Food for Thought
Have you had times in your life when you have moments of foolish thoughts or deeds; had a grudge towards someone; and forgot who we need to turn to help us overcome all our short comings? Sure, as humans we all have had similar experiences, but we need to remember that HE overcame the world and died for us so that we might be saved.
Bill and I have lots of devotional books and study Bibles that helps us when we need that extra explanation for something on our mind and heart. When I get really stressed out, anxious, hurt, frustrated, angry, and overwhelmed, I will pull my devotional books off the shelf and browse through them to locate the one verse or passage that seems to speak to me and help me with my insecurity. I am a person who has always tried to be the peacemaker and the one who tries to help all those around me to have a life that is perfect! I am like a “momma” bear trying to protect her cubs. In reality, I know I can not produce that perfect life – the only thing I can do is pray for all I love, know, and even those I don’t know.
To assure all who might read this blog and know the family – there is no one instant or problem that caused me to write this! As they say in the movies – “if any of these problems may lend you to think it is about you – it is purely accidental! But again, if any of these cause any reader to stop and think, then remember the power of prayer! Sometimes something bears on my heart and I have to share it. Usually Bill is my sounding board – today will be no exception because he will read it before this blog is posted. This is the teacher coming out in both of us!The following are passages that struck a chord for me today – bits of wisdom to remind me of whom I need to turn to when I need help, regardless how small my problem might be.
“Oh God, You know my foolishness;
And my sins are not hidden from You.”
Psalm 69:5
“Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge
against one of your people, but love
your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.”
Leviticus 19:18
“You will have tribulations; but be of
good cheer; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
One of my favorite passages is :
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy,
it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude,
it is not self-seeking; it is not easily angered;
it keeps no records of wrong.”
I Corinthians 13; 4-5
I hope that you will be blessed and these passages will give you food for thought as the work week begins!
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