When it comes to travel, most of the anxiety I experience revolves around packing. Will I forget something vital? Will I bring what I need and need what I bring?

I can make guesses about what I might need during the days at my destination, with help from meteorologists, but I cannot predict with certainty. Sometimes I guess right, and sometimes I guess wrong. And sometimes needs crop up that I never could have foreseen.

“Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭34,‬ ‭CSB)‬‬

When packing for travel, the best I can do is guess. And after I’ve packed, I should stop worrying. I just trust I will be able to figure it out when I get there.

The same is true in daily life. The best I can do is guess what future me might need and plan what little I can. Once done, I need to stop worrying. The future is totally unknown to me. But one thing I know for certain, my loving and trustworthy God will be there too.

Dear God,

I’m so glad that you know the future. And I’m so grateful that you love me. Your promise to provide for me now will be true tomorrow as well, if I continue to seek you first. Remind me of this when worries come sneaking around.