ADDED THINGS

WORRIES WON'T HELP

Are you pursuing God or more concerned about added things?

You are required to seek after God, and the things that are righteous first and foremost, then all things will be added unto you.  

In the book of Matthew 6: 26-34 Jesus gave the antidote to worriers! Let's take a look at what He speaks to them:

DON'T WORRY ABOUT WHAT TO EAT:

Look at the birds- They don't sow, reap or store up food

Your heavenly Father feeds them. 

Lesson:You are more valuable to Him than birds

Question: Will all your worries add a single moment or height to your life?

DON'T WORRY ABOUT WHAT TO WEAR:

Look at the lilies and flowers of the field- They don't work or shop for clothes, but yet there is no color or design like theirs

They are beautifully clothed by your heavenly Father.  

Lesson: God will attend to you as he attends to the appearance of flowers- Solomon and all rich men cannot be compared to them. 

Question: Shall He not clothe you, o ye of little faith?

God's children should relax and not worry or fuss for they should know how God works and supplies their every need.  

TODAY'S FOCUS:  WRONG PURSUIT 

The heathens, people who don't know God, worry about what they should eat and with what they will be clothed- Not the children of God. They know How God works and what He does. 


God wants to do His best for you but your pursuit must be for Him first rather than what you need for your natural life. 

Don't be too preoccupied in getting that you can't appreciate or receive what God is giving you.  

Worrying about food and clothing is the wrong pursuit. If you give Him first place in your life it will be automatically given to you. 

Most people believe they will miss out on life if they don't pursue the things they need, but many times, they leave God for last when they do.  

The good news is that God already knows what you need. Don't worry about missing out on life.  The kingdom of God and His righteousness are reserved for those who pursue Him first and put Him and His righteousness as top priority.  

"Steep your life in God-reality, God initiative, God provisions." 

Then you won't need to worry about tomorrow.  There is enough trouble in today.  Don't think on what may or may not happen tomorrow.  The truth is, once you put Him first, God takes care of every tomorrow.  He will help you deal with the hard times when the time or need arise. Don't be anxious, live one day at a time.

Remember, Your destiny and your tomorrows are in God's hands. So don't worry about not having enough food or clothing because your heavenly Father already knows all that you need.  If He feeds the birds and formats the color and design of the grass and flowers of the field, He is much more able to take care of you.  Give your attention and focus on what God is doing today.  Know that if you seek Him first and make Him your top priority, all of your human needs and concerns will be met- All things will be given to you day after day.  

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel 

INTRICATE BEAUTY

PATTERN OF INTRICATE BEAUTY

A pattern is used to give a shape, model or fashion to something.  The pattern is used as a guide to form the design.  A pattern can also have various pieces that must be woven or knitted together to form the design.  In putting the pieces together it requires some stitching, blending and mending.  

So likewise at times God fashions our life through the pathways of joy and sorrow. His design is a pattern of intricate beauty ordained to do good works. 

In designing a pattern all the pieces may not be of the same cloth or quality.  It may take several styles and colors, but when blended together, it is created into a masterpiece of beauty. 

TODAY'S FOCUS:  WORKMANSHIP

You and I are considered His workmanship created in Christ to perform goods works. He will weave it with joy as well as sorrow.  At the end it will shine out like gold because it was designed by purpose.  

Ephesians 2:10 (KJV)
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

You are fashioned according to the pattern.  You will and must endure the process to bring you into the full finished product of His workmanship.  It may require some tearing, cutting and blending with others of a different culture, background or likeness, but at the end he will create His own craft to work for His plan even before the world began.  

Remember, you are a pattern of intricate beauty.  Rest assured and do not be dismayed or even discouraged.  Do not fear the end will reveal and reflect the desired results for you and God.  Every detail including both the good and the bad are part of the pattern and process to form you into a masterpiece.  Let Him work in you through Christ so His beauty can be seen in you. 

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel