And He said to His disciples,
"For this reason I say to you,
do not worry about your life,as to what you will eat;
nor for your body, as to what you will put on.
"For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.
"Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap;
they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them;
how much more valuable you are than the birds!
"And which of you by worrying
can add a single hour to his life's span?
"If then you cannot do even a very little thing,
why do you worry about other matters?
"Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin;
but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory
clothed himself like one of these.
"But if God so clothes the grass in the field,
which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace,
how much more will He clothe you?
You men of little faith!
"And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink,
and do not keep worrying.
"For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek;
but your Father knows that you need these things.
"But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
Luke 12:22-31
"For this reason I say to you,
do not worry about your life,as to what you will eat;
nor for your body, as to what you will put on.
"For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing.
"Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap;
they have no storeroom nor barn, and yet God feeds them;
how much more valuable you are than the birds!
"And which of you by worrying
can add a single hour to his life's span?
"If then you cannot do even a very little thing,
why do you worry about other matters?
"Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin;
but I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory
clothed himself like one of these.
"But if God so clothes the grass in the field,
which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace,
how much more will He clothe you?
You men of little faith!
"And do not seek what you will eat and what you will drink,
and do not keep worrying.
"For all these things the nations of the world eagerly seek;
but your Father knows that you need these things.
"But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added to you.
Luke 12:22-31
Wang and Gene moved to Michigan after a couple of years of comfortably living in Ohio. Being already members, they joined our CFC group and automatically blended in. One happy normal family... Gene works full time as an IT professional while Wang takes care of the home and their three beautiful girls. Their joyful outlook made everyone at ease and they instantly were part of our little prayer family.
The youngest of the girls was born in the Philippines with spina bifida ... don't ask me, I am not in the medical field, but I believe it has something to do with her spine. She survived a lot of medical treatments. She is now six years old and goes to school, to a special school. She is paralyzed from waist down. Wang takes care of her daily personal needs. Gene carries her everywhere they go. This might be what they will be doing for the rest of their lives yet they have kept on living normal and happy lives. They depend on God's love for them so that everyday is not a struggle but a celebration.
Wang has a contagious laugh and every time I hear it, I am reminded that worry should not have any place in my heart.... instead, FAITH shall be my shield and everything shall be added unto me.
- no Angel -
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