Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Today has been a day that makes this passage so important.
A dear friend of mine that I grew up with got some terrible news Friday. She and her sweet fiance have been planning their wedding for June 4th. They have been expecting a baby for a few months, but Friday they were told that something went wrong and the baby was lost. This kind of news hit me hard. I grew up with Rebekah and even when she moved to North Carolina, she and I still remained friends. I know that she and her fiance were so happy to start this journey in their lives, and for it to be stopped so abruptly is heartbreaking. God has more knowledge and wisdom than we do, though. He has plans for that couple that are great and rewarding, the road to get there is just difficult. My prayers, and I hope yours too, are going out to them and their families during this time.
I also found out today that another friend I grew up with, Emily, is engaged! It's that time in our lives where EVERYONE is starting to progress to the next step. It makes me so happy to see all of my friends getting engaged and starting their own little families. I know that Emily is so happy, what newly engaged girl wouldn't be?! I have a bridal shower to attend Sunday, also. Wedding season is among us, ladies and gents!
Tomorrow, I have an interview with JoS. A Bank. FINALLY someone contacted me. I am beyond hopeful that this job will fall through for me, let's hope and pray!
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