S. Matthew 6:27, 33-34 (NIV) 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life[a]?
28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
O. Jesus teaches us not to worry, but to FIRST place our efforts into advancing His Kingdom. He shares how he takes care of the birds and reminds us how much more valuable we are. He (later in the passage) says how much God the Fahter wants to give us good gifts and all we need to do is to ask, seek and find. Therefore, we do not need to worry.
A. I have said many times that we should do all we can but once we’ve done our part, doing only what we can, we should not worry but to leave the rest in God’s hands. Good advice - yet I always seem to have moments when I worry. When we find ourselves worrying, we - I need to remember and pray back to our Father this passage of truth. He’s has the situation under control and desires to bless us so we can continue with Kingdom matters.
P. Thank you Father for your word today. Forgive me for the times that I allow worry a foothold into my heart and mind. I know you are ready to bless me and will. You desire me to be about your work. When worry comes into my mind, I will hold onto this truth and pray it back to you, Father. knowing you will provide for that which I need. Thank you Father for your abundant provision. In Jesus’ name.
