^{Luke 12:28-31}

²⁸ If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?

²⁹ And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

³⁰ For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.

³¹ But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.

In life there are many challenges and responsibilities we take on daily. Financial stress, relationships, health issues are all things we deal with regularly. 

But God wanted to highlight something important in these verses. The reason why we stress over bills and our future is because we take on the responsibility of God. We are trying to provide for ourselves through our limited capabilities.

In the midst of all this, we tend to lose focus on the most important thing in our life....a relationship with God. 

God is so powerful, able, and willing to help us in every circumstance. Sadly, we tend to focus on ourselves over God.

God knows that our children need essentials. God knows we need our bills paid. God knows we need food in our bellies. But we tend to forget that God can provide all these things. 

When we seek the gospel, God HAS to provide for us and he does so abundantly.

God is giving us the cheat code to having a blessed life both financially and spiritually. 

Of course we must work, eat, and live our lives, but we must never forget that God is the provider. Without him, we could only struggle. At times, we can think about God's mercy and power. He will provide and add all things that you need to your life. He will do so abundantly and freely so long as we remember this. Amen