Re: Renewed Mind, Renewed Life
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2012 2:45 am
Luke 10:38-42
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
As I was listening to the song, Praise you in this storm by casting crowns, I was picturing myself, a tiny weeny little thing, getting mad at God, the BIG creator of the WHOLE entire universe. How He can just squish me like a pesty ant...but He didn't. My Loving God, He was once again patient with me...
Oh I get so carried away with all the busyness of this world, of the daily life. I wouldn't consider myself a very-organized-need-to-plan-everything-out kinda person. Quite the opposite if you ask my husband. He's like that. But I like to plan how we are going to get by every month, if not everyday. I really thought I wasn't asking much...
As I sat here in front of the computer, closing my eyes, to meditate on today's trials, seeking the Holy Spirit...the story about mary and martha popped into my mind. I am very much like martha. When all Jesus is asking is to be with Him. Focus on Him. Listen to Him. Spend time with Him.
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
In the midst of my storm, I couldn't think straight...just overwhelmed with anger and fear. Now that the storm in me has subsided, I could hear God.
As I stare into the mind chart from cccc counseling study, I felt all the negative things
Anger: why isn't God making anything go right in my life?
Jealousy: why are everyone's lives better than mine?
Fear: would we ever gonna make ends meet?
Doubt: Would God really supply all our needs?
Pride: can't reach out and ask for help.
hate: hate the situation
Now I Eject them and replace with:
Courage: Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Faith/Belief: Psalm 37:3-5, 7a
Trust in the Lord and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him.
Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
As I was listening to the song, Praise you in this storm by casting crowns, I was picturing myself, a tiny weeny little thing, getting mad at God, the BIG creator of the WHOLE entire universe. How He can just squish me like a pesty ant...but He didn't. My Loving God, He was once again patient with me...
Oh I get so carried away with all the busyness of this world, of the daily life. I wouldn't consider myself a very-organized-need-to-plan-everything-out kinda person. Quite the opposite if you ask my husband. He's like that. But I like to plan how we are going to get by every month, if not everyday. I really thought I wasn't asking much...
As I sat here in front of the computer, closing my eyes, to meditate on today's trials, seeking the Holy Spirit...the story about mary and martha popped into my mind. I am very much like martha. When all Jesus is asking is to be with Him. Focus on Him. Listen to Him. Spend time with Him.
Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
In the midst of my storm, I couldn't think straight...just overwhelmed with anger and fear. Now that the storm in me has subsided, I could hear God.
As I stare into the mind chart from cccc counseling study, I felt all the negative things
Anger: why isn't God making anything go right in my life?
Jealousy: why are everyone's lives better than mine?
Fear: would we ever gonna make ends meet?
Doubt: Would God really supply all our needs?
Pride: can't reach out and ask for help.
hate: hate the situation
Now I Eject them and replace with:
Courage: Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Faith/Belief: Psalm 37:3-5, 7a
Trust in the Lord and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him.
Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.