Most of us live pretty comfortably. We have food on the table and a roof over our heads. We can get away with saying we 'need' something, when in actual fact we actually only 'want' it. Sometimes things can get tough, but most of us could say we generally live well.

But what about the times when the things we have just aren't enough, when the future is looming and we're not sure we can afford it? What about those university fees or rental deposit or car payments? Will we ever be earning enough to have our own place?! But, let's slow down and think about this from God's perspective. This is the God who 'covers the sky with clouds; he supplies the earth with rain and makes grass grow on the hills' (Psalm 147:8 NIV). He's aware of our needs (Matthew 6:32) and he wants us to lay them before him expectantly (Psalm 5:3).

That doesn't mean we have a wish-fulfilling genie who gives us everything we ask for, but it does mean we've never had a friend like him. God's able to see our real needs and he's ready to help us. Whether it's emotional strength, physical energy or financial stuff, God's ready to help us face it and provide all we need as it's required.

So what now? Have a read of Matthew 6:25-34 - then pray that God will help you learn to rely on him for everything, the big things and the little things.

— SCRIPTURE —
'Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.' Matthew 6:32 NLT
— SOULFOOD —
Rev 15-18, Luke 18:18-43, Ps 19, Pro 8:6-7