From today’s Scripture: “Do not worry about your life…Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life span?”—Mt 6:25, 27

A friend gave me a poster many years ago of Ziggy (the cartoon character) sitting in a rocking chair with all his pets around him. The caption reads, “Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but you do not go anywhere.” 

I am known as a worrier. Yet, this passage has given me great comfort and calls me to be more trusting in the Lord. For example, I hate pruning trees, worrying that I will do it at the wrong time of year or cut too much. Yet, despite my worry, later the branches return healthier and with more fruit. This simple gardening reality helps me let go of my worry over bigger issues and trust in the Lord, who is always watching over us.

Let us pray: Dear Jesus, help me trust in you, this day and everyday. Remove my anxieties and walk more deeply in faith.

Today’s author is Father Steve Pawelk, Glenmary’s second vice president and novitiate director.

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