Some of Sarah Young's words were that "Anything that tends to make you anxious is a growth opportunity. Instead of running away from these challenges, embrace them..." That is sometimes difficult to accept in my opinion! However, we continue to read in many scriptures and Bible studies about these "opportunities for growth." In one of my recent Sunday School classes, the author of our material went so far as to say that we should/could say to ourselves when events in life become difficult: "School is now in session!!" In other words, it's time to grow and learn!
Today's reading and scriptures tell us clearly what to do during anxious and/challenging times. Simply lean on our Lord. Below are two different versions of today's scripture from Proverbs. It is often helpful to me to clarify and embrace such powerful passages by reading them from many different versions of the Bible.
Proverbs 3:5-6 - King James Version
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 - The Message
Trust God from the bottom of your heart;
don’t try to figure out everything on your own.
Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go;
he’s the one who will keep you on track.
Please share with me and other readers when you find Bible versions that
are especially meaningful to you about a day's devotional.
From today's reading: "Start at the present moment--accepting things as they actually are--and searchfor My way in the midst of these circumstances." I usually rush in to change the circumstances without waiting for the Lord to show me His way! Accepting the circumstances slows me down and allows me to WAIT and get in tune with the Lord's direction. Waiting is sometimes the hardest part. Today this reading brought clarity to me on a pressing matter that seemed wikthout direction...I have waited and waited...but today the answer was right in front of me, but I never understood until today
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate you sharing your thoughts on today's reading. It often seems amazing when things like this happen! I wonder if my life would be simpler if I would slow down and wait for direction from the Lord???
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