I can never figure out if Sunday wraps up the week I just had or is the launch of a new week. Don’t get me wrong, I know that Sunday is the first day of the week so technically is the beginning. But there is the moment that occurs as I sit down in the pew which brings a sigh of relief.
It’s like “arriving”. I sit with expectation to hear a word which will make sense of the week I already had but also give direction and hope for what may yet lie ahead.
Yesterday’s message seemed to encompass two topics for me – worry and priorities.
“Worry” as defined by dictionary.com –> “to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts” (emphasis mine).
We do it to ourselves. And yet Jesus tells us …
“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.” (Matthew 6:25, NIV)
Jesus not only tells us not to worry but He then tells us why we should not worry … “Your heavenly Father knows that you need them” (verse 32b). Jesus knows our needs. He tells us not to worry because He has them covered.
He also tells us the antidote to worry ….
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33, NIV)
“Priorities” was defined during the sermon as –> “something regarded as more important than anything else”. Dictionary.com defines it as –> “the right to take precedence over”.
What is high on our list? What are we giving the right to take precedence over all else in our lives?
Hidden within the answers to those questions we will find our priorities.
For the last week, I have gone back to listen to this song repeatedly. May this be the answer when we are worried or priorities have become skewed. May we pause and realign our desires. May we drop to our knees and pray,
“Give Me Jesus”.
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Amen! My post today is also on worry. And I love that Fernando Ortega song!
I have been humming this song for several weeks now. I think it is my 2015 theme song 🙂
I listen to Fernando Ortega over and over, so soothing! Have you listened to his all instrumental album?
I have not, Elizabeth, but I will pull some up on you tube 🙂 He is such a gifted man. Thank you for the recommendation!
Ah, thank you! I needed this today. I’m worried because my baby is driving from AZ to NV by herself and then going to Puerto Rico with her grandparents for a month. I worry way too much–time to distract myself with prayer and praise instead!
Anita, I would need to do the same as you – blast the music & distract myself. It really does take discipline, doesn’t it? Praying for your daughter’s safety!
Yep, worry gets my panties in a wad too many times. I long to stay in a place of sweet trust. We love Fernando Ortega too!
He’s playing currently in the background 🙂 He makes it so easy to rest in God. Blessings!
Wow- I never realized worry meant to torment oneself. How true is that! Thanks for the reminder to instead seek ye first the kingdom of God.
Michelle, that was so eye opening to me when I read the definition. May we seek Him, trust Him & experience His peace. Blessings!
I struggle with worry. Feelings of fear and worry work their way into my heart and can actually make me feel physically ill. I can think of so many times when God has shown up for me in big ways…yet I still worry. Thank you for sharing some scripture verses on this topic that I can hang on to during these times.
Right there with you. I’m not proud of it but God is showing me how I need to trust Him more & let Him carry my burdens.
Our boys brought home a simple drawing of a bird this Sunday with the words, “He feeds the birds” written under it. Such a simple, clear, need-to-hear-again-and-again message! Thanks for linking up, Joanne 🙂
It’s so true, Kelly. It amazes me how quickly I forget this at times. Always good to join you!