One of the greatest blessings any of us who trust Jesus can receive is the peace He gives. I wondered about the following verse when I was a child. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27. But now I know by casting our cares on the Lord we receive peace.
The childhood days were days when we had no need to worry about clothing, food, the travel we had to take to school, our fees etc. We trusted our parents, and no worry was inside us. God expects us to have the same trust when it comes to our needs being met. He wants us to know that He knows our needs as He is our Father. We just have to trust Him like a child with no worry and receive those blessings from Him.
So do not start worrying: 'Where will my food come from? or my drink? or my clothes?Your father in heaven knows that you need all these things. Matthew 6:31
On the other hand, He asks us to be concerned about something else. Matthew 6:33 says, "Instead, be concerned about everything else with the kingdom of God and with what He requires of you." If we keep our minds occupied with how to please our God, fulfilling His will for us, walking in His ways, and keeping His commandments, we have less time to worry about the needs that are sure to be met by our Father in heaven. May we consider filling our hearts with His words. May we consider doing something for His name's glory in our lives. May heaven and His kingdom be tangible to us, not just something that might be on the other end. May we live with hope.
Dear God,
Help us and fill us with concerns and thoughts about pleasing You always. Give us hearts filled with Your words, ready to do Your will. May You be glorified in our lives. Thank You for considering us special and taking care of our needs already. In Jesus' name, we thank You.
Amen.
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