We can work ourselves into a frenzy over things that haven’t even happened yet — conversations we’re dreading, problems that haven’t appeared, outcomes we can’t control. Tomorrow has a way of stealing today’s peace.

In today’s prayer, Valarie points us to one of Jesus’ most freeing lessons: don’t worry about tomorrow — today has enough of its own. She reminds us that God continually calls us back to the present, because that’s where His grace meets us. As the Good Shepherd, He knows how easily His lambs get distracted, and He knows exactly how to draw us back before we wander off the cliff. Anchored in Matthew 6:34 — “do not worry about tomorrow” — her counsel is simple and tender: take heart, remember to breathe, and trust that God will take care of you today, while tomorrow takes care of itself. She prays for forgiveness for carrying tomorrow before it arrives, for grace to trust Him with what we cannot see, and for the freedom to release imagined burdens and receive the peace He freely offers.

Have you ever felt like you’re carrying a weight that never seems to get lighter? Join Valarie for a special online webinar — When Life Feels Heavy: Finding Peace, Hope, and Strength Through Prayer — on Sunday, August 16th at 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Together we’ll discover how prayer can become more than a response to life’s challenges — a lifestyle that anchors your heart, renews your hope, and gives you strength to face each day with confidence. You’ll learn how to find peace even when circumstances haven’t changed, overcome the obstacles that keep you from consistent prayer, and experience how prayer renews your perspective. Seats are limited and registration closes once they’re filled, so reserve yours by searching “When Life Feels Heavy: Finding Peace, Hope, and Strength Through Prayer” on Eventbrite.

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