25 "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?26 Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far more valuable to him than they are?27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
28 "And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing,29 yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.30 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
31 "So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?'32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.33 Seek 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.
28 "And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don't work or make their clothing,29 yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.30 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
31 "So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?'32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.33 Seek 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.
The moment we let the cares of this world come in, we let negative thoughts and anxiety to set in and that is not of God. Rather, we should rejoice daily, and know we are "a conquerer and co-heir with Christ, so firm on His promise I'll stand", and know "no weapon forged against me shall remain". (Desert Song by Hillsong, so good, we sing it in chapel all the time).
A family friend sent me a message that was so awesome, and so encouraging that I have repeated it over and over to myself, and also shared it with my friend going through the same thing as us right now and he also was so comforted by it. "Keep lifting your eyes up...just like Peter in the boat....as long as your eyes are on Him you can walk on water....when you begin to look at the waves and the storm around you and your focus shifts...that is when we begin to sink."
(I hope you don't mind my copyrighting right now friend), but what great words to really keep our focus where it matters and where it is fruitful.
Kaela you are so young but your faith is so mature. You are an amazing role model for others -- you will even touch older people as they hear or read about what you & your family are going through. Please know that I think about your dad and mom every day and are praying for healing comfort peace strength and wisdom. Take care. Love Barb Stillwell
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