Why Worry? Trusting the God Who Sees, Knows, and Provides

Why Worry? Trusting the God Who Sees, Knows, and Provides

"Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."
— Matthew 6:26–29 (NKJV)

When Jesus spoke these words, He was addressing people who lived with real, daily uncertainty. Food wasn’t stocked in pantries. Clothing wasn’t grabbed from overflowing closets. Tomorrow’s provision wasn’t guaranteed. And yet, He called their anxious hearts—and ours—to look. Look at the birds. Consider the lilies. If God provides for them, how much more will He care for you?

I want to walk with you through three truths Jesus gives us in this passage, truths that met me right in the middle of my worry and taught me what it means to trust the God who sees, knows, and provides.

1. God Sees You—and Values You More Than You Know

"Look at the birds of the air… your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?" (Matthew 6:26)

It’s easy to feel invisible when you’re struggling—like no one notices your fear, your striving, your sleepless nights. I felt that invisibility deeply when I graduated during the 2008 recession. I entered a workforce that didn’t seem to have room for me. Jobs evaporated before I could even apply. I watched friends land positions while I hit closed doors.

But Jesus reminds us to look up: Look at the birds. They don’t stress over their next meal. Yet our Father sees them—and we are worth far more to Him. Every moment I thought I was overlooked, God saw me. He hadn’t forgotten. He was already making a way.

2. Worry Won’t Add—It Only Drains

"Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?" (Matthew 6:27)

Worry promises control—but it only steals peace. I spent countless nights anxious during that season, wondering how I’d ever build a future in a broken economy. I thought if I just worried enough, maybe I could figure it out. Maybe I could fix it. Worry put things onto me instead of God.

But Jesus asks a piercing question: What does worry add? The answer is sobering—nothing. It adds no height to our stature. No hours to our life. No dollars to our bank account. Instead, it drains us of the strength we need to trust and move forward.

It took me time to realize that my worrying wasn’t changing my circumstances. But trust? Trust was what opened my eyes to see how God was providing in ways I never expected—employing me in an industry that had just collapsed, teaching me resilience, guiding my every step.

3. God Provides with Beauty and Care Beyond What We Can Imagine

"Consider the lilies of the field… even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these." (Matthew 6:28–29)

Jesus paints a picture here that hits hard if you let it. Solomon—Israel’s wealthiest, wisest, most glorious king—wasn’t dressed like a simple flower. Why? Because lilies don’t work for their beauty. They don’t toil. They don’t strive. They just grow—because that’s how God designed them, and because He provides for them.

I remember staring at the uncertain road ahead and thinking: What can I possibly build here? How can anything good come from this mess? But God wasn’t asking me to toil or spin to prove my worth. He was asking me to trust His design, His timing, His provision.

And as I let go—brick by brick, worry by worry—He opened doors I never imagined. He clothed my future with more beauty and purpose than I could have stitched together on my own. I read these verses everyday around three to four times a day to let it soak it into my soul. He showed me how He provides, and I continuously struggle with this daily as I know I need Him for my daily bread.

Final Thought

If God feeds the birds, if He clothes the lilies more beautifully than Solomon’s royal robes—how much more will He provide for you?
Let go of worry.
Trust the God who sees, knows, and provides.
If He did it for me in the middle of a recession, He’ll do it for you—right where you are

A Prayer to Trust the God Who Provides

Heavenly Father,
Thank You for seeing me, knowing me, and valuing me far more than I sometimes believe. Forgive me for the moments I let worry steal my peace. Help me look at the birds and lilies and remember that You are my Provider. When I feel unseen, remind me You never take Your eyes off me. When I feel anxious, draw me back to Your promises. Let me trust You—not the systems around me, not my own striving, but You. Clothe my life in Your provision and peace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.