See the birds of the sky, that they don't sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns. Your heavenly Father feeds them. Aren't you of much more value than they? Which of you, by being anxious, can add one cubit to the measure of his life?Why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow. They don't toil, neither do they spin, yet I tell you that even Solomon in all his glory was not dressed like one of these. Matthew 6:26 WEBThe ants crawling along the ground always have plenty to eat. So do the squirrels running along the tree limbs, the birds and the bees flying through the air, the fish swimming in the sea, they are all taken care of by God. Plants and trees that are rooted in place and cannot move a single step, are still taken care of by God right where they are.
Everything in nature does their part as they are able, and God takes care of the rest. He puts what they need within their reach, even if they are immobilized. We have a giant oak tree in our yard that has never taken a step from where it was born and it is nearly one-hundred years old.
The birds of the air are taken care of one day at a time. There may be a drought or a famine, and it may affect them for a while, but being that their species is not extinct, they have been taken care of pretty well for a very long time.
It is always us who start to panic when it does not happen fast enough. So many times I have been concerned about tomorrow, only to find that when it got here, everything was fine. God took care of it somehow. Look back over your life and all that you have been through, yet you are still here.
I am not saying there have not been times that lacked of wants, times of having less than I wanted to have, or felt that I deserved. The Lord knows that we have seen the unemployment line more than once, but we have never had to go hungry. There was always something to eat and something to wear.
David said 'I have been young, and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread' (Psalms 37:25).
So don't panic, don't get anxious about what you think may come. Don't let your fear snowball into something that blocks your view of God. He knows your needs, and you mean much more to Him than the birds of the air, that He also takes care of. He created us in His own image. When the need comes, so will the answer. Just continue to do your part each day and trust that God will provide what you need within your reach.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for providing for me. You are so good to me and I want more of You in my life. Lord, cover me in Your peace. Touch me today and let me know that You are there no matter what I face, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.Note: Good morning! We will be continuing to the next chapter of our online Bible Study tomorrow morning, but for those who would like to catch up, here is the link to all of the chapters. You are welcome to start any time :)!
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Praise God for all our blessings.He is so awesome. Amen
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Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You for providing for me. You are so good to me and I want more of You in my life. Lord, cover me in Your peace. Touch me today and let me know that You are there no matter what I face, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen. Thank you God, for your love, for your promise to never leave me or forsake me, for all you do for me, when I am anxious and afraid. Thank you, I Love you!
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Amen! Thanks Pastor Dion, this is exactly what I needed to hear!
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Just what I needed to hear and be reminded of!! Thank you Pastor Dion for this message! Thank You Father for always taking care of me!!
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Dear Father, thank You for all You've giving me through my life. You know my needs and wants and I trust in Your designs, always remind me that You are there for me. In Jesus name I pray,Amen.
Soooo true....call my attention, Lord, when I am forgetting this.
David said 'I have been young, and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his children begging for bread' (Psalms 37:25). We praise and thank you FATHER GOD for loving us so much, for your mercy that is always new in the morning and so faithful. LORD GOD we love you, trust and believe in you with all our heart for you have always been with us today, tomorrow and forever. AMEN
Amen!! Lord you know that I am worrier and I try to hold on to my faith. Forgive me for those moments when I become so anxious and so unsure about what tomorrow or the near future may bring. I trust you with my entire soul and I know you will always be with me NO MATTER what!!
Thank you Lord for providing for me. Help me to heal my body and my finances in Christ Jesus' name, Amen.
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PLEASE PRAY FOR THE LEFT BEHIND 2 MOVIE :)
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father I thank You for providing for me. You are so good to me and I want more of You in my life. Lord, cover me in Your peace. Touch me today and let me know that You are there no matter what I face, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.