MATTHEW 6:31-33.

Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’or ‘What shall we drink?’or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

TO PONDER:

What's your number 1 worry as you wake up this morning? What's the "What if..." scenario that is constantly in the back of your mind? What if I lose my job? What if my child gets sick? What if my spouse dies? What if I can't make my interest payment? Or maybe it is "what will people think of me?' There are so many things that can cause us worry in this world on a daily basis. So many things that can fill our minds, demand our attentions and consume our time.

All worrying does it erode our trust in God. We begin to rely on ourselves. We live out of a scarcity mindset. Our whole perspective turns inwards rather than upwards and outwards. That's why Jesus interrupts our 'What if" thinking and reminds us that God knows what we need. Jesus doesn't dismiss those concerns, those worries...he puts them in the right perspective. He wants us to focus on the right things...the right relationships...the things that give life, give meaning, and bring peace. Rather than let worry consume us, he invites us to trust God, to let his life, his goodness, his mercy, his provision, his compassion fill our minds, capture our hearts, dominate our time and inspire our action.

So what do you do with the 'what if...' question that you woke up thinking about. Hand it to Jesus and let him carry it while you go with him to have a great day.

PRAYER:

Loving Father, you will meet all my needs according to the riches of your glory in Christ Jesus. Help me to trust that promise and live in it today. Amen.

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