And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
The Lord Who Provides,
I confess that it is easy to slide into worry about money. And I see people around me in the church who struggle financially. But as much as some of them struggle, they are never without basic needs. Though I certainly cannot know all situations in the world, your word I believe promises that, for the Christian, you will, in some way provide for our basic needs - in some cases through the generosity of other Christians.
I pray that these children come to trust in you to provide their needs so that they do not fret over such things. Certainly they should do their part in providing by being willing to seek work and to work, but may they not worry about what will actually happen in that regard. That is not easy, and they will need to learn that trust and reliance. I pray that you guide them in this way. Help them to see all the times you have provided for them so that they can build that trust. Help them see you act in other people's lives as an example.
And through that learning, I pray that they develop a calm and peaceful heart.
Amen
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