Do not worry or be anxious (perpetually uneasy, distracted), saying, "What are we going to eat?" or "What are we going to drink?" or "What are we going to wear?" For the pagans eagerly seek all these things; but do not worry, for your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also.
Matthew 6:31-33 (AMP)
I look at this list of things Jesus tells us to not worry about and think, "Add 'where are we going to live?' and you've pretty much got the Top Four Concerns of Mankind, right there." Why else do we work 40-60 hours a week?
And yet, a person HAS to pay attention to such things. I mean, we can't go around naked, starving, and dehydrated.
Perhaps the key resides in the word worry. It's one thing to need to physically provide for yourself and your loved ones. It's another thing to have your happiness and sense of well-being completely dependent on food, drink, and shelter.
Part of Thomas à Kempis' thoughts on these verses:
O most sweet and loving Lord, you know my weaknesses and my sufferings. I am often weighed down, tempted, disturbed, and defiled. I come to you for a remedy. I beg you for comfort and support. You know what good things I need and how poor I am in righteousness.
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Truth is...Where do you put your trust: in things or the creator of all things?
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