Mar 28: Insight Post by David Schleyer
Weekly Reading: Matthew 6:25-34, Luke 12:22-31
Friday Reflection
Living One Day at a Time: Jesus teaches that we should focus on today and trust God for tomorrow. Worrying about the future often prevents us from experiencing God’s peace in the present.
Friday Verse
Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring. Proverbs 27:1 (NLT)
Friday Questions
How can I practice living in the present and trusting God with the future? What steps can I take to let go of worrying about tomorrow?
Friday Insight Post
by David Schleyer
Worry has this sneaky way of creeping in when you’re trying to hold it all together. I’ve had seasons where I was so caught up in the “what ifs” of tomorrow that I completely missed the peace God was offering me today. Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:25-34 and Luke 12:22-31 hit different when you’re in the middle of one of those seasons. He reminds us to look at the birds and the wildflowers—they don’t stress or stockpile, yet God takes care of them. And then He says, “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today” (Matthew 6:34, NLT). It’s like He’s telling us, “Stay here. Stay present. I’ve got the rest.”
There was a time not long ago when my dad was battling cancer, and everything in life felt uncertain. My mind constantly raced—what would the next scan show? Would the treatment work? How much time did we have left? I tried to stay strong, but deep down, I was carrying a heavy load of fear about what tomorrow might bring. Even my prayers turned into anxious lists of “what ifs” rather than moments of peace. Proverbs 27:1 says, “Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring.” That verse hits me hard. I realize now that I was so focused on what could happen that I was missing the grace God was giving me right in front of me—strength for that day, moments of connection with my dad, little reminders that God was still with us. Learning to just trust God for today didn’t take away the pain, but it helped me breathe again—and it brought peace I hadn’t felt in a long time. God was still providing. Still present. Still giving me what I needed for that day. That little shift—choosing to trust Him just for today—started to bring real peace. I believe that my dad noticed it. My family felt it. In the middle of all the uncertainty, it comforted those around me too.
So, here’s the challenge I’m giving myself—and maybe you too: let’s stop trying to carry tomorrow before it even gets here. I’ll be honest, that’s really hard for me. I like to plan, prepare, and—let’s face it—control things. Trusting God with the future doesn’t always come naturally. My first instinct is to hold on tight, not let go. But Jesus keeps reminding me that peace doesn’t come from control—it comes from surrender. So, I’m learning to ask, “How can I practice living in the present and trusting God with the future?” Lately, it’s looked like praying less about what’s next and more about what’s right in front of me. It means looking for how God is showing up today—and choosing to let that be enough. Maybe worry will always be a temptation, but maybe today, we can choose trust anyway. Even if it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard.
David Schleyer
Elementary Small Group Leader
New Hope Church
Lorton, Virginia
www.newhope.org