Matthew 6 -- from GV

There's a lot covered in Matthew 6, but the lesson that sticks out the most to us is right at the end -- "do not worry." We are all aware of how we should be, that our obedience to God will always in the end provide for us -- but sometimes it's just so hard. We know that Jesus wanted us to not be slaves to money, power or greed; but in today's world it's so difficult because it costs so much just to get the simple things. It's hard sometime to know the difference between being a good steward of money and being a slave to it, we walk a fine line. As college students we are more than well aware of the price we pay for necessities; to live, to sleep, to eat, to gain knowledge -- it all comes with a price. With all of these responsibilities in life, when are you worrying too much and when are you worrying too little? Jesus gives us his answer, "seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added onto you." If we have the answer, why is it so hard to get by?

For me (adam) the first part is extremely difficult to do. I worry about the money and the food and tons of other stuff. It's so clear what god wants. If each of our actions and thoughts brings glory to him then this verse and my faith tells me that the imprisonment of the world will be lifted of our backs. If this is true, which i completely believe that it is, why do I suck so bad at life?