Eleventh Saturday of Ordinary Time

So do not worry and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear?’ All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.

Sometimes we can become so worried about worldly things that we lose sight of the goal of life: to know, love, and serve God and His children so that we can get to heaven. The world can swamp us with worries, doubts, and fears as we try to juggle our needs, wants, and hopes. However, as long as we trust in God, He will provide everything we need to not only survive, but to thrive as His children. Worrying about the past or the future can keep us from seeing what we are supposed to be doing in the present. So let us clear our minds of those things that are blinding us to what we should be seeking: the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness.

What worries, doubts, and fears keep us from doing God’s Will? How can we overcome them? What are we doing today to seek the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness?

O Lord, you know what we need, want, and hope for. Give these things to us in your own way and time.

Amen.