As I was headed to bed, I opened my bible, something I am trying to do more often. It is amazing how every time I shuffle through the pages something catches my eye. Usually that something is more moving then I previously expected. So the same with tonight.
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?"
umm hello. thank you. that was written for me.
It is so moving to read those words, honestly. I feel like a huge "DUH!" should follow. I worry, not so much about where these things are coming from or if they will be, but how will they make me look.
- Will I be skinny enough?
- Will I have the trendiest clothes?...the newest clothes?
- Will I be noticed?
Thoughts God would love to take away. "HOW MUCH MORE IMPORTANT ARE LIFE AND THE BODY?" (HOW MUCH MORE IMPORTANT AM I?)
The relationships I am blessed with, the life I've been given, is a million times greater to me than these silly Earthly concerns. Not only is life and my body more important, my goals, my dreams, my purpose are SO FAR BEYOND my weight, my appearance, my insecurities. Once I learn to give these up, how much farther can I go? How much more can I grow? How much more can God use me?
The Lord has been heavily working on my heart these last few days, about my purpose and what life really means. It isn't found in possessions, they aren't really mine. It isn't found in appearance, how silly! It is found in love. Love from God, and love for others. It is found in growth and change. It is found outside of ourselves. THANK YOU. are the only words I can speak. Thank you, Lord that it isn't about me. Thank you, that I don't own anything in this world. Thank you for a purpose of service. Thank you, for grace, for mercy, for unconditional love. Thank you, Lord that I am not in control. Thank you, for everything being about you and your son. It feels so great to be free. Free from worry, shame, fear, doubt, take it all away, I have no use for it!
Just some late night thoughts, I thought I'd share.
2 comments:
Beautiful thoughts, Sister!
Seriously. Your wisdom amazes me :)
And this was such a good reminder to me...because I often read this verse as a "worry about where it's going to come from" instead of "worry about it--period". And the truth is, we're not to worry one ounce about these sorts of things! Thanks for staying up to type this out :)
Cailee, that is so wonderful and yes you are right. I think we get so involved and listen to what the news media tells us about how we are nothing if we don't have the newest and best things. Shame on us for listening. How your life changes when you see others in other countries who don't have those things and yet they love God, maybe more than I do. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.
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