Devotions: Added to You
Day 1: Trusting in God's Provision
Reading: Luke 12:22-24
Devotional: Jesus teaches us not to be anxious about our lives, what we will eat, or our bodies, what we will wear. He reminds us that life is more than food and the body more than clothes. Reflect on the areas of your life where anxiety takes hold. How can you shift your focus from worry to trust in God's provision?
Questions for Reflection:
1. In what ways can you practically embrace the truth that God provides for His creation?
2. How does recognizing the care God gives to the birds of the air help you to trust Him with your own needs?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to release my anxieties to You, knowing that You care for me more deeply than I can comprehend. May I rest in the assurance of Your provision. Amen.
Day 2: Reorienting Life Priorities
Reading: Luke 12:25-26
Devotional: Anxiety can be a constant struggle, but Jesus challenges us by asking if worry can add a single hour to our lives. Today, consider what you prioritize and how reorienting your focus to God's kingdom can alleviate the burden of worry.
Questions for Reflection:
1. What priorities need to be reassessed in your life to align with the pursuit of God's kingdom?
2. Can you recall a time when letting go of worry resulted in a sense of peace?
Prayer: Lord, guide me to discern the priorities that align with Your kingdom and give me the strength to let go of fruitless worries. Amen.
Day 3: The Eternal Kingdom as Our Treasure
Reading: Luke 12:31-34
Devotional: Jesus instructs us to seek God's kingdom, promising that our needs will be provided for as we do. He encourages us to store up treasure in heaven. Reflect on what it means to truly seek God's kingdom and how it changes your perspective on earthly possessions.
Questions for Reflection:
1. How can you actively seek God's kingdom in your daily life?
2. What does 'storing up treasure in heaven' look like for you?
Prayer: Almighty God, I desire to seek Your kingdom above all else. Help me to invest in eternal treasures and find my satisfaction in You. Amen.
Day 4: Anxiety Overcome by Trusting in Divine Provision
Reading: Luke 12:27-30
Devotional: The sermon reminds us of God's care for the lilies and His provision for the nations. As we seek to trust in divine provision, let's explore how to overcome anxiety by focusing on the One who provides abundantly.
Questions for Reflection:
1. What does it mean to you that God values you more than the lilies, which He clothes so beautifully?
2. How can recognizing God's provision for the whole world help you trust Him more in your personal life?
Prayer: Father, thank You for valuing me and providing for my every need. Help me to live with the confidence that You will take care of me as I seek Your kingdom. Amen.
Day 5: The Pursuit of Divine Grace and Fulfillment
Reading: Luke 12:32-34
Devotional: Today, let's meditate on the gift of God's kingdom, freely given to us. We are encouraged to not fear but to be reassured of our place as heirs to His kingdom. Consider how this promise of divine grace and fulfillment can shape the way you live and share your faith.
Questions for Reflection:
1. What does it mean to you that it is God's pleasure to give you the kingdom?
2. How can the assurance of your inheritance in God's kingdom impact the way you interact with others?
Prayer: Gracious God, I am humbled by Your gift of the kingdom. Help me to live in the confidence of Your promises and share the hope of Your grace with those around me. Amen.
