God Cares for Our Needs

 

Today’s Reflection

God is still God. When our worry turns to panic, our natural response is to try to take control. However, it is comforting to know that one greater than ourselves loves us and takes care of our needs.

—Wessel Bentley, Facing Financial Struggle: 28 Days of Prayer (Upper Room Books, 2010)

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Today’s Question

How has worry harmed or helped you in the past? Bring your current worries to God. Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

And which of you by worrying can add a single hour to your span of life?
—Matthew 6:25:27 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

God of abundance, you provide us with so many good things. Let us be good stewards of our resources so that we can not only have a taste of your abundance, but share it with others. Amen.
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Lectionary Readings

• Genesis 45:1-15
• Psalm 133
• Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
• Matthew 15: (10-20), 21-28

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