Alongside our Be Brio focus, this term we have been walking — perhaps unknowingly — through the powerful words of Matthew 6:25–34. At the heart of this passage is a deeply needed reminder: “Do not worry about tomorrow… focus instead on what God is doing today.”
This theme has quietly shaped the flow of our term. It’s echoed through Kennedy Day devotions, lunchtime Bible studies and conversations with students, particularly Year 12s navigating their final weeks of school. It hasn’t been loud or demanding, but rather a gentle thread pulling us back to spiritual clarity: God is present and working in the now.
In a world increasingly marked by stress and uncertainty, Jesus’ words meet us right where we are. Many of us are stretched thin by deadlines, expectations and unknowns. Even everyday pressures can become overwhelming. Yet Jesus reminds us that we are not asked to carry the future. Instead, we are invited to trust in God’s steady, faithful presence today.
The Message translation of Matthew 6:34 puts it simply: “Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow.”
This is the invitation: to slow down, to breathe, and to trust that God is already ahead of us — and fully present with us right now. As we come to the end of Term 3, and the last couple of weeks for our Year 12s, may we not rush ahead, but rest in the peace that comes from trusting God with today.
Suzanne Warwick
College Chaplain • Pastoral Care
