Let your servants see what you’re best at—
the ways you rule and bless your children.
LUKE 12:27 (TCEB)
Think about the lilies, and about how they grow out in the wild. They don’t work. They don’t spin fabric to make clothes for themselves. But I’ll tell you this, not even King Solomon decked out in his best royal robes looked as handsome as a lily.
THE ESSENCE
God's provision is spectacular.
DAILY FODDER
What prevents you from noticing all the manifestations of God's provision around you?
I have different prayer themes for each day of the week. On Sundays, the defining words are REST and ATTENTION. Once I intentionally slow things down to a restful crawl, I can start to pay attention to the wonders around me and listen to what God might be saying in that moment.
PRAYER
Provider God, thank you for giving me more than I need. I have all my daily needs provided. Now I am clothed with a glorious power, free from anxiety. I am grateful you call me to be your servant. Make me a determined worker in your kingdom who serves with gladness and humility. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
