Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 6:34

What things do you worry about?
What things stress you out the most?  
Money?
Health?
Your safety?
Family?
Death?
Life?
Today? Tomorrow?

These are all legit.
Completely legit.
But what if we didn’t have to worry?
What if we just let go?

Ok, all Frozen references aside,
What if we stopped worrying so much?
I know, I know.
It’s waaaaay easier said than done.
But it is possible.
There’s that saying that regret is about yesterday, and worry is about tomorrow but today is simply today.  
Have you heard that?
It’s so true.
And regret and worry can take us out of the current moment, no matter how good or bad it is, and bring us to a place of worry, fear, anger, and sadness.
But Jesus reminds his disciples today that this isn’t the full life he is bringing.

In our verse for today, Jesus says that today has enough problems in it without adding ones from yesterday or tomorrow.
I think this is so wise.  
Impossibly hard, but wise.
If you have time, I’d recommend going and reading Matthew’s 6th chapter from verse 25 to today’s verse 34.  It’s all good stuff.
Jesus tells his disciples not to worry.
(Ha – again, easier said than done Jesus)
But he says this not because he has come to take away the bad stuff that happens in life, but that they need not worry because God is taking care of them, no matter what.
Jesus tells his disciples to look at the sparrows and lilies.  They are just little plain birds and a wild flower that grows on the hillside.  They aren’t a big deal.
But we, God’s children, beloved children, we are a big deal.
So if God takes care of those little sparrows and wildflowers,
Imagine how God takes care of you.
You who matter.
You who are loved.

God is taking care of you.
So you really can let it go.

I heard a song this week, and it has been a daily prayer for those in my life who I know are struggling.
So I’m sharing it with you all today: (here)
Hope is not lost.
You’re going to be ok.
God is with you. Taking care of you.
Always.