DISCOVERING GOD / #5 / I will meet ALL your needs

'BIBLE: (Jesus talking) "So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."
Matthew  6:31–33

NOTE: The word ‘pagan’ used in this verse means 'people who do not know God'.

MESSAGE FROM MARK: I LOVE this verse! In it Jesus gives us a secret key to life. Let’s break it down (if anyone literally started dancing when they read ‘let’s break it down’ … you are 1000% awesome).
According to this verse, there is a way we can live life free from having to worry about ‘stuff’ (enough food and drink/clothes to wear). “What is it?” you say. “Tell me the secret!” you say. “This sounds amazing!” It is! Here’s the secret: Seek first God's Kingdom. That means fixing our eyes (Hebrews 12:2), our attention, and our thoughts on God (who He is, what He has done for us, who He says we are).

The second part of the secret says ‘And seek His righteousness.’ That means keep in mind (especially when we have days when we are hard on ourselves) that He has paid for all our sins (past, present, and future) and declares us righteous (100% right with God). It has already happened through Jesus!

And what happens when we focus on that? Instead of worry, we’ll rest in the knowledge that God promises to supply everything we need (and God's VERY good at keeping His promises). It’s ALL covered. Thanks, God!

IN YOUR JOURNAL:
[A] Write down the three biggest things you worry about

1. ______________________
2. ______________________
3. ______________________

[B] We’re not made to worry (Matthew 11:28-30). Ask Jesus to tell you what He’d like to do with each one of those things you worry about. 

1. Jesus wants to _______________________
2. Jesus wants to _______________________
3. Jesus wants to _______________________

[C] Pray (write down if it’s helpful) a prayer to entrust your worries and cares to Jesus. (If those worries try to creep back into your life - just speak to those worries and say ‘God’s got it!’) 

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