JESUS SPEAKING
“Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is , and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? Therefore do not worry, saying ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For after all these things the gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things” (Mathew 6: 25 – 32.)
INSPIRED THOUGHTS
God is a Father, and like any good Father, He provides for the needs of His children. Fear is the result of a lack of trust in God’s abilities. Birds are just one example of an animal that never worries; they gather no seed nor strive to possess more than they can use. Instead they rely upon their creator to provide for their daily necessities. As believers we must be of a similar mind. Worrying is counterproductive; in turn Jesus commands every follower to stop worrying and start trusting.
Although worrying has been around for thousands of years, it has only recently been studied scientifically. Most modern day inquiries have yielded some surprising results. Worrying has been found to break down the immune system, causing many to succumb to colds and infections; worrying also produces: high blood pressure, upset stomach, ulcers, acid reflux, heart palpitations, rapid heartbeat, anxiety, panic attacks, cardiovascular problems, increased blood sugar levels, irritable bowel difficulties, backaches, tension headaches, migraines, sleep problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, respiratory difficulties, worsening of skin conditions such as eczema, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, depression, rashes, shingles, hot flashes, twitching, lethargy, sweating, heart attacks, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, irritability, etc. The list of physical and mental ailments linked to worrying seems endless.
Worrying is so detrimental that The lord has ordered every follower to abandon fear and embrace faith. Trusting in God is our divine duty. He is our provider and protector. May we continually remember that God loves us and lives within our hearts. May we seek Him at every turn, and tirelessly submit ourselves to His care and affection.
Lord Heavenly Father, may we be free from fear; may we stop worrying and start trusting in Your complete provision. Clothe us, feed us, love us, and receive us. Be our Father that we might also be Your children. We love You Lord, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray all of these things according to Your will, in Jesus Christ’s name, Amen.” God bless all of you.
Jesus Speaks 