‘“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? 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? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? “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, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. 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? “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. Seek the Kingdom of God#6:33 Some manuscripts do not include of God. above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.’ Matthew 6:25-34 (NLT)
Scripture–Read the passage. Then, pick a verse or two that stand out to you and write it down.
Observations–What do you see in the verses you’re reading? Are there any repetitions of words or phrases? What ideas stand out to you?
Application–How does this passage apply to you? What does this passage say about how you can give hope or receive hope today?
Prayer–Pray God’s Word back to Him. If He has revealed something to you during this time, talk to Him about it.
from When Self-Help Doesn’t Help: It’s an Inside Job