Take a Deep Breathe

Have you ever watched a baseball pitcher have a bad inning? If he stays in the game, you may notice that after every pitch, he gets settled, then takes a deep breath. At that moment, he is trying to forget the past, let go of his frustration, release his anxiety, and find a way to throw one good pitch. He can’t worry about what has happened; he can only focus on what happens right now. Life with Jesus is much the same way. Whether we have had a “great inning” or “terrible inning”, Jesus commands us not to be anxious. He will meet our needs.