Take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? ...

Daily Light Devotions - May 5 - Morning

Take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? ...

Therefore do not be anxious, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 1

Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him have no lack! The young lions suffer want and hunger; but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. 2

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you! 3

I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. 4

do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 5

Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. 6

He said to them, "Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?" 7

And Jesus answered them, "Have faith in God. 8
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1 Matt 6:31,32;
2 Psa 34:9,10;
3 Psa 84:11,12;
4 1 Cor 7:32;
5 Phil 4:6;
6 Matt 10:29-31;
7 Mark 4:40;
8 Mark 11:22