Julie
Do Not Be Anxious!...Jesus tells us to not fear. This is definitely one of the hardest things to do. He tells us to let go and trust that God will provide all that we need when we need it. He tells us not to covet material things and money but to let it all go and see the goodness of God come into our lives. When this is forced upon you it very convicting. I was forced to let go and trust and to be very honest when I lost my job I wasn't sure what was going to happen and how we were going to make ends meet, but I did let go and I did not worry...by that time I'd had to let so many things go and let God deal with them that I was just adding one more thing. You know...God did provide the entire time. We were able to take care of everything that we needed to, we always had enough money to pay what we needed to. It was amazing how there were so many unexpected things that happened that helped us to be able to do what we needed to do. When we were moving and we needed help there was just all of a sudden people there to help. God has shown me in the last year that if we listen and ask and trust he will help us through. I have experienced the awesomeness of God.
Listen to wise words; put your trust in the Lord; do not rob the poor (as is being done now); do not become angry like those around us.
Michelle
Wow, what a testimony! Reading your entry has made me realize, I have not let it all go. I have been thinking about the fact that this job has been what I prayed about for a very long time and when I let it go, God provided, but I don't think I have done the same in other areas of my life. Just reading your entry has me thinking that I need to look at this in all areas and start that prayer process to help me let it all go and allow God to work things in my life.
There is alot to unpack in this reading as well. The beginning warns to be afraid of the one who can send you to hell, I am taking this to mean fear God as has been spoken in the past. We should not worry, but instead give all our concerns to God. We should ready ourselves for God. The part about not peace but division confused me a little and how we should not be interpreting the times. Or maybe that we are not interpreting correctly. The end is about how we should repent or we will perish.
Pay attention and listen to the wise. Do not exploit the poor. Stay away from easily angered people, as their temperament can rub off on you. Be careful with your money and pledging for debts. The other 2 sayings I don't understand completely.
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