Provided

      We have all gone on trips, whether short or small.  I like the ones that have a brochure that tell me what is provided, however, most of my trips don't have that and we have to prepare.  Some make lists, some just pack everything so that they forget nothing, some wing it and get what they need when they get there.  I am a list maker.  At some point, before most long trips, you'll find a list with items crossed out and some not.  The ones crossed out are the things I have packed or decided not to pack.  The ones still visible are needed right up until departure day and are put in the bag as I use them to get ready to go. 

      It never fails though.  I get to my destination, and I have forgotten something, and I have to go get it.  Its ridiculous.  I was reminded by a friend today that we are to be anxious about nothing and we not to worry about anything we need. 

      Jesus states in Mathew 6:25, 33-34, Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.  Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?...But seek first His righteousness, and all these tings will be given to you as well.  Therefore, do no worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own.

      Philippians 4:6  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

      These words are a song to my heart.  They sing a melody.  Everything I NEED is PROVIDED.  He also wants us to present our prayers and requests to Him.  The things we want.  He still wants us to ask for them.  He knows best and may not give me what I want, but He has my back in all things.  I will never be without the things that I need.  It is sometimes difficult for me to remember this.  I'm working on it.