According to research published in 2023, about 40.5% of the world’s population has an anxiety disorder*. There seems to be so much to worry about in our day-to-day life, yet Jesus tells us in our reading for today to be anxious for nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Matthew 6:33, Jesus reminds us that we can live a worry-free life because we are valuable to God and He cares for us. Worry, while futile in itself, also reveals a lack of faith. The ultimate hack to living a life free of anxiety is purpose: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33 (NKJV)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like a soldier does not worry about where to get his gear or food, anyone who devotes their life to seeking God and doing His will will want for nothing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen, the God who created and owns all things cares for you. Like the lyrics of that old song, “If I give God my lifetime, He will take care of me. He will never let me down”. Trust God and give Him your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflect:<\/strong> How do Jesus\u2019 teachings on not worrying about material needs affect your approach to daily anxieties and trust in God? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s reading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genesis 18-19<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Then the Lord appeared to him by the terebinth trees of Mamre, as he was sitting in the tent door in the heat of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 So he lifted his eyes and looked, and behold, three men were standing by him; and when he saw them,<\/em> he ran from the tent door to meet them, and bowed himself to the ground, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 and said, \u201cMy Lord, if I have now found favor in Your sight, do not pass on by Your servant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Matthew 6:16-7:6<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

16 \u201cMoreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

18 So that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is<\/em> in the secret place;<\/em> and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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