Do Not Worry
Do Not Worry
25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
28 "And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Bee's Thoughts:
When I was younger I had to worry over many things, big and small. Life was very stressful for me as I had to help shoulder the responsibility of my family at a young age. Over the years I learnt to multi-task to ensure I could do double what others could to save time and money. I constantly look for shortcuts and efficient ways in doing things.
Well, I became too efficient which wasn't good for me as a worker... I was the odd one out, and some colleagues tend to think I wanted to 'sabotage' them by working so hard and so fast, making them look 'bad'. *sigh* I suffered in silence and frequently cried over the misconception.
It's not easy for me to stay relaxed... I tend to think and plan too much, especially for people I care. I envy those who could be carefree about life, who could sleep even when the 'building collapse'.... but I just can't. However, my experiences taught me that even though I care so much, my effort would never be appreciated. Yet I wonder why I could be so 'stupid' to continue caring.
I guess I have to learn from the above passage, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (v34).
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for assuring me that You know my needs. I am more precious than the birds and the lilies, and You will surely take care of me and my unknown future. I know You hold tomorrow and You also hold my hands. All I have to do is to seek first Your kingdom and righteousness by spending time with You daily to know Your will for me and do it. I trust in You, Father. Amen.
Tommy's Thoughts:
Was thinking about these verses few days ago. O loving God, again You are reminding me to trust You for all my needs and not to worry. Sometime, I do worry about things; things that I do not understand and beyond my control or effort to plan and prepare for them; the unseen. This is no good as when I do that; I’m basically forget or not trusting in You. Furthermore, I’m wasting my energy that should be focus on other things.
God, You are calling me to seek You first above everything else and to trust in You to give the best and what I need most. I need to let go of all those things I hold on to so tightly. Things that I know I can’t do anything about other than to pray for them. Help me to do O Lord; to come to You everyday in prayers and devotion.
Thank You Lord for being there and care for me all these while and also the days ahead. Thank You for teaching me to submit myself to You and to trust You to work out the best for me in everything. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
.......the devotion of Bee & Tommy
