Matthew 6:32-34

(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

Listen to Claire. See if her words (and worries) sound familiar:

“I don’t know what to do. My car needs work and my daughter really needs braces. But we’re already just barely living paycheck to paycheck. I guess I could get a second job—maybe as a sales clerk at the mall on weekends? I don’t know. I just know I’m waking up—wide awake—every morning at, like, four. And I can’t seem to go back to sleep.”

If it’s not financial worries for you, it may be concerns of another kind. Jesus’ promise? God sees. He knows. He cares. And, best of all, he comes to the aid of those who live for him.

Instead of panicking or fretting, instead of “pre-living” a dark future that may never come, roll your burdens onto the one who cares for you

GOD’S PROMISE TO ME:

• I know all your needs.

• I will meet all your daily needs as you live for me.

MY PRAYER TO GOD:

O God, you know all of my needs. I praise you for knowing all things, including every detail of my situation. Nothing surprises you—ever. Thank you for caring so much and being so good. Help me to seek you first, to trust your gracious promise and to keep from worrying about the future. Amen.