Worry immobilizes...

Read Matthew 6:25-34

Reflection of Tommy:

Recently, a church member in her late 20 shared about her struggle of undergoing dialysis treatment due to her kidney failure few years ago. Despite the hardship and pain of going through those treatments few times a week and losing her job, I was amazed by her cheerfulness and positive outlook in life. Her prayer to God was also so simple and sincere, like a child trusting everything on the father.

Life on earth can be very unfair sometimes, but as Christian we do not have to constantly wallow up in bitterness, self-pity, worries and even hatred. We know that God loves us so intimately that He cares and knows everything they we are going through (Matthew 10:30). If we were to seek His kingdom and righteousness first (v33), He will surely provides not only all our needs but also what most important and best for us.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me the assurance and confidence to trust in You for all my needs. Forgive me at times for exhibiting all those ill effects of worry, being fully consumed by my problems and even allowing it to negatively affecting the way I treat others.

Lord, teach me not to worry but to seek first a close relationship with You and Your righteousness. Lead me to always look unto You for guidance in my planning for everything and leaving the rest into Your hand. Thank You and I pray all this in Your Name, Amen.