Prayer for the Day
Father, free me from my cultural blind spots. Increase my trust in You and Your providence.
Reflection
Jesus said: “do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself” (Mt 6:34). Jesus encourages His disciples, and us, to not get caught up in the clothes that we are wearing, the food that we are eating, or even the place in which we are living. What matters most is the fact that God will provide us with what we need. He is the one that will satisfy our hunger when it is time; He is the one that will provide us with our clothes. Jesus is tells us to not focus on the little things, but rather focus on life as a whole. God is in our life and we need to grasp the idea that He is always there to satiate our thirst.
His encouragement leads me to look at my life as a whole and focus on the gifts that God has provided me with: My wife, my kids, Lily Bug, Mom and the rest of my family and friends and for all of the little things in life that mean a lot to me.
So today, no matter what day it is that you are reading this, is a good day to focus on the gifts that God has already given us and realize that He will always be with us every step of the way. Realize that God, whether we are aware of it or not, is providing us with the little things in life that make each day unique to us. Because each day is a unique gift of God’s grace, we must cherish His gifts as they last. This simply-stated idea should be with us every morning when we wake up. When we think ahead, we are distancing ourselves from the present and the gifts that God has provided for us this day. Whether that is rain or sunshine, family or friends, we should always be appreciative for His gifts and remember to remain present in every aspect of our days.
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