“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” — Matthew 6:33
There’s a certain kind of worry that settles into the soul when we feel like we don’t have enough — not enough time, not enough strength, not enough answers, not enough resources. It’s the kind of worry that whispers, “What if I can’t make this work?” or “What if I fall short?”
Jesus speaks directly to this kind of fear in Matthew 6. He doesn’t dismiss it. He doesn’t shame us for feeling it. Instead, He gently redirects our gaze.
“Look at the birds,” He says. “Look at the flowers.”
It’s almost as if Jesus is saying, “Slow down. Breathe. Pay attention.”
Birds don’t store up food, yet they never go hungry. Flowers don’t design their own beauty, yet they are clothed with splendor. Creation thrives not because it strives, but because it trusts the One who sustains it.
And then Jesus says something that cuts straight to the heart of worry:
“Your heavenly Father knows that you need them.”
He knows. He sees. He understands. He provides.
But Jesus doesn’t stop there. He gives us a new focus — a new way of living that loosens the grip of worry:
“Seek first His kingdom…”
Worry says, “Focus on what you lack.” Jesus says, “Focus on who I am.”
Worry says, “You must figure this out.” Jesus says, “Let Me lead you.”
Worry says, “You’re on your own.” Jesus says, “Your Father knows what you need.”
Seeking God’s kingdom first doesn’t mean ignoring responsibilities or pretending everything is fine. It means placing God at the center of every decision, every desire, every fear. It means trusting that when we align our hearts with His purposes, He takes care of the rest.
This week, God is inviting you to shift your focus — from scarcity to sufficiency, from fear to faith, from striving to seeking.
Reflection Practice
Take a moment today to write down the top three things you worry about most. Then pray:
“Lord, I choose to seek You first. I trust You to provide what I cannot.”
Let this be the week you stop chasing “what ifs” and start seeking the One who holds your future. When God is first, worry loses its power. When God is first, peace begins to grow. When God is first, everything else finds its rightful place.
He knows what you need — and He is faithful to provide.
