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Matthew 6:33&34
"33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."

From the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus is teaching us to NOT worry or be anxious. Jesus says GOD takes care of the wild birds flying free. And, the fields are clothed in wildflowers, more beautiful than the most expensive FASHION! GOD provids exceedingly and abundantly! 

How much of your prayer live is devoted to praying for food, fashion and other things that you NEED? How often are your prayers motivated by worry and anxiety?? Do we not understand the promises of God??? Our heavenly Father knows that we have needs. Our heavenly Father is far better acquainted with all our wants than we know ourselves! We can rely on the love and wisdom of GOD our Father in heaven!

Jesus brings it all home in today's verses, our TOP priority is GOD'S plan for us; "But seek ye FIRST the KINGDOM of GOD, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof."

We have enough to do in the day we are presently in without concerns for the next day or the day after that. Jesus values and cares for you. You should care for others. Recognize others around you today. Use their names. Text them, let them know they matter. Don't let others feel worthless. We are not defined by the world's negativity. We are defined by the LOVE of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior! He is here, now. You are here, now. They are here, now. Love one another. 
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