“…All this time and money wasted on fashion - do you think it makes that much difference? Instead of looking at the fashions, walk out into the fields and look at the wildflowers. They never primp or shop, but have you ever seen color and design quite like it?”

“The 10 best-dressed men and women in the country look shabby alongside them. If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers - most of which are never even seen - don’t you think he will attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you?” (Matthew 6:28-30 The Message)

This is perhaps the most paradoxical passages of Scripture. On the one hand it is a great promise. On the other hand it is extremely difficult in its daily application. This is especially true in this current season of financial panic.

Ironically, the times we need to lean on this promise the most, are often the times we tend to trust God the least. It is true in our personal lives and it is true in our churches.

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