Matthew 6: 22, 25
“Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light. 22 “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? 25
Scripture Commentary: By worrying, we damage our health.
Planning for tomorrow is time well spent. To worry about tomorrow is time wasted. Because of the ill effects of worry, Jesus tells us not to worry about those needs that God promises to supply. The object of our worry will consume our thoughts and will negatively effect the way we treat others. Essentially by worrying, we are saying that we don’t trust God.
Jesus tells us to persist in pursuing God.
When we pray, “Give us today our daily bread,” we are acknowledging that God is our sustainer and provider. It is a misconception to think that we provide for our needs all by ourselves.
God has given us a gift; use it, starting now. God has cared for us all our life. He is not going to stop now.
What will you start doing for God now?
Stop the ill effects in your life. Change from worry to genuine concern. Worry immobilizes, concern moves you to action. Think of a good and merciful action you can take today. And do it!
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