Jesus said you and I could have a life of abundance—more love, greater connection, unbounded forgiveness, ever-growing faith, and when aligned with Scriptural practice, the best possible day-to-day walk.

But what I want while I walk in this world of suffering and lack is a new set of eyes. Eyes that see the abundance. That way, I can know that I will be okay. When we know we are “okay” contentment settles in and generosity follows.

Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. Matthew 6:34

To be present for today, we may have to seriously consider that the primary function of network news is to make a buck, and fear keeps us watching.