Luke 12:25-31 - The words of Jesus

Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things? “Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.

Did you catch what Jesus said about thoughts? The details of life …eating, drinking, clothing … are the things non-believers stay focused on … basically, constantly taking care of themselves first.

With this in mind listen again what Jesus says about being consumed with self reliance from this passage

“Don’t worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.”

When we leave the details of life to God, when we fix our thoughts on Him, when we believe that He will take care of our business, that allows us the time, energy, and focus to consider His business, which is ministering to others in His name. Seeking the Kingdom of God first because everything we need will come from Him.

Let’s pray together: “Heavenly Father, I already worry takes away from my life. I don’t want to think the way I used to anymore. I don’t want to waste time on things that don’t really matter. Teach me to put You and Your kingdom first and to trust that You will always take care of me. As above, so below.”

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