Anxious for Nothing

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“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?' These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Matthew 6:31-33, ESV

Written by Squirrel

Transcribed by Meg

My human worries a lot. She worries about house repairs, chores, traffic, work (still haven't figured out what that word means), and lots of other stuff.

I find it all very confusing. She says that she follows a God who loves her and provides for her needs. A God who is always watching over her and listening to her prayers.

To me, it sounds a lot like a doggo's human. If I'm hungry, she gets me food. If I'm not feeling well, she gets me medicine to help me feel better. If I'm tired, she makes sure I have a fluffy bed. If I'm dirty, she washes me (which is super mean, but I digress). I don't even have to ask, most of the time. She sees my need and acts accordingly. I guess I do ask for somethings like going potty or being let out on the deck, but she seems to welcome even my asks.

Why would I bother with this whole worrying thing when I know that whatever I need, my human will provide? Sure, sometimes dinner is a little later than I want, but it always arrives. I might get antsy, but I never worry about not getting dinner at all. She's never not given me a meal; why would she start forgetting now?

Maybe this God she follows isn't as powerful and in control as a doggo's human is. Maybe that's why she has to worry so much. Because if this God were even half as loving and involved as my human, then she wouldn't have to worry so much because she would know that He would always come through.

Then she would be as relaxed as I am, falling asleep with a peanut jar between my legs. See? She doesn't just provide for my needs. She even listens to my wants.