EVERYTHING YOU NEED

I want to put up a caution sign for today, because it’s easy to read these verses and think, “Worrying is bad, so I’ll do the opposite and just stop caring about all those things.” But that’s not at all what God is calling us into.
The opposite of worry isn’t detachment, apathy, or pretending like things don’t matter. It’s trust. Trusting God doesn’t mean ignoring life’s challenges or disconnecting from the things we care about. It’s about fully engaging with life—acknowledging the struggles, feeling their weight, but choosing to believe that God is in control and that He will provide. It’s caring deeply about the things that matter, yet resting in the truth that we don’t have to carry those burdens alone. Instead of being consumed by worry, we lean into God’s provision and step forward in faith, knowing He’s got us.
Today’s verses are an invitation to something far bigger—a shift in focus. When we seek first God’s kingdom, when we put our treasures in heaven, we align our hearts with His will. And as we do, we find that everything we need—peace, joy, provision, security—flows from His hand. Seeking God first doesn’t change our circumstances; it transforms our hearts.

If you were to seek first the kingdom, what would it mean to be:

1. Successful
2. Valuable
3. Safe

Take some time and think back to your journal entries from this week. Have your thoughts about worry, security, and all the things you’re striving for started to shift? How does seeking God’s kingdom first change the way you see these areas of your life? Maybe you’ve been chasing after success or measuring your worth by the world’s standards, but now you’re starting to see that God’s kingdom offers something so much better—something deeper, like purpose, peace, and trust. Let those reflections guide you as you keep seeking His kingdom first in every part of your life, knowing that He’s going to redefine what success, value, and safety really mean in ways you might not have expected.