Give and Pray; Don't Hoard and Worry

 Matthew 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

As we move into the second chapter of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives some pretty clear directions on how to live life as His followers.  First, be genuinely generous, giving to the needy from a heart full of thanksgiving. Second, pray purely, without the fancy words or for show, seeking a sincere connection with God and His will.  Third, in case we forgot the first step already, halt all hoarding, trying to cling to all the trappings of this world, focusing instead on what we are truly preparing for: eternity with the true and living God.  Finally, attack anxiety at its roots; if we don't it becomes worry and worse.