Philippians 4:19-20 We were made for good works to proclaim the goodness of God.

 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 

If God adorns the wild flowers of the field and all majestic beauty that is found in nature how much more will He care for us. We have such little faith in His ability to provide for us. Trust Him and enjoy the peace that He gives us. There is no one who loves us more than God. He cares for us. Our faith in Him and not in ourselves blesses us. Just like Abraham and Sarah we are blessed to be a  blessing to others. Carla

Philippians 4:19-20

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. (NKJV)

Paul says that he is full because they gave. In this verse he writes that God will supply all their needs. The Philippians, in turn, will be full because of the gifts God will give them. Out of His abundant wealth, God will more than amply take care of the Philippians. The NKJV Study Bible

Paul’s needs were met through the Philippians’ generous financial gift. In the tradition of mutual exchange common to ancient friendship, Paul trusts God to meet the needs of the church at Philippi. The Philippians don’t need to practice caution in giving. They are free to give, and in doing so they testify to God’s provision. The Greek term used here for glory, doxa, refers to God’s majesty and honor. Faithlife Study Bible

Romans 11:36

For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

Galatians 1:4–5

who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Psalm 23:1

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Romans 2:4

Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

We are hearts that touch.

Which may sound too sentimental in the real world, where hearts touch, and hearts hurt. In the real world, where hearts hope, and hearts break. Hearts heal, and hearts splinter. But here’s the good news: it is from those splintered places, that hearts give—love and empathy and healing and mercy—again, and again, and again. We are hearts that touch, and it makes our world a better place.

And here’s the deal my friends; when we ask one another, “How’s your heart?” it is an affirmation, and reminder, that self-care matters.

This we know: Care of any kind—compassion, generosity, forgiveness, reconciliation, peacemaking, service, ministry, teaching, giving, healing—begins with and is nourished by self-care. By self-compassion.

Care for our heart begins here: let us be gentle with ourselves. It is a restorative mainlined straight to the heart.

… this life-giving affirmation from Thérèse of Lisieux. “Jesus set before me the book of nature; I understood how all the flowers [God] has created are beautiful, how the splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not take away the perfume of the little violet or the delightful simplicity of the daisy… If all flowers wanted to be roses, nature would lose her springtime beauty, and the fields would no longer be decked out with wildflowers. And so it is in the world of souls.” (Thérèse of Lisieux, “Story of a Soul”)

I’m not sure where the “garden”—nature, walking, reading, music, eucharist, meditation—is for you. But the invitation is life-giving. It’s okay to take care of yourself.

Be gentle with yourself. It is okay to ask for help. To not be perfect. To make mistakes. To not appease everyone. To say, “no”. Sabbath Moments