28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
These verses have always been particularly important to me in my college career. If you know me closely, you know that I worry....alot! In particular I worry about money. God has put me in a situation where I teach for my weekly income and hope for gigs to bring in extra money. God, despite my worrying, has always provided for me, financially and other ways! I just wanted to share my most recent story:
This year I have 5 students which brings in enough money for me to pay for food and gas. However, there is the inevitable cancelation that throws me for a loop. This week and last week I had 2 students cancel their lessons. This would normally start me down a quickly spirally trail of worry. However, God had already provided me with the opportunity to make up the money I would lose with another job. I had been asked to teach sectionals for the last few weeks at a high school.
The realization of this hit me hard on the way home today. I am so thankful that God relentlessly provides for me. He is my guardian and savior and I am forever grateful!
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