Trusting God

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." ~ Matthew 6:33

This is one of my favorite Bible verses. I love knowing that God has things under control. If we struggle then it is because He has allowed this struggle, and when we prosper, it is because He has given this prosperity to us. All we need to do is focus on following Him, and everything else is up to Him. This is not easy to remember when things feel stressful, but what a comfort to know that He does not need us to worry about all of the details. All He asks is that we focus on Him, and His will.

"And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:" ~Matthew 6:28.

If God cares so much for these flowers, how much more then does He care for His children?

This is not to say that we mustn't work, or provide for the things we need. God is not likely to come into the kitchen and bake the bread for me. But we do not need to sit around worrying about where to get the flour to bake that bread. God provides for us. Whether it be by giving you a great job opportunity, or having a complete stranger bring you a bag of food. We don't always know how God will provide, but the important thing is to trust that He will provide. He loves us so very much. He loves us so much that all He asks of us in return is to love Him. If we can just put our faith in Him, put all of our focus on obeying His will, we can rest safely in His promise that He will take care of us. We need not go to bed at night full of worry. God knows our concerns, and He already has a plan to provide for us.

In His Abounding Grace,