The media has been saying over and over that from an economic viewpoint, 2023 is not apt to be much better than 2022. While many people have suffered some loss last year, the Christian does not need to be so concerned about it.

People of this world build their lives and comfort levels on the things they possess. There is no doubt that having things does make a more comfortable life here, but it cannot give peace of mind and soul.

According to Matthew 6:33, the believer’s job in 2023 is the same as last year – to do His will. It has never changed. Just because the world will be more watchful over their pennies and activities this year, it is not the task of the believer. Since God is not any less in control, we need to continue to trust His faithfulness to His promises and be as faithful as we can in return. He ever watches over His own and provides abundant grace when needed.

The above verse states that if we seek His will and the promotion of His Kingdom above all else, that He will take care of your needs. Since God knows all your needs before you even ask, this verse is a most blessed declaration.

Christians can panic if they build their wealth on the stock market, mutual funds, CDs, real estate, etc. But when you build your wealth on eternal riches in Heaven, remember that no economic downturn can affect them – neither can any storm (inflation, stock market crash, etc.) destroy them.

God has promised to meet the needs of His children when they serve Him and seek to walk in righteousness. This is plainly seen in Matthew 6:33: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” It is also promised in Philippians 4:19: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

As believers, we tend to become anxious when two things occur:

1. We get our eyes off of Him – like Peter walking on the water!
2. We start to worry about our needs and do not take them to Him!

Anxiety and cares can be dealt with by bringing each of them to Him. He cares about you and wants to show you that He is more than capable of meeting your needs. Leaving matters in His hands relieves stress and enables you to walk in peace, according to Philippians 4:6,7: “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Have you taken your burden to the Lord in prayer and left it there today?