“ 25 Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? 28 “So why do you worry about clothing? consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29 and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Matthew 6:25-34 (NKJV)
Discussion Questions:
- As we begin the new year, what are the predominant thoughts on your mind? In which areas of your life do you find yourself trying to provide for yourself rather than trusting God’s provision? How does understanding your priceless value in God’s eyes influence the way you face fear or insecurity? (Matt 6: 25-34)
- How can you tell the difference between your true needs and the things you merely want? What practical steps can you take to resist conforming to worldly expectations in your daily life? Knowing that God will supply all your needs, describe how it impacts the way you manage your finances and lifestyle. (1 Tim 6:6-8; 1 John 2:15-17)
- Explain seeking His Kingdom and His righteousness. How patient are you in waiting for God’s timing in your life decisions? (Gal 6:7-8; John 4:34; Matt. 26:38-39; Exo 33:14-15)