“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear… But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself…”
-Matthew 6:25-34 (selected)
Application:
When change comes—whether it’s a new school, a new grade, or a new community—our first instinct is often to worry. We want to know what’s next, and we want to be in control. But Jesus reminds us that we have a Heavenly Father who already knows what we need—and is faithful to provide.
He points to the birds and flowers—tiny, simple things that God takes care of every single day. If He cares for them, how much more does He care for you?
Worry can’t add anything to our lives—it only distracts us from the peace God offers. Instead, Jesus gives us a better focus: “Seek first the Kingdom of God.” That means putting God’s ways first—choosing to trust Him, follow Him, and live like He calls us to.
When we seek Him first, everything else falls into place—not always perfectly, but always purposefully.