Worry Not

"Who of you by worrying and add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, oh ye of little faith!"

Luke 12:25-28

Jesus commands us not to worry. But how are we to avoid it? Only FAITH can free us from the anxiety caused by greed and covetousness. It is good to work and plan responsibly; conversely, it is bad to dwell on all the ways our planning could go wrong. There are certain things we have no absolutely no control over. That is where God comes in. Worry is pointless because it can't fill any of our needs; worry is foolish, because the Creator of the universe loves us and knows exactly what we need before we need it. He promises to meet all our needs, and not necessarily all our desires, which is a good thing. Victory is ours when we remember how much we mean to God. We are products of the providence of a Heavenly Father, who is indeed fully capable of meeting our earthly needs. The question is: where are we placing our faith? Lord, I ask that You increase my faith today. Allow me to see past my selfish desire, and to look to you, and know that You are seeking to fulfill my needs even before I knew of them. Thank you for Your faithfulness and Your goodness, in Jesus' precious name. Amen.

God Bless you,

J.H.