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. 

02/25          Matthew 6:7-8

“When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again. 8 Don’t be like them, for your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!

KNOW

Know the Lord.  His Word gives us specific details about who He is and His character.  Learn about Him.  Speak to Him as One that is there for He is concerned about every aspect of your life.  Jesus is Lord. 

02/24          Matthew 6:6

But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.

PRAY

We are called to pray.  We are encouraged to pray.  We are directed to pray.  Pray.  You need to talk with the Lord.  You need to spend time with Jesus talking with Him about your life. 

02/23          Matthew 6:5

“When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get.

REWARD

We will indeed receive reward for the good that we do but we don’t want to receive that reward now for it will be far better to recive our reward from the hand of the Lord in Heaven.  Truly care for those around you because they need you.