I taught a lesson this past Wednesday night at New Hope Church in West Dallas on Matthew 6: 25-34 www.newhopechurchwd.org (website still in infancy stage but you can view it). This is a familiar passage to some but not to many. Worring or being axious is just something we do. You hear people say that you are not supposed to worry and the phrase " if you are going to pray dont worry and if you are going to worry dont pray". But the reality is that we all get anxoius, we all worry from time to time.

The current economic crisis in America and most other countires in the world can give people reason to worry. With people losing their jobs in record numbers, forclosures, reposessions, credit charge offs, savings and investments decreasing, donations to non-profits significantly decreasing and whatever else you can name, its happening. With all the forementioed, some believe it is now official time to start worrying.

The passage of scripture basically reminds us that God sustains nature. He takes care of the animals (vs.26) and he takes care of the plants (vs. 28, 30). Then the writer reminds us that we are of more value to God than the birds, the lillies and grass so we should not worry or be anxious about our needs or sustainability (vs 31).

The "b" clause of verse 32 gives us the second of two reasons why we should not, "for your heavenly father knows that you need them all." Isn't that great to hear that we dont have to worry or be anxious for our basic needs becuase our heavenly father knows that we need them all. But i want to go one step further. We don't have to worry or be anxious about anything becuase our heavenly father knows everything that we need albeit basic or not.

So as you go throughout your day, your week, this rest of this month, this year and your life, remember that God know whats you need of.

So is it time to worry? No, it is not.