Sleepless nights

I have to be honest with you. There are nights sleep leaves me and I think about our country and “what might happen”. Trillions in debt, health care costs rising, food costs and gas prices on the increase, housing market still shaky and a growing population dependent on Medicare and Social Security. 

Jesus Calling – again touched my heart and encouraged my soul. 

In Luke 12, Jesus reminds His “little flock” that the ravens go about their business, looking for food, building their nests, raising their young with God, the Father, providing bountifully for them. “And you are much more valuable that these” Jesus states tenderly. God, in His love, cares for His creation. He sees the need and supplies it. 

Jesus addresses our concerns - food on the table and clothes on our back. But it is more than that. Are we obsessing about these things – the newest fashions, the biggest house, the freezer and cupboards full to overflowing? 

 

We can plan for the future – tuition, retirement, house, cars, food and clothes – all these things everyone seeks.  It is the worrying, striving, fretting – selling ourselves and our families to the getting and the gaining. It’s pushing God out of our lives, depending on ourselves and money for security and safety. 

Jesus shouts, “STOP!” 

 He the quietly continues,

“My Father knows what you need.

He made you.

 He loves you.

He knows your thoughts, your dreams, and your needs:

Physical: food, clothing, shelter

Emotional: love, acceptance and sense of accomplishment

Family: security, protection” 

He then brings the focus back to the real issue: 

Our GREATEST NEED–

A vibrant, loving, confident, trusting relationship with God.

To BE STILL and KNOW HE IS GOD 

His PROMISE!!!!

 

“Seek the Kingdom of Heaven and all these things will be added unto you”