Scripture Reading
Matthew 6:28-30
And why are you anxious 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 arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
Reflection
Jesus invites us to slow down and study a flower. The lily does not strive or manufacture its beauty — it receives it. Jesus uses this extravagant generosity of God in nature to argue for his care of people, who matter to him infinitely more. If God lavishes such beauty on a wildflower that blooms for a single season, how much more will he care for you? Anxiety rests on a false assumption about how generous God is.
Prayer for Today
Our God has worked in history to defeat sin and Satan and hell and death. He did this through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. God has the power to strength your mind, body and spirit if you allow Him to be at work in your life. If you're ready for God to step in and transform you from the inside out, pray this prayer: Heavenly Father, I ask you to strengthen my mind, body and spirit today. When I'm weary, may I be refreshed. When I'm worn, may I be renewed. When I'm broken, may I be restored. When I'm fearful, may I become faithful. I pray that I walk in complete confidence today knowing that the Lord Almighty is with me. Amen.
Amen.