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Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.

Matthew 6:31–34BSB
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What it means

Jesus reorders our seeking. The things we worry about are not dismissed, but they are placed after the kingdom, and promised as an addition rather than a pursuit.

The close of Jesus’ teaching on worry in the Sermon on the Mount. Look at the birds, consider the lilies; your Father knows what you need.

Where it addresses you

  • You are anxious about provision.

  • Your priorities have drifted toward what you can secure.

Found in Anxiety & Peace, Anxiety.