Devotional Song: … GO TO THIS LINK … Please take the time to take in a YouTube video of images and lyrics from the group 4Him singing… The Basics of Life … poignantly singing of how this world needs to get back to the basics of kingdom living taught and lived by Jesus.
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Highlight Verse[s]: Luke 12:22-23 [NLT] … 22 Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear. 23 For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing.
… Jesus teaching on living simply … without worry.
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Highlight Passage [context]: Luke 12:22-34 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …
… Luke tells of Jesus’ teaching on how to avoid worrying about the complexities of life.
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Reference Passage : … Matthew 6:31-34 [NLT] … USE THIS LINK …
… Again, Jesus teaching on what is really important in life.
Reference Passage : … Philippians 4:19 [NLT] … 19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from His glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
… Why worry since God will provide all our needs?
My Devotional Journal: Today's ODB author, Monica Brands, makes reference to the advice given by today’s financial gurus to illustrate what is really important in life. … The ODB author wrote: Lately, as I’ve been skimming financial advice books, I’ve noticed an interesting trend. While almost all such books have good advice, many imply that the primary reason to cut costs is to live like millionaires later. But one book offered a refreshingly different perspective, arguing that living simply is essential for a rich life. If you need more or fancier stuff to feel joy, the book suggested, “You’re missing the point of being alive.”
If my fellow readers here take in the YouTube song, the attached photo, and the Scriptures above, I would hope that I need not expound further on the message of today’s ODB entry.
Do you sense from all of this that God wants us live more simply and not worry about how the world is pushing us to live? If so, I don’t need to write any more here.
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My THANKFULNESS: … Oh Lord, Jesus, thank You for being our Provider.
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My Prayer Today: Abba Father, … King Jesus, … Precious Spirit … Today, Lord, help me to realize what is important to live for You. … Amen
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