Seek what He Desires to Give

And do not seek what you are to eat
and what you are to drink,
nor be worried.
For the nations of the world seek after these things,
and your Father knows that you need them.
Instead, seek his kingdom,
and these things will be added to you.
Fear not, little flock,
for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 12:29-32

Father,

You are my king. You are our king. I love that you are both my Father and the King. But I am fearful and worried. So much depends on you...more than I know...and I feel as if you will not be a giver and give to us all of the good things we need. Is it really your "good pleasure" to give us the goodness of your kingdom? If I understood that, then it would drive my fear and anxiety out.

So, Father in Heaven, I ask you to open our hearts to know that you are a loving and giving Father. Would you please take us to the depths of that truth? Help us not only to understand it but rest in who you are.

So many of my friends need to know you as Father and it seems that so much gets in the way of that. They are carrying way too much. I carry their burdens too. It is all too much.

I admit to you that we need to repent. We are trying to be in control of our lives when you offer the promise of rest in your love and care. You are kind and we don't believe that whole heartedly.

I read in your word just how much you want to pursue and redeem people and your world...how much you love the world. Will you please give us the joy of that love for the world too? Would you also please give us the joy of trusting that you are loving and powerful?

You are a promise keeping Father. Here is my heart. I want to trust you in that with all of my heart.

In Jesus' name. For Jesus' name's sake.