When I was five years old, I was fortunate to have clothing. I was blessed to have food. It was a great privilege to have a roof over my head.At age five, I probably took those things for granted. These were a "given" in my world, and I didn't think twice about them, or realize how these essentials of life were provided to me. I never worried or fretted about money or having enough...
Now, at almost thirty-five, I see things from a very different perspective. I know that bills must be paid. I know that food must be selected and paid for. Clothing doesn't fall from the sky, either. Now, I spend time and care to make sure we have what we need... and it's easy to "worry" or think about the future, especially given today's economy.
Growing up has made me appreciate, understand, and admire the many sacrifices my parents made on my behalf. At age five, I didn't have a clue.
Today's Scripture reading is Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus teaches about the One who knows and cares for ALL of our needs. Read through it.
Dear God,
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for caring for my needs, my life, my health - in many ways that I have at times simply enjoyed or taken for granted. When I'm concerned about today's needs and bills... please help me seek YOU first, trust YOU first, and arrange my life to please YOU.
Help me trust you and release the worries that tend to arise. To bring my concerns and needs and worries to you, and depend on your goodness and love. Thanks that we can call you "Father," and that you are 100% trustworthy and capable of doing more than we ask for or imagine!
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