“Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds? And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest? Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith?

“And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind. For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things. But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.

“Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell what you have and give alms; provide yourselves money bags which do not grow old, a treasure in the heavens that does not fail, where no thief approaches nor moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Luke 12:22-34, NKJV

Jesus did so many amazing miracles that we can often miss His amazing teachings. What He said in the Gospels is just as important as what He did. Here, He was telling His disciples, and us, that there is no need to worry about our clothes, food, or anything else because God takes care of us. The same God who clothes the lilies and feeds the birds takes care of us. And we matter much more to Him.

Worry is a thief. It robs our minds and hearts of peace and joy. Do you worry about anything? School? Family? Friends? Money? God hasn’t promised that everything in life will be easy. You might have some challenges. But God has promised that He will provide for us. There’s no need to worry. He loves you. He’s all-powerful. He owns everything. He’s got you!

Make a list of as many of your possessions as you can think of. Now, make a list of all the people you know. At the top of the page, write, “God has given me all this!” At the bottom, write, “I have nothing to worry about!”

Reflection Questions

What was the last thing that made you anxious?

What’s one thing you can do when you feel worried?

Respond to God in Prayer

Father, thank You for providing for me. Help me to trust You. When I feel worried, remind me of Your love and provision.

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This devotion is taken from the Armor of God Bible.

The NKJV Armor of God Bible is filled with features that help kids grow in their faith using the spiritual armor of God outlined in Ephesians 6:10-18 — truth, righteousness, the Gospel of peace, faith, salvation, and the Word of God. Hundreds of call-outs throughout the Bible text help kids ages 6-10 find and learn what the Bible says about these topics and to live them out in daily life.