This is a continuation from my last article:

“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.” (Jesus)

I worry. I wouldn’t say more than the next man, but the fact is I do. There is a limitless number of things to worry about and be consumed by these days. I worry about what people think, money, job, and my health to name a few.  However, no matter how justified I am in my worry, it rarely does much good in the end.

As quoted above, worrying does not bring life. Instead, it takes life away from us. Worrying in this context is synonymous with anxiety, being consumed with cares, and with fear. Worrying can paralyze, and take us far away from reality. It also has the ability to manifest physically in our bodies.

Jesus understood the power of our thoughts and their spiritual implications. There’s always a good reason he says what he does. Primarily, it’s to bring healing, life, and encourage faith. In the passage above, he wants us to see the provision that is naturally given. Take a look at the video below and reflect on what you can learn, what it says about provision and how it can relate to worry.