Someone once said, "When we worry, we are carrying tomorrow's load with today's strength — carrying two days in one." Two days is certainly too great a load but, even one day can be a heavy burden without the help of Jesus.

Worry can take many forms, but I want to talk about fear of the future, worry over what may happen tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, or even in the years to come.

We are not to carry the burden of our tomorrows because God tells us that He will supply what we need today. Tomorrow will be another today when we get there. So if our supply is assured by God for today, then we have no need to allow troubling thoughts about tomorrow, because when tomorrow comes, then it's a today!

Jesus tells us that we are not to worry about what we will eat, drink or wear today (the daily concerns of life), but tells where our thoughts should lie instead: "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you" (Matthew 6:33).

Think of the specific things that concern you about the future. Ask yourself "am I entrusting these concerns into the hands of the Lord or am I trying to carry them on my own?"

You will never experience the peace or power of the Lord in your life if you insist on carrying what God can carry for you. Release your fear and cares to Him this evening and let Him prepare the way for your victory.

Dear Father, I release my fears and worries tonight and trust You as my Protector and Supplier. I now put tomorrow into Your keeping. Give me a peaceful night's sleep, Father, and teach me to live one day at a time, receiving Your strength and direction step by step by step. In Jesus' Name, Amen.