Look At The Birds

We seldom have a day when we are not worried about something.  We may have health issues that concern us, financial challenges that seem impossible, relationships that aren't yet sorted out, or just worries about how to find our way in our life with God in recovery.

In His kindness, God offers us comfort and peace of mind no matter what we are facing.

We are loved and cared for by God.  He promises to provide everything we need as we turn our will and our life over to His care.  The birds all around us remind us of God's attention to our daily needs.  God is watching us.  God knows what we have today and what we will need tomorrow, and He promises to make what is needed available to us each day.  It may not be name brand jeans or Starbucks coffee, but our daily needs will be provided for.

God invites us to bring our needs to Him.  When Jesus' friends wondered what they should say to God when they prayed, one of the things Jesus told them to say was, "Give us this day our daily bread."  Elsewhere in the Bible we are encouraged to "Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7 NIV)

Let's take a moment today and look at the birds and let them lift our hearts in gratitude to the God who cares for their every need, and for our needs as well.  Let's tell God about our needs and trust Him to supply them. 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, it's hard to trust You when my experience has been one of poverty and lack.  Increase my faith to believe that You are a generous God who takes care of His children.  Help me to bring my needs to You and have faith that You will provide for me as You do for even the littlest of birds.  Amen

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