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Prayer, Petition, and the Peace of God

Many people spend almost one-tenth of the day worrying. They are paying a of their time to the gods of fear, anxiety, and worry. Jesus invites us to cast all our anxieties on him, because he cares for us.
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The Words of Christ — “Don’t Be Afraid”

This post lists a few favorite quotes by Jesus about fear. Don’t be afraid!
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The Words of Christ—Matthew 6:34

“So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34).
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Just for Today (Not a Whole Year)

It is easier and more productive to live “just for today” or “one day at a time” than to try to commit to a year or lifetime of change.
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In the Now—Matthew 6:34

“Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble” (Matthew 6:34, ESV). I was confronted several times today by the notion of living “in the moment” or “in the now.” Such terms popped up in a tourism commercial for Ireland (a visit…