Have you ever found yourself worrying about money, clothes or your future? I caught myself worrying about money today and was reminded of this passage. It's embarrassing to catch yourself in those situations because our God promises supply all our needs. And he is able to do it.
It's tempting to get caught up in the concerns that this world would like to put on our backs. Is social security going to be around in 30 years? Are you going to get into the right school? Will you get the right job? Jesus says, "That's none of your business, let me worry about that." Seek him and he'll take care of you. That's a promise.
Luke 12:22-31
22Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life[b]? 26Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
27"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 28If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! 29And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
Questions
1. What do you worry about most?
2. What are some practical benefits of trusting God?
3. How is worrying connected to faith?
4. Have you ever had a need that was not provided?
5. What will stick with you about this passage?
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2 comments:
1. What do you worry about most?I worry about education and where im going to be in 15 years or if ill have a family or not.
2. What are some practical benefits of trusting God?less tress? if you trust God leave that to God then you won't be so worried all the time.
3. How is worrying connected to faith?#2. If you fully trust God you know everything will turn out right.
4. Have you ever had a need that was not provided?Not a single thing. Ive had millions of wants but no needs have been ignored.
5. What will stick with you about this passage?...it's hard to all of a sudden change worrying about things but Ill work on being less distraught and always thinking "whats gonna happen to me..."
i do find myself worrying about things, that i shouldnt be...
and i know that i should trust God, and i know that HE WILL take care of me...
but sometimes, it just seems like i care too much about what others think of me, when in reality, the only one who i should be thinking about is GOD!
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