The Upper Room Devotional 17th September 2024 || Just Enough
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Topic: Just Enough
Kate Orson (Tuscany, Italy)
Today’s Reading
Matthew 6:25-34
Thought for the Day
When I worry, I will remember that God provides.
The Upper Room Devotional 17th September 2024 Message
Do not worry, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “What shall we wear?” For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. – Matthew 6:31-32 (NIV)
When it comes to work and finances, I have always worried about not having enough. In my early twenties I developed chronic fatigue syndrome, and since then I have never managed full-time work. But I have always had just enough money to get by as a freelance writer. When I complete a project, I often have an anxious voice in my head that wonders, What if I don’t get another one? Yet the next one always comes.
These words from Matthew 6 remind me that I need to replace that anxious voice with the assurance that God will always provide. What seems miraculous to me is that there is always just enough; it feels like God has a hand in every situation.
I recently became a Christian. Before that, I was tempted by the idea that I could become rich by positive thinking. Yet I never did discover my dream life. When I became a Christian, I realized that what I really wanted wasn’t riches; I simply wanted to be safe. I was humbled, feeling gratitude for what I had. God had provided for me all this time, even when I hadn’t believed in God.
Today’s Prayer
O heavenly Father, forgive us for our greed and doubt in your provision for us. Please receive our humble thanks for all that you have given us. Amen.
Prayer Focus
Those who are anxious about money
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