Matthew 6:26-33
“…in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth…”
Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith?
Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:26-33
Throughout his “sermon on the mount” (Matthew 5-7), Jesus teaches the importance of seeing God as our father and how that transforms our prayers and actions and everyday life.
Do you see God as a loving parent figure? What experiences help or hinder you in seeing God this way?
What kinds of things are you anxious about today? How can you bring those worries before God in prayer?
What would it look like for you to be a non-anxious presence in your interactions today?
PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK
O God our Father and Creator, you are both personal and powerful, lover and Lord of all. You hold us in your arms and hold all things together. Help us approach you with familiarity as your children and with wonder as your worshipers. Amen.