Good Morning Sunshine! Don’t Worry, God Delights In Providing For You! 

Luke 12:22–32 (NLT) ~ “Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. [23] For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing. [24] Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! [25] Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? [26] And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things?[27] Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. [28] And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?[29] And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. [30] These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs.[31] Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need. [32] So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.”

Jesus speaks into the most tender parts of your life, your needs, your fears, and the unknowns. In this passage, He gently turns to His disciples, not to condemn them for their worry but to release them from it. He names the very things that keep you up at night, food, clothing, daily provision. And then He tells you, “Don’t worry about everyday life.” Why? Because life is more, more than the temporary, more than the visible, more than the anxiety that tries to grip you in silence. He invites you to zoom out from your immediate concerns and see the bigger picture, for your life is valuable, and you are seen by God.

Jesus then draws your attention to nature, pointing to the ravens, birds that do nothing to earn their meals, yet they never miss one. These birds don’t hustle, they don’t store, and they don’t strive, and yet God feeds them. And then He delivers the heart-melting truth, “You are far more valuable to Him than any birds.” This is where worry begins to lose its grip. You are not forgotten. You are not unseen. You are not on your own. You are deeply valued by the Creator of heaven and earth.

He continues with a question that cuts through the fog of anxiety, “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” Not only does worry fail to help, but it also actually robs you. It steals time, peace, and clarity. If it can’t even add a moment, why should it dominate your days? The truth is, worry is weighty, but it is also fruitless. And Jesus is showing you a better way, not one of ignorance, but of faith that trusts God even when the need still exists.

The lilies, Jesus says, don’t spin or sew or design their own beauty. They simply grow. And somehow, in their dependence, they are adorned more radiantly than King Solomon in his royal attire. If God cares so intentionally for wildflowers, here one moment and gone the next, how much more will He clothe you? But the issue, Jesus notes, isn’t the need; it’s your faith. You doubt not because God has failed, but because fear often speaks louder than your faith does, unless you intentionally silence fear with truth.

Jesus lovingly acknowledges that these concerns dominate the thoughts of those who don’t know God. But you have a Father. And not just any father, your Father already knows what you need. You don’t have to convince Him to care. He already does. You don’t have to rehearse your pain to be heard. He already sees. He doesn’t need a reason to provide; He needs a heart willing to trust. This is the shift from striving to surrender. He instructs you to “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else.” That means aligning your focus not on what you lack but on Who you love. When you seek His Kingdom, His reign, His ways, His Will, He promises that everything else will be added. This is not a trade; it’s a transfer. 

When you give God first place, He gives you what you could never earn, peace, provision, direction, and purpose. What the world chases, the Father gives to those who seek Him. And then comes the most beautiful assurance: “Don’t be afraid, little flock.” Jesus calls you little, not to diminish you, but to remind you that you are sheep under the care of a Good Shepherd. You don’t have to figure everything out. You just have to follow the One who already has. And this Shepherd doesn’t just feed and protect; He delights in giving you the Kingdom. He finds joy in blessing you. His heart is not reluctant, it’s radiant with generosity.

Today, release your worries not into the air, but into His hands. He’s not overwhelmed by what overwhelms you. Your needs do not intimidate Him. He has already seen the road ahead and prepared the provision for it. Let go of the fear. You are far more valuable than you know, and He is far more faithful than you can imagined.

Let’s Pray:

Father God, I come before You today with a heart that longs to rest but is often restless. You see the unspoken fears, the private tears, the unvoiced questions about whether there will be enough, enough money, enough strength, enough time, enough grace. But You, Lord, are not just the God of enough; You are the God of more than enough. You are Jehovah Jireh, my Provider. I thank You for turning my eyes from the pressure of performance to the peace of Your promise. Forgive me for the times I’ve tried to carry what only You are meant to hold. I’ve worried about the future, forgotten Your past faithfulness, and doubted Your present goodness. But today, I choose surrender. I release my grip on every need I’ve been silently clutching. I give You my what-ifs, my how-wills, my when-Lords. I give You the fear that wakes me up at night and the pressure that weighs down my mornings. Remind me, Lord, that the ravens never wonder if food will come. The lilies never worry about their wardrobe. And if You care for them, You certainly care for me. I silence the lies that say I am unseen, unsupported, and unworthy. I declare that I am valuable to You. I am chosen, cared for, and held. And even when I don’t see the answer, I will stand on Your Word that tells me You already know my need. Teach me to seek Your Kingdom above all else, not just in church on Sunday but in the choices, I make every day. Let my thoughts, my desires, and my priorities reflect trust in You. Grow my faith until fear has no place left to rest. Let Your peace becomes my protection. Let Your joy becomes my strength. Lord, I believe that it brings You joy to provide for me. That truth changes everything. You are not reluctant or resistant; You are rejoicing over me with songs of deliverance. Today, I open my hands and heart to receive, not just Your provision, but Your presence. I invite You into my lack, and I trust You to lead me into overflow. In the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ, my Shepherd and my Peace, Amen! 

Blessings…

Love, Dr. Jean