Matthew 6:33 But seek for...
Seek - to go in search or quest of: to seek the truth. Try to find or discover by searching or questioning: to seek the solution to a problem. Try to obtain.
For - with the object or purpose of, intended to belong to, or be used in connection with, in order to obtain, gain, or acquire.
The Amplified Bible says aim at and strive after. The above definitions are from my friend Webster. Regardless they both sound like some effort will have to be put into whatever comes next. A....N.....D..... the effort will be despite the circumstances. That according to our definition of the word but.
This is the Ed translation. Ed regardless of the circumstances I want you to go in search of the truth. Ed regardless of the circumstances I want you to try and discover by searching and obtaining the solution for your problem of being uneasy, anxious and worried. Ed regardless of the circumstances I want that to be the object of your life, your purpose. Ed regardless of the circumstances I want you to obtain, gain, acquire the solution for all the things the Gentiles wish and crave and diligently seek after. Ed...... BECAUSE I THE LORD YOUR GOD well know that you need them all.
APPLICATION - What are some practical ways that I can ensure that I do as I am instructed. How can I even be sure that I will remember this after I click the post key?
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that is my BIGGEST struggle. The how long will i dwell on this before the next thing and then the dreaded oh but what if I dwelled on this too long and missed the next thing. If this is where God has you today chances are he'll have you there tomorrow granted that tomorrow even exists. Although, he may just give you the job well done and show you something else but I believe God is a general contractor not a sub. He doesn't just show you one part he expands upon it. Foundations....I mean heck we've been walking on our physical foundation all our life. Came from the dust of the earth. God is as I know him a God of foundations and groundings.
ReplyDeleteI believe it comes down to priorities to a degree. If we make it a priority not to worry, not to be anxious, regardless of the circumstance then we will be able to keep it at the forefront of our minds and when the worry does come we'll already be in the mind set to deal with it.
ReplyDeletePractically, probably writing it out and putting in some very noticable areas. Maybe cut it down to a short phrase or a word. Putting it in areas where you generally feel anxious or worried.