Matthew 6:31-34
31“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. 33Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. 34“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
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Context
this is part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. right before this, he points to birds and wildflowers as proof that God takes care of what he made.
Jesus tells his listeners to stop worrying about food and clothes. their Father already knows what they need.
instead, he says to seek God's kingdom first and to take life one day at a time.
What it means
worry tries to live in a future that has not happened yet. Jesus invites you to trust your Father with tomorrow and focus on today.
did you know? the word for worry in this passage pictures a mind pulled in different directions.
Think about it
what are you most worried about for the future right now?
Try this
when a worry pops up this week, say it to God in one sentence and then name one thing you can do today.
pray: Father, I trust you with tomorrow. help me focus on today with you.
talk about it: what worry about the future has been on your mind lately?