"Take the lilies: they do not spin, they do not weave; but I tell you, Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like any one of them. If God clothes in such splendor the grass of the field, which grows today and is thrown on the fire tomorrow, how much more will He provide for you..." (Luke 12:27-28)
If I look around today, can I see ways in which God is providing for me? A roof over my head, food to eat, water for a shower? His provision can be seen in ways as broad as sunshine and as specific as a note arriving in the mail when I need a smile. It may seem the simplest of exercises to "count my blessings," but I've found it an effective aid to help me remember God's personal care for me.
For prayer and reflection:
"Are not two sparrows sold for next to nothing? Yet not a single sparrow falls to the ground without your Father's consent; so do not be afraid of anything. You are worth more than an entire flock of sparrows." (Matthew 10:29-31)
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