Recession

ALL – Psalm 8:1-9
ALL – Proverbs 2:6-15
OT – Genesis 18:16-19:38
NT – Matthew 6:25-7:14

Many here in America have been hurt by the economic recession. A member of our church lost his job just a few weeks ago; the recession’s not over. So times have been tough, and will probably continue that way for a while. Men and woman are having difficulty affording the basics—their homes and transportation and food—let alone paying off their debts. Most people would understand the mood of worry that seems to be in the air.

But Jesus did not want His people to worry.

So don’t worry at all about having enough food and clothing. Why be like the heathen? For they take pride in all these things and are deeply concerned about them. But your heavenly Father already knows perfectly well that you need them, and he will give them to you if you give him first place in your life and live as he wants you to. So don’t be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a time. – Matthew 6:31-34, The Living Bible

How often the hearts of believers look like the hearts of pagans! We get concerned about food and clothes and all that we own and provide. We forget (and don’t really trust) that the Father has our provisions in His hands.

Father, help us trust You.

Can you share a story about how God has met your daily needs?

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