Christian Quote of the Day — John Flavel | October 22, 2026
CHRISTIAN QUOTE OF THE DAY
“You have a Father that cares for you.”
— John Flavel
Source: The Mystery of Providence, Chapter 9
John Flavel wrote these words while reflecting on the providence and care of God.
They are simple words, but they address something many of us need to remember when worry begins to grow.
God is not indifferent to what concerns us.
He cares.
Flavel speaks of God as a Father who knows what his children need.
That changes the way we can approach our worries.
We do not have to hide them.
We do not have to pretend they are insignificant.
And we do not have to convince ourselves that we must carry them entirely by ourselves.
Sometimes the concern will still require action.
A decision may still need to be made.
A difficult conversation may still need to happen.
A problem may still take time to resolve.
But underneath all of that can remain this quiet assurance:
You have a Father who cares for you.
Quote Reflection
Our worries can feel deeply personal, but so is God’s care.
John Flavel reminds us that we are not bringing our concerns to someone distant or indifferent. We are bringing them to a Father who cares for us.
