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In God We Trust!

My main reading was Matt 6:20-21 Where is talks about storing "up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." NASB However, as I kept reading I thought this was just as important as the two scriptures I had just read. This is about storing our TRUST in God. This is  more than just a national motto. The more we "deposit" into the Lord, the more he gives back to us. I guess there's a new meaning to "In God We Trust". Hmm, maybe we need to be looking at God like a bank.
The more we "trust in him" and make our deposits of trust in Him, then the more He stores up and returns to us His ABUNDANT BLESSINGS!!

Matt 6:24-34 clearly states that we are not to serve two masters! We'll hate one and love the other, be devoted to one and despise the other, and we cannot serve God and Wealth. (In the literal sense) How true this is in every aspect of our lives. We can't "love" our free time and not give God a part of that free time. If we are truly following God like we claim then we'll feel convicted for not sharing that free time with God. He's only asking for a little of it anyway, right. He gives the rest to us as well. For me it's my free time, for others it could be computer time, cell-phone usage, television, exercising, "playing church", gardening, sports, concerts, and the list could keep going on and on.
          It goes on to state imphatically, not to WORRY about this life. Not that we shouldn't "plan", but to be obsessesed or stressed to the edge of who we are? No can do! Worrying adds nothing to our lives. It only takes away from us. Follow me on this little rabbit trail from a medical point of view. Stress on the body leads to " headaches, muscle tension or pain, chest pain, fatique, change in sex drive, upset stomach, and sleep problems". On our mood: it can lead to "anxiety, restlessness, lack of motivation or focus, irritability or anger, sadness or depression". On our behavior: it can lead to "overeating or undereating, angry outbursts where something or someone "gets it", drug or alcohol abuse (elbow therapy), tobacco use or social withdrawal". Our sweet, precious Heavenly Father knows we need the basics. "...seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be ADDED to you." vs 33 NASB

All I can think of is a big vault. (look how thick that door is) Everytime I put my trust in Him, it's (my trust) going into this vault. In return He gives me a little strength and peace, which in turn gives me more patients. It keeps going like this till I decide I've had enough. So how do I keep from stopping my deposits? I need encouragement and never ceasing prayers from any and all of my brothers and sisters in Christ, until this becomes a habit. I trust God with my finances, protection over my children, family, and home, even over myself when I'm on the "floor" at work, or with everyday activities at work, but I don't trust Him with helping me with my weight loss, or with growing in Him, or increasing the hunger in my husband. This is what He has shown me. I've picked and chosen what I will put in His care. Not any more! From now on He gets it all! Every thing. Every last piece of doubt is in his hands.

I'm depositing ALL of my doubts and worry into my Lord. And what I'm going to get in return is peace, joy, love, strength, and many more blessings you can think of.


How about you? Let's do this together. Let me know how this is working for you as well. I'm expecting big returns! I'm already getting more excited, and drawing more strength from Him. These last few days have been absolutely amazing. Till next time my friends. Keep trusting and believing that He'll follow through for you.

Shalom!

Medical quotes were from the Mayo-clinic. You can get more info at: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-symptoms/SR00008_D

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