If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? Matthew 6:30
“I have never worried about our temporal affairs, and I have seen by experience that God has always provided for us. When we were two, providence provided enough for two; for four when we were four; and when our number increased the needs of all were supplied, thus verifying the divine promise. “Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His justice, and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matt. 6:33) “Be not solicitous for your life, what you shall eat, nor for your body, what you shall put on.” (Matt. 6:25).”
Paul of the Cross (1694-1775) in Saints’ Quotes: Holy Quotations for Purification of the Soul, Collection on Gratitude.
I really needed to hear this for GTP as we are growing. And I even had to look up the word “solicitous” because I wanted to understand the nuance. It’s basically concerned to the point of anxiousness. I am tempted to fear often.
Seriously, we went from 5-10 staff members in the last 6 months. Four of the positions were directly funded by grants but we still have some significant unmet financial needs. Should I worry? Not for a minute.
I reminding myself to pray and to invite people to participate with GTP in God’s work. For an example of the impact, check out the national news story about Palmful of Maize in Malawi.
At GTP, our efforts are breaking the dependency syndrome, as the Malawi government minister described it, and we are building generous disciples of Jesus Christ in the process. Please join in this work by giving here.