Flower Petal

Matthew 6.25-34,

"For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith! Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?' For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

This week the bag contained a flower petal. God, thanks for starting me off with an easy one. Jesus tells us not to worry, becasue God clothes the lilies of teh field. He cares about all of His creation, even the plants which are hear only for a short time.

Compared to eternity, my life is short, but it is longer than that of a flower. Look at the love and creativity God poured into a flower. It's beauty is captivating. And yet He cares for each of us more than He cares for that simple flower.

We are made in the image of God (Genesis 1.26-27) and we matter more to God than a flower. He loves all of His creation, but us most of all.

So when you start to worry as the month ends and bills become due, look out the window and see the flowers. Remember, God made them, God clothes them. God made you, and God will provide for you. Don't worry, trust Him.

Philippians 4.6-7, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Peace be with you