Dear God,
Thank You Jesus, for the reassurance, that we have all that the body needs when placing ourselves in Your care; for You are after all our Creator, Saviour and Redeemer. You know that a heart full of gratitude is good for our mind, sense of well-being, as well as physical body, for with loving and placing you first in life, comes Your promised gift of rest and trust.
Matthew 6: 25 “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?” For most of us, it is hard to actually believe that you look out for us on every level; when we place You first. From the rest of Your Scriptures, I do not believe that we are meant to use your given body and talents just doing nothing. It is either we trust in You to guide us, or have an emphasis upon ‘we can do it all apart from You’, that is the issue. Jesus calls attention to how You provide for birds, without them planting and gathering, yet they still use their God given bodies and talents, to go find and eat.
There are 100’s of stories, of Your provision for people in great need; even though rarely a feast, it was a life giving provision, and today many people in adversity, who simply trust in You and Your sure care, are experiencing heart-warming miracles. Please draw our minds back to You in simple belief and trust; that can rest in Your love and care. Matthew 6: 27 “Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?” Of course we cannot, and if we are in worry, we ask that you take this away, as it is not in our power to stop, just now. Thank You for hearing this prayer.
I remember that Jesus reminds us it is God, Who clothes lilies and all plants with beautiful coloured blooms, and makes grass in perfect symmetry which can live a short time. Verses 30, 31 “…..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 drink? Or ‘What shall we wear?”
The secret of being changed and learning to trust, is always found in You our God and not by our own endeavour, Verse 33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”
O, I am so grateful for knowing You Jesus, and for Your beautiful care of me.
Amen