Knowing How Not to be Anxious

Jesus said to his disciples, “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

- John 14:1-6

We live in a protected society where most need not worry about food, shelter, and clothing. Yet like the disciples on this night, we have much anxiety among us. Anxiety causes people not only to make poor choices without an eternal perspective but also to live without trusting God.

Where is your mind today? Is it at peace? Are you anxious for anything? Spend some time reflecting on these words of Jesus and then time in prayer with him, asking him to build up your faith and trust in him.

Prayer

Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.