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Gospel Reading for June 20, 2026 – Matthew 6: 24-34
GOOD INDICATION
Jesus said to his disciples: “No one can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span? Why are you anxious about clothes? Learn from the way the wild flowers grow. They do not work or spin. But I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was clothed like one of them. If God so clothes the grass of the field, which grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not much more provide for you, O you of little faith? So do not worry and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or ‘What are we to drink?’ or ‘What are we to wear?’ All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil.”
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One GOOD INDICATION of the depth of our faith is how much we worry. When we constantly worry about things that have not yet happened—or even about things that have already happened and that we fear may happen again—it reveals something about the extent of our trust in God. If we truly believe that God loves us and will provide for our needs, we will not be consumed by anxiety. Instead, we will do our part by preparing for whatever may come, while entrusting everything else to God’s providence and mercy.
From a practical standpoint, worrying does not solve the problems we worry about. It only robs us of our peace, fills us with anxiety, and often deprives us of restful sleep.
The better approach is to live each day faithfully and do our best wherever God has placed us—at home, at work, at school, or in any other responsibility entrusted to us. A student who studies diligently and attends classes faithfully need not be overly anxious about grades. An employee who performs his or her duties conscientiously need not be preoccupied with promotions, knowing that good work will eventually be recognized. A homemaker who manages time and resources wisely need not constantly worry about unfinished tasks or the family’s basic needs. The same principle applies to all of us in the different vocations and responsibilities we have in life.
As Jesus says in Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you besides.” When we strive to live according to God’s will, we place our lives on the right path and will ultimately reap what we sow (Galatians 6:7).
Let us reflect on this song written during Covid Time, NEVER TO WORRY –
Sometimes I hear his voice
calling my name out loud.
Telling me not to fear and be brave
because he won’t leave my side.
Look at the birds on air,
they never fret just fly.
Never to worry, God in His glory,
takes care of humankind.
My soul will always thirst for you,
O Lord, for you are my God.
How can I live without your love
when you are the source of life and love?
Look at the birds on air,
they never fret just fly.
Never to worry, God in His glory,
takes care of human kind.
Never to worry, God in His glory,
takes care of human kind.
Lord Jesus, help us to trust more deeply in your loving providence. Teach us to do our best each day, to seek first your Kingdom, and to leave tomorrow in your hands!
