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Luke
  
29"And do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind.30For all these things the nations of the world seek after, and your Father knows that you need these things.31But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you."


Having shown his disciples that they were unable to do anything regarding their creation and growth, Christ instructs them not to worry about food and drink, or be afraid of famine and wars, for fear is a token of the Gentiles, taking into consideration that Christ freed his followers from hopelessness and misery, and directed them toward God, their Father. My dear brother, hold fast to Christ’s revelation that God is our Father, and we his children. Realize the meaning of this word, and rely on it that your heart may feel assured. If then earthly fathers look after their children at all times, how much more will your heavenly Father guard you, expect your trust, prayers, and thanking, answer you in his overflowing love, secure your future, and bless your neighbors? Turn to your Lord, leave your worries and problems, cling to the will of the Highest, and wish as he wishes that all your life may be arranged by his Spirit, and you may become free, lovely, wise, and righteous in his presence. Do you pray to your Father? He knows your hardship before you speak, but he expects your request and thanking.
In addition to that, Christ tells you that the kingdom of God is coming, and in it is no darkness at all. On that day, nobody will despise you, or torment you, or even deceive you, for your Father is the Possessor of this kingdom, and your brother is the king. Then your problems disappear. Forget your worries, and care about your Father’s things, and the Merciful will arrange all your things in his kindness.

Prayer
O Father, I thank you, and worship to you joyfully, for you became for Christ’s sake our true Father. Forgive me my little faith and unfaith. Strengthen my trust in your righteousness. Let your kingdom come today into our country and the whole world that faith in your salvation may cover the world, and many may become free from their worries through their trust in your fatherhood.
Question
Why does Christ command us not to worry? What is the difference between the unworried and the dependent?