“Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself.” I love reading these verses and basically getting that cold, hard reality check that I need more frequently than I’d like to admit. The messages in this passage are so clear and so straight forward, yet I think a lot of us forget these simple truths. Of course, we know on some level that God cares and provides for us so much more than the birds of the sky and the flowers of the field. But so often we forget to trust in Him, instead putting our faith in our own abilities or in the material things of this world. That’s when we lose sight of what’s most important and start giving in to worry and anxiety.
Everything we have comes from God and we need to trust in him every minute of the day – even when it seems like things won’t change or that the end to a challenging situation is out of reach. That’s exactly how I felt when I was unemployed and in the midst of a job search in 2019. I remember how difficult it was to imagine finding my next great job and moving into a new phase of my life. It felt so far away. But now, almost a year into this new job, it seems so silly that I didn’t just let go and trust in God’s plan wholeheartedly. While I did my best to trust in God (and prayed for more trust), I went through a huge growing process. In retrospect, I realize that it was an important moment of faith and spiritual development for me.
I think that this could be a very relatable lesson for many of us, especially given the current state of our world. COVID-19 may seem like it’s never going to end, but we are still asked to completely trust in our Lord and give our whole lives to him. Eventually, the situation will change – and more importantly, we will change. God will provide for us, we will grow, and we will look back at the larger picture and realize that God was here the whole time, teaching us patience and allowing us to intentionally grow deeper in faith through our trust in his loving care.
Reflection by Anna Stucki ’16
