Disciples Don’t Worry about Tomorrow
Matthew 6:25a
Do not worry…
~ Jesus (in His Sermon on the Mount)
Our IMMERSION devotions are right in the middle of Jesus’ teachings about worry. Worry is like a nutrient-sucking weed in the soil of the Christian’s life. It robs the Christian of energy that could otherwise go toward the growth of God's Word in our faith and practice of loving others – God and neighbor.
There is a prayer from Ransomed Heart Ministries titled Becoming Good Soil that shares this line: “I confess that I need to live more deeply in a habitat that allows my soul to thrive.” It later follows up with a prayerful conclusion that is being used as our prayer for the week:
Prayer
I give you the habitat of my life and I ask that you would bring it into alignment with the habitat that's right for my soul: unforced rhythms of grace, learning to live freely and lightly, putting down everything that is heavy laden, everything that is ill-fitting, that doesn't fit me.
Help me to be comfortable in my own skin. Help me to like me as you like me. Restore my soul. Integrate the whole person. God I give you permission. I pray that you would cultivate the habits that are necessary so that I can be available to receive that which I can't arrange for.
What do I need to abstain from? And what do I need to engage in?
Teach me; I'm your student. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Micro-Meditation Scripture
Psalm 51:1-2
1 Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin.
Micro-Meditation Action
Read the verses of the Psalm two times. Focus on what you see differently on the second reading.
Mark any words or phrases that catch your attention.
Meditate: Talk (or write in a journal) with God about the words that catch your attention. Ask Him to impress things upon your heart and mind; expect a response.
Micro-Meditation
Pondering Point
According to your unfailing love, O God… How many consecutive days has God continued to love you? May His unfailing love inspire an increasingly greater love to Him and to your neighbor.