“And why worry about clothes? Notice how the flowers grow in the field. They never work or spin yarn for clothes.
I will be like dew to the people of Israel. They will blossom like flowers. They will be firmly rooted like cedars from Lebanon.
Don’t take a traveling bag for the trip, a change of clothes, sandals, or a walking stick. After all, the worker deserves to have his needs met.
“So I tell you to stop worrying about what you will eat, drink, or wear. Isn’t life more than food and the body more than clothes?
“Can any of you add a single hour to your life by worrying?
“Don’t ever worry and say, ‘What are we going to eat?’ or ‘What are we going to drink?’ or ‘What are we going to wear?’
The Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha! You worry and fuss about a lot of things.
“When you are put on trial in synagogues or in front of rulers and authorities, don’t worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “So I tell you to stop worrying about what you will eat or wear.
Consider how the flowers grow. They never work or spin yarn for clothes. But I say that not even Solomon in all his majesty was dressed like one of these flowers.
He answered them, “Whoever has two shirts should share with the person who doesn’t have any. Whoever has food should share it too.”
Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks.
Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you.