If you believe that God provides for you, then why do you worry and concern yourself with temporal things?

 If you believe that God provides for you, then why do you worry and concern yourself with temporal things?

Brother, watch over yourself with strictness—since you are always in the presence of God—and place your hope in no one else but Him alone, through faith.

If you have a need, beseech God to fulfill it according to His will. And for whatever you receive, thank God unceasingly, for it is He who provides it to you.

If, however, you find yourself completely lacking something, do not pin your hopes on any human being; do not become sorrowful, nor harbor resentment against anyone. Instead, endure with a willing and tranquil spirit, reflecting thus:

"I deserve many afflictions because of my sins; yet, if it be God’s will, He may show mercy upon me."

And when you think in this manner, He Himself will provide for all your needs.

If you believe that God provides for you, then why do you fret and concern yourself with temporal matters and the needs of the body?

But if you do not believe that God provides for you—and consequently, disregarding Him, you take it upon yourself to provide for your own needs—then you are the most wretched of all people. What use is such a life?

"Cast your burden upon the Lord" (Ps. 54:23), and you will not lose your courage, no matter what threatens you. Since you have dedicated yourself to God, live with your mind at rest.

— Abba Isaiah