27-29“Has anyone by fussing in front of the mirror ever gotten taller by so much as an inch? All this time and money wasted on fashion—do you think it makes that much difference?
Instead of looking at the fashions, walk out into the fields and look at the wildflowers. They never primp or shop, but have you ever seen color and design quite like it? The ten best-dressed men and women in the country look shabby alongside them.
30-33“If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don’t you think he’ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I’m trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God’s giving.
People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don’t worry about missing out. You’ll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.
Matthew 6:29-33
Wow. I'm in awe. The idea of simplifying our lives and living on less has been heavy on our hearts. By our, I mean my husband and me. I have a great job that has wonderful benefits-insurance wise, but it leaves a lot to be desired in the benefits-family area. For the past month, it's been 12 hour days and me feeling like I never see my kiddo. I guess it's really good to know that not only does God care, but he's actively involved in taking care of my family, me, and our situation. ThePeacefulMom, thank you for the reminder of the blessing we have in Him.
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