A Devotion for the Anxious Heart: Trusting God in Uncertainty

Dear Friends,

As we near the end of the semester, I know how heavy uncertainty can feel. Whether you’re graduating and unsure what life after college will look like (me, lol), starting a new job, or preparing for another semester of classes, life can feel overwhelming and unpredictable. Maybe you’re staring down finals week and can’t see a clear way through. 

As much as I’d like to believe that I handle change well, the truth is, I don’t. Cue Into the Unknown from Frozen 2. Transitioning into the unknown makes me anxious. My tendency is to dwell on every possible outcome, imagine what could go wrong, and grasp for some sense of control.

With graduation only weeks away—I’ve found myself meditating on a passage that has been on my heart since the summer. Let’s reflect on the Word of the Lord together:

Matthew 6:25–34

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat [or drink], or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span? Why are you anxious about clothes? Learn from the way the wild flowers grow. They do not work or spin. But I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was clothed like one of them. If God so clothes the grass of the field, which grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not much more provide for you, O you of little faith? So do not worry and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear?’ All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom [of God] and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.

This passage has become a constant in my prayer life, especially during times when uncertainty feels unbearable. It reminds me of the Lord’s promise to care for us, even in the unknown.

Learning from the Wildflowers

Jesus invites us to learn from the way the wildflowers grow. These beautiful creations can teach us so much about trust and freedom:

• Wildflowers grow beautifully and freely without human intervention. They depend entirely on the right conditions—rain, sunlight, and God’s care—to thrive.
• They adapt and bloom in unexpected places, whether on a mountainside, in a meadow, or through cracks in the pavement.
• Their vibrant colors and unique designs attract pollinators, not because they try to stand out but because they simply exist as they were created to be.

Wildflowers remind us to be fully ourselves, dependent on the Lord. Just as sunlight is essential for their growth, we thrive when we stay close to the light of Christ. The more we abide in His presence, the more fully we become who we are meant to be.

And here’s the most humbling truth: If God takes such great care of wildflowers—fleeting as they are—how much more will He care for us? “Are you not more important than they?” (Matthew 6:26).

A Call to Trust, Not a Denial of Anxiety

I know how tempting it can be to dismiss this passage as oversimplified. Whenever someone tells me, “Oh, just don’t worry,” my inner voice sarcastically replies, “Wow, problem solved. Thanks!”

But this passage isn’t invalidating our worries—it’s calling us higher. It’s an invitation to release the burdens we were never meant to carry and place them in the hands of the One who holds all things.

This isn’t a promise that life will be easy or that we’ll never face struggles. It’s a reminder that in every uncertainty, God is constant. He is the provider who cares for the birds of the sky and the flowers of the field—and even more so for His children.

How Has God Taken Care of You?

Take a moment to reflect:

• How has God provided for you in moments of uncertainty?
• Where have you seen His hand in your life, even when you didn’t notice it at the time?

The more I pause to recognize His faithfulness, the more my anxious heart finds peace.

A Prayer for Trust

Lord, help me to depend on You. In moments of worry and uncertainty, draw me closer to Your light. Teach me to trust in Your goodness and provision, as the birds and wildflowers do. Remind me daily that You care for me far more than I could ever know. Amen.

As you navigate your own seasons of change and uncertainty, I pray this passage brings you the same comfort and hope it has brought me.

With love and prayers,

A Catholic Girl who is Trusting in the Lord 

Aka Jillian