Only for Today

On Monday morning, I sat with O for a few minutes before the craziness of the day began. We talked about upcoming changes, things he was worried about - like school and our family getting a new car. Then, he got up from the chair to use the restroom and I got up to take a shower. As he passed the clock, he said, "Mom, we talked for 15 minutes!" It made me smile. First, because he is a bit obsessed with the time lately, which is often both a blessing and a curse. And second, because he noticed. He noticed that I had made time for him and that he had taken time away from his Lego building for me. 
As I went to take my shower, I wondered how long O would hold onto that memory, of us spending 15 minutes talking together. My mother's heart hoped that he would carry it with him forever. However, the realist side of me knew that wouldn't be the case. I could only hope that he would carry it with him for the day. That, when he got nervous at school or fearful of the "new car" experience, he would remember our moment together, talking about change and challenges and courage. And, that it would be enough. For that day.
The more I thought about it, the more I was reminded of a story of the Israelites - from Exodus 16 - about their 40 years in the desert. It's the story of how God provided for them. Every day, manna rained down from Heaven. And, they were only supposed to take enough for each day, except in preparation for the Sabbath. On the other five days, if they tried to take too much - out of fear that they would not get anymore - their food would be spoiled by morning. What they didn't understand was that there was no need to hoard their food, because the next day, more would come. God gave them enough for each day. They never lacked provision. 
He does the same for us.

Many times, I worry about tomorrow. Will I be able to handle whatever life throws at me? I spend too much time stuck in the "what ifs" and not enough time resting in the "what is."
The truth is, God gives us enough for each day, equipping us for the tasks he has planned. We don't need to try and take in all we can on Sunday, hoping that it lasts for the whole week. We can approach him every day and he will give us what we need.  
God is not only our provider, he is our provision. He is not just the supplier of the good stuff, he is the good stuff. 
Are you allowing God to be the one who satisfies you? Are you letting it be enough, for today?