Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.—Matthew 6:34 (NIV)

I hung up the phone with a realtor after making an appointment to see a house. I leaned back in my chair, took a deep breath, and wondered, Where are we going to live? A few years ago, we sold our home and gave away most of our belongings, only keeping the items we loved. Our three adult sons were living on their own, and we wanted to simplify our life, experience more financial freedom, and start our empty-nest life as an adventure.  

The past few years, not tethered to a house, had been great. But now I longed for a home again—my own nest. I thought this nesting instinct usually affected younger women starting their families, so I was surprised that I still had this desire. Worrying about it was definitely stealing my joy.  

Then, I was reminded of Jesus’s words giving us an anecdote to worry. He said, “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matthew 6:26, NIV ). The answer is yes. The process of learning to trust God to take care of us is a lifelong practice, not just with where we live but in every area of life. Here I am again, turning my worry into trust. I still don’t know where my next nest will be, but I’ll take Jesus at His words and remember how He provides for the birds in the air and how much more He will provide for me.

Faith Step: Write down something you are worried about. Take a walk outside and observe birds. Remember how much God loves and provides for them and all the more so for you.