I have to sign a lease for an apartment, take the NLN-PAX exam that determines if I get into Nursing School, and the grades I make this semester determine if I get into Nursing School or not.
We have all been to this place before, where we feel like one chore on top of another task keep coming our way.
And, what comes from all this?
Stress.
A five letter word that is a common thing in most people's lives. And from this, not only our desk- but our lives become disorganized.
I have learned lately that the only way to treat stress, besides taking an Advil, is to turn it over to God.
I actually never thought of this until yesterday, but even God requires order and organization!
In John 6, when Jesus and the apostles were feeding the 5,000 with fish and bread, you know what Jesus did? He told everyone to sit down, chill, and wait for their piece of bread.
"10. Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and they sat down (about five thousand men were there). 11 Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish."
-John 6: 10-11
I mean, if I had to feed 5,000 people- I would be too freaked out to think that the best way to feed them all is by creating some sort of order.
When you think about it, God truly is an organized God.
He created the earth one day at a time! He created Night and Day, then the earth, then the sky and oceans, then the animals, then Adam and Eve, and on the last day He rested!
He established the Ten commandments to create order in the world. Most view the Ten commandments as a rule book, but it is also guidelines to live a more organized and structured life, to help limit the stress in our lives!
Yet, as we are humans, we live messy lives!
We sin, creating more mess in our lives.
We also refuse to turn our worries over to God, and limit His power.
In John 6, when Jesus asked Philip how they could feed the 5,000 people with 2 loaves of bread and a fish- Philip freaked out!
"Philip answered him, “It would take more than half a year’s wages to buy enough bread for each one to have a bite!”
Philip should have answered, "by your miraculous abilities, Lord!" But, Philip was human, He was a Disciple as well, by golly!
It goes to show, even those with the greatest of faith's forget the ability of the Lord.
In response to this, I need to not limit the power of the Creator of all the Stars and Constellations, the God who crafted each animal individually in His liking, the Father that sacrificed His only begotten Son for the salvation of the human race!
That's pretty epic. We have an Awesome God!
Who else can I trust with all the mess in my life?
The answer, is no one.
My advice is, next time you feel overwhelmed, have a stressful day, or just have a cluttered mind.
Turn it over to God!
Have a blessed day,
<3KM
1 comment:
My room and car is a great example of how stress effects me haha! I love how you picked out how Jesus and God are organized!! I never realized that before about the "Feeding of the 5,000!" Your words amazing me and are truly God given! Thank you for teaching me this morning!
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