Matthew 6:25-7:6
Matthew 6:25-7:6 (New International Reader's Version)
"I tell you, do not worry. Don't worry about your life and what you will eat or drink. And don't worry about your body and what you will wear. Isn't there more to life than eating? Aren't there more important things for the body than clothes?
"Look at the birds of the air. They don't plant or gather crops. They don't put away crops in storerooms. But your Father who is in heaven feeds them. Aren't you worth much more than they are? "Can you add even one hour to your life by worrying?
"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the wild flowers grow. They don't work or make clothing. But here is what I tell you. Not even Solomon in all of his glory was dressed like one of those flowers.
"If that is how God dresses the wild grass, won't he dress you even better? After all, the grass is here only today. Tomorrow it is thrown into the fire. Your faith is so small!
"So don't worry. Don't say, 'What will we eat?' Or, 'What will we drink?' Or, 'What will we wear?' People who are ungodly run after all of those things. Your Father who is in heaven knows that you need them.
"But put God's kingdom first. Do what he wants you to do. Then all of those things will also be given to you.
"So don't worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 7
"Do not judge others. Then you will not be judged. You will be judged in the same way you judge others. You will be measured in the same way you measure others.
"You look at the bit of sawdust in your friend's eye. But you pay no attention to the piece of wood in your own eye. How can you say to your friend, 'Let me takethe bit of sawdust out of your eye'? How can you say this while there is a piece of wood in your own eye?
"You pretender! First take the piece of wood out of your own eye. Then you will be able to see clearly to take the bit of sawdust out of your friend's eye.
"Do not give holy things to dogs. Do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they might walk all over them. Then they might turn around and tear you to pieces.
Do Not Worry Devotional by (Marilyn Brooks)
We each have situations in our lives when we can not help but worry. Worry comes from fear of the uncertainty in our lives. Recently, our finances and theeconomy have been on the top of that worry list. We may worry about our health, our family or employment. This scripture is telling us that we have little faith when we allow ourselves to worry. Psalm 62:8 says Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. This is a perfect reminder to give our worries to God and trust in Him as He is in control and will protect us.
Prayer:
"I tell you, do not worry. Don't worry about your life and what you will eat or drink. And don't worry about your body and what you will wear. Isn't there more to life than eating? Aren't there more important things for the body than clothes?
"Look at the birds of the air. They don't plant or gather crops. They don't put away crops in storerooms. But your Father who is in heaven feeds them. Aren't you worth much more than they are? "Can you add even one hour to your life by worrying?
"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the wild flowers grow. They don't work or make clothing. But here is what I tell you. Not even Solomon in all of his glory was dressed like one of those flowers.
"If that is how God dresses the wild grass, won't he dress you even better? After all, the grass is here only today. Tomorrow it is thrown into the fire. Your faith is so small!
"So don't worry. Don't say, 'What will we eat?' Or, 'What will we drink?' Or, 'What will we wear?' People who are ungodly run after all of those things. Your Father who is in heaven knows that you need them.
"But put God's kingdom first. Do what he wants you to do. Then all of those things will also be given to you.
"So don't worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Matthew 7
"Do not judge others. Then you will not be judged. You will be judged in the same way you judge others. You will be measured in the same way you measure others.
"You look at the bit of sawdust in your friend's eye. But you pay no attention to the piece of wood in your own eye. How can you say to your friend, 'Let me takethe bit of sawdust out of your eye'? How can you say this while there is a piece of wood in your own eye?
"You pretender! First take the piece of wood out of your own eye. Then you will be able to see clearly to take the bit of sawdust out of your friend's eye.
"Do not give holy things to dogs. Do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they might walk all over them. Then they might turn around and tear you to pieces.
Do Not Worry Devotional by (Marilyn Brooks)
We each have situations in our lives when we can not help but worry. Worry comes from fear of the uncertainty in our lives. Recently, our finances and theeconomy have been on the top of that worry list. We may worry about our health, our family or employment. This scripture is telling us that we have little faith when we allow ourselves to worry. Psalm 62:8 says Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge. This is a perfect reminder to give our worries to God and trust in Him as He is in control and will protect us.
Prayer:
Father I am thankful for your faithfulness and love that you so graciously show us in your word. Forgive me for my lack of trust when I worry about things. Let me remember that there is nothing that you and I cannot handle together. In Jesus name, Amen
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