While I appreciate that Mario Kart provides me with a small map of the track I am racing on, it is rarely beneficial to me. I already have my hands full with the part of the course that I’m currently navigating, and worrying about future portions of the track that I’m not on yet only distracts me from executing the actions that I control right now. Sure, proactively planning for the future is an important part of any gamer’s strategy, but stressing out over the challenges that await me on the road that lies ahead will only strain my limited bandwidth on problems that aren’t even here yet… and I have enough of those already.

While Christ had a clear “endgame” in mind from the start of His time on this planet, He remained “in the moment” all the way through His final meal. Even with the constant specter of the cross dangling in front of Him from day one, Jesus never seemed stressed or worried about how He would get there or what would happen once He did… He just did what the Father gave Him to do each day. And for all of us marching towards uncertain futures, let’s just keep our eyes fixed on Him and what He asked us to do today… today’s allotment of His daily bread will be enough for us, and when we get to tomorrow, we will find that His provision will be more than sufficient for our needs when we get there, too.

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:33-34

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7

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