how i see it

I've been on a little bit of a roller coaster lately. The economy has taken it's toll on a lot of people. I know quite a few people who have either lost their job or had their hours/salary cut. Working for a nonprofit my ministry is totally reliant on the generosity of others and this has caused quite a bit of worry in my life.

I called my father today to talk to him about all the uncertainty I'm dealing with. I have always respected what he has to say, and believe he has been blessed with godly wisdom and has more faith than anyone I know. Among other things he said to me, "Your mom and I have been through a lot of tough times and God has always provided." Now he wasn't kidding. They have been through many trials. He has been in ministry well over 25 years and has seen it all. He's been on the highest mountains and the lowest valleys and yet God has always provided and not just provided, but blessed.

God has always provided, and he always will. I just have to have more faith. This section of scripture has helped me trust God more and I wanted to pass it on to you.

Luke 12:22-29
22Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? 26Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? 27"Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 28If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! 29And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it.