Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you (Mat 6:31-33).

Father, I pray that Your church will intentionally seek Your Kingdom, seek Your righteousness and keep Your commandments, knowing that it is You that has called us, and it is You who watches over us.

Father God, I know that you provide for our every need, you ensure we have food and clothes: for the righteous are not forsaken. Hallelujah! Father, help us to look past our temporary circumstances and recognise that it is you who keeps us going from one day to the next, that it is you who wakes us in the morning to see a new day. Father, I recognise that it is not by our own will or effort that we live, but through your unconditional love, your grace and mercies – and for all these blessings, Almighty God, I give you praise, in Jesus’ name.

Father, lead us in a plain path, O God; guide us and cause us to walk in your righteousness in the name of Jesus. Hallelujah! I give you thanks, Almighty God and Father, in Jesus’ precious name. Amen.