THOUGHT for the week

‘Do not worry, saying “what shall we eat?” or “what shall we drink?”or “what shall we wear?” for the pagans run after these things, and your Heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and these things will be given to you as well’ – Matthew chapter 6:31-34 Modern life gives us plenty of reason to worry. We lead stressful lives and this can easily be corrosive and depressive to our mental and physical health.

The worst thing we can do in that situation is to reject help and keep our problems to ourselves.

Jesus would not have advised people not to worry without suggesting a remedy.

This lies not in seeking wealth or comfort, but in joining the many people worldwide who have discovered the spiritual support that is freely available from God. This is what Jesus called God’s kingdom.

God’s influence is not otherworldly, it is an essential part of life, we are required to learn to recognise and accept it, just as we accept food and drink.

In worship of God in our churches we come together both individually and collectively to seek God’s will and guidance in our lives, leaving our worries and fears with God and supporting each other on our journey.