Unless you have been in outer Siberia this past year, you have been told through a variety of media most of the following: education standards are falling, the economy is in shambles, crime is rising, our food is dangerous, predators are on the prowl in neighborhoods, our bodies are under assault from saturated fats, and we can’t trust our bankers, accountants, or politicians. There are religious fanatics on the loose and weapons of mass destruction waiting to get us.
Gas prices are rising, work seems hard to get, and on top of it all, the poisoned environment isgearing up to offer a big time payback.
Sheesch! It’s enough to make you want to pitch a tent in Siberia and wait for the freeze!
However, in our “Life Handbook” (the Bible) I read that beautiful passage about how our Father cares so wonderfully for the flowers of the field. Then, it goes on to conclude, reasonably enough that “He will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.” Matthew 6:31-33 (New Life Bible)
Later on, in Philippians 4, we are urged by Paul (writing from prison, no less!) “Don’t worry about anything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (New Life Bible)
Sounds like a lot better way to live than being a hermit in Siberia to me!
P.S. You did notice the little underlined “if,” didn’t you?
Pastor Sally Jo Holmes
Gas prices are rising, work seems hard to get, and on top of it all, the poisoned environment isgearing up to offer a big time payback.
Sheesch! It’s enough to make you want to pitch a tent in Siberia and wait for the freeze!
However, in our “Life Handbook” (the Bible) I read that beautiful passage about how our Father cares so wonderfully for the flowers of the field. Then, it goes on to conclude, reasonably enough that “He will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.” Matthew 6:31-33 (New Life Bible)
Later on, in Philippians 4, we are urged by Paul (writing from prison, no less!) “Don’t worry about anything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.” (New Life Bible)
Sounds like a lot better way to live than being a hermit in Siberia to me!
P.S. You did notice the little underlined “if,” didn’t you?
Pastor Sally Jo Holmes
1 comment:
Read the Bible and don't watch so much media. The Bible tells the truth and the media often does not. Many of the things you mention are presented in very biased ways in the media which attempt to create stress when none is actually required.
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