3/06            Luke 22:45-46
At last he stood up again and returned to the disciples, only to find them asleep, exhausted from grief. 46 “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation.”

WHY?
Lord please don’t ask me why?  I’m a weak sinner.  I’m always trying to have the things of this world and control of you.  Help me Lord for I believe and yet I stonewall you.  Create in me a clean heart Lord and cleanse me from unrighteousness.  Praise the Lord. 

3/05            Matthew 6:33
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. 34 “So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

FOCUS
Focus on your relationship with Jesus.  Stay in touch with Him and what He is calling you to do.  Deal with today.  Don’t worry about tomorrow. 

3/04            Matthew 6:28-32

“And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, 29 yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. 30 And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? 31 “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ 32 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.

WORK-REST

Work hard.  Rest hard.  Don’t worry.  That is a good philosophy for us to maintain.  The Lord knows what we need and He will provide. 

3/03            Matthew 6:26-27

Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? 27 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?

CARES

God cares for you.  He is intimately involved in your life.  We can truly say that every day is a good day for Jesus is there ahead of and with us and He will guide us every step of the way.  Jesus is Lord. 

3/02            Matthew 6:25
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?

WORRY
Do not worry.  From the lips of Jesus.  This is important for us.  Insecurity and worry cloud our days and crowd our lives.  Do not worry.  Period.  It’s a promise to us that Jesus has better things for us.  Do not worry.  Jesus knows what you are going through and He is there with you.  Do not worry. 

3/01            Matthew 6:24

“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.

CHOOSE

Choose today-serve Jesus or serve the world.  It is a simple choice.  It isn’t a complex theological issue.  Who do you love?  Who are you serving?  Serve the Lord.  Set aside the claims of this world and serve the Lord.

02/29          Matthew 6:22
“Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light. 23 But when your eye is bad, your whole body is filled with darkness. And if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness is!

GAZE
Gaze upon Jesus.  Focus your life upon Him.  Seek to know all about Him and keep His presence uppermost in our awareness.  He is here.  He is seeking to use us.  Come Lord Jesus.  Help me to be filled with your light.  Take away the darkness.  Thank you Lord.  

02/28          Matthew 6:19-21

“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. 21 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.

CARE

The Lord cares for you.  He is concerned about every single person and is calling you to care for them as He cares for you.  We do those things that make a difference in the lives of our fellow man.  We are the representative of the Lord High God and He will use us to minister to the people who live around us.  People need the Lord and they will only know Him when you act like Jesus. 

02/27          Matthew 6:14-18

“If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. 16 “And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. 17 But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. 18 Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.

LIVE

Live like you are in the presence of the Lord.  He is there and He is concerned.  Speak to Him about your needs and do so privately for the Lord is minutely involved in your life.  He knows you.  He is Lord. 

02/26          Matthew 6:9-13

Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today the food we need, 12 and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. 13 And don’t let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.

MEANINGFUL

Our time with the Lord is important and is a meaningful time of conversation.  Talk with the Lord like He is standing there with you and knows everything about you.  Ask Him.  He will listen.