(Luke 12:22 NIV) Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.
(Luke 12:23 NIV) Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes.
(Luke 12:24 NIV) Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds!
(Luke 12:25 NIV) Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life ?
(Luke 12:26 NIV) Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?
(Luke 12:27 NIV) "Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.
(Luke 12:28 NIV) If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith!
(Luke 12:29 NIV) And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it.
(Luke 12:30 NIV) For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them.
(Luke 12:31 NIV) But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.
(Luke 12:32 NIV) "Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.
(Phil 4:6 NIV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
(Phil 4:7 NIV) And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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