Scripture

“Can all your worries, add a single moment to your life?”

Observation

Jesus tells us not to worry about everyday life, whether we have enough food or drink The birds don’t plant, harvest or store food in a barn, but God provides for them.

The lilies of the field don’t worry about what they wear. Even Solomon with all his glory was not dressed as wonderfully as the wild flowers.

Don’t worry about what to eat, or drink or wear. The unbelievers worry about these things, but we are to seek God’s kingdom above all else, and to trust that God, will provide what we need.

Application.

Jesus rhetorically ask, if our worries can add even a moment to our lives, We now know that anxiety and stress can shorten our lives through strokes, heart attacks, and even cancer.

Various popular philosophers and self-help gurus tell us not to worry. They don’t tell us why we don’t have to worry about our physical needs. You just have to trust that the universe will sort it out.

If you have a personal relationship with the Father, then you have a reason to be confident. God loves us and has promised to provide everything we need. If we trust the Lord then we don’t have to be fearful.

The world tells us that the good life is to be found in an abundance of possessions. This is a recipe for anxiety.

Jesus tells us that the good life comes when we devote ourselves to serving him and trusting in His provision.

Prayer

Lord, I confess that there are times when I give in to anxiety. Please help me to trust you in all things. Amen.