February 1, 2026: Hope and Anxiety

Luke 22:39-45, Matthew 6:25-34

This week we will center on the assurance that God meets us in the full range of human emotion—not only in joy and gratitude, but also in anxiety, sorrow, and fear. Rather than being signs of weak faith, these struggles are places where God’s presence is real and active, holding us as both sad and loved. Through the humanity of Jesus, we are reminded that God understands our pressures and pain and walks with us faithfully, calling us beloved in every season of life.

Reflection Questions:

1. Where have you experienced the tension of joy and sorrow in your own life, and how might God be present in both at the same time?
2. How might Jesus’ example of prayer, rest, and honest emotion invite you to care for your own mental and spiritual well-being?