" But seek ye first the KINGDOM of GOD, and HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS; and ALL these things shall be added unto you." Matthew 6:33
Do you ever worry for tomorrow? Do you ever take the heavy load of tomorrow upon your shoulders today?
How often I am burdened today... for the things of tomorrow.
I fail to seek first and foremost the kingdom of God and His righteousness... forgetting that all the other things that concern and burden me... the Lord promises that HE shall take care of.
A well known hymn says it so well... a great reminder to seek the LORD first.
Take time to be holy,
speak oft with thy Lord;
Abide in Him always,
And feed on His word.
Take time to be holy,
Let Him be thy guide,
And run not before Him,
Whatever betide.
Isn't it wonderful to simply rest in the Father's love for us... and be still as He works in us?
" Behold the fowls of the air,
For they sow not, neither do they reap nor gather into barns;
Yet your heavenly Father feedeth them.
ARE YOU NOT BETTER THAN THEY? "
Matthew 6: 26
Yes, sometimes we get discouraged, sometimes we think of the tomorrows, sometimes we may lack faith, sometimes we may fear and get anxious.... but, oh the wonder of God's care for us.
His love abides with us forever... and... His thoughts towards us are precious...
" How precious also are Thy thoughts unto me, O God!
How great is the sum of them!
If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand..."
Psalm 139: 17, 18
Don't we have a most gracious and loving Father? How can we not trust in His ways as being good for us? He knows our every need!
Father, thank you for your kindness towards us. Thank you for your constant care and love each and every day. Help us to take no thought for tomorrow, but rather seek to walk righteously before you knowing you shall take care of all our needs.
May you be encouraged to seek the Lord's presence and trust the Heavenly Father's care for you.
~Ellie
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