Know what I learned at lunch while reading my Bible? I read Proverbs 3. But I concentrated on verses 5-8, not just 5 and 6. While verses 5 and 6 provide major stress relief for the weary soul, it is important that while you are going through trials, verses 7&8 literally nourish us. So following God isn't just to please Him, but it is to keep us healthy as well! Here is the text to verses 7&8 "7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. 8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones."
Wow... amazing. These 4 verses brought strength to me on Thursday... I don't have a hard life... my problems are so small in comparison to those who are in other countries (and, counties in Southern California) but I've been stressed out for a permanent job worrying if I will ever have a permanent job again, and I have to admit at times I'm a little fearful of the Calvary group -- just as I was with the Oceanside group way back when. I can't even begin to explain why, just a glitch in my head.. haha And I admit, I know I shouldn't worry -- the lillies of the field and the birds of the skies are cared for, how much more am I cared for (Matthew 6). And I shouldn't fear anyone but God. But it happens. The cool thing is that when you DO trust in God and you do rely on Him to give you strength and take away the worry you feel on the fleshly level, you DO feel refreshed and get nourished.
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"But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ." - Philippians 3:7-8 (English Standard Version)
Know what else I'm learning along with that wonderful verse posted in the last comment?
God's grace is enough. 2 Co 12:9
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