Power for Today

Do Not Worry

Matthew 6 (NIV)

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.” (Matthew 6:25, NIV)

I write this article having returned from Antegua, Guatemala, just three days ago. The people, architecture, weather, and picturesque venue surrounding the town are fresh on my mind. In Guatemala, God showed His love by teaching me an unforgettable lesson.

Although many of the people of Guatemala do not have the luxuries that we take for granted, many trust in God. God is taking care of the Guatemalans by giving them food to eat, clothes to wear, a roof over their head, and relationships with friends and family. He does take care of their need, and they are joyful.

I went to Guatemala thinking that I would teach them something. Instead, they taught me that a person can live without many of the luxury items that I thought were basic needs. Oh, how valuable we are that God provides for us!

Worry affects the circulation, the heart,
the glands, the whole nervous system.
I have never known a man who died
from overwork, but many who died from doubt.
- Charles H. Mayo

Lord, help me not to worry. Help me to realize and understand that worry profits a man nothing. You are faithful to Your promises and You have promised to take care of every need. May I trust in You and be content with what You have provided. In Jesus’ precious name. Amen.
- WILL HERRING, Dallas, Texas