Why Worry? God’s in Charge!
Then Jesus said to His disciples:
*”Therefore, I tell you, do not worry about your life—what you will eat—or about your body—what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable are you than birds!
Who among you, by worrying, can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do even this small thing, why worry about the rest?
Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin, yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If this is how God clothes the grass of the field—which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire—how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith!
Do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not be anxious about it. The world chases after these things, but your Father knows that you need them. Seek His kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the Kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide for yourselves purses that will not wear out—a treasure in heaven that will never be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”*
