A LIVING SACRIFICE
Don't FORGET What You are Taught!
Photo By: Flickr/Krisztina Medve
Today: I was dealing with minor health issues, starting to become anxious! Oh no, am I having some problems again? How quickly negativity can ESCALATE if we let it. Oh yes it can!
God ever faithful, steps into my mind, and I was led to "GET INTO MY WORD, like you KNOW you should. "
When I opened the Bible and there before my eyes was Proverbs 3.
Confidence in God Leads to Prosperity*
1 My son, do not forget* my teaching, take to heart my commands;
2 For many days, and years of life, and peace, will they bring you.
3 Do not let love and fidelity forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 Then will you win favor and esteem before God and human beings.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; (stinking thinking i.e.)
6 In all your ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes, fear the LORD and turn away from evil;
8 This will mean health for your flesh and vigor for your bones.
Then, I flipped more pages, and they fell open to Sirach Chapter 2.
Trust in God
1 My child, when you come to serve the Lord,* prepare yourself for trials.
2 Be sincere of heart and steadfast, and do not be impetuous in time of adversity.
3 Cling to him, do not leave him, that you may prosper in your last days.
4 Accept whatever happens to you; in periods of humiliation be patient.
5 For in fire gold is tested, and the chosen, in the crucible of humiliation.
6 Trust in God, and he will help you; make your ways straight and hope in him.
7 You that fear the Lord, wait for his mercy, do not stray lest you fall.
8 You that fear the Lord, trust in him, and your reward will not be lost.
9 You that fear the Lord, hope for good things, for lasting joy and mercy.
Bang, right on the nail, or is the expression "Mic drop" today! Do not tell me that God does not speak to us through the Bible. Do not tell me that He does not care, or know our thoughts---He was right there for me as I became anxious and let 'stinking thinking' in again.
So, doing as I was taught---I prayed--speaking to that spirit of anxiety and worry to be loosened, bound and rebuked and cast away from me. Then, taking deep breaths, I breathed Jesus' Peace and healing into my spirit.
He also reminded me to remember to pray for all dealing with some type of illness and anxiety too and to turn to thinking of others --not myself. All this worked and brought me back to the path that follows Jesus, not the 'selfie' path. Remember 'do not stray, lest you fall.' 
The most important thing to remember in our trials--- Sirach's reading tells us ----WE ARE GOLD AND WE ARE CHOSEN-worthy of God's graces, mercy and love!! Thank you dearest Lord for always being with us. ALWAYS!
We are soooo BLEST!
About the Author
Born the youngest of nine children, raised VERY Catholic across the street from our church and school—Mom and Dad led by example and word their FAITH in God and saw to it that I was given 12 years of Catholic Education. (Mount St. Mary’s Academy/1965)
But, most importantly, because of my parents’ spiritual renewal after attending Cursillo Weekends, I too went on a retreat at our beloved Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas and there, at age 20, gave my life totally, surrendering all to my Lord and best Friend. This was my “Pentecostal” event that left me, like all the early Christians, on fire with God’s love and forever changed.
My husband Robert and I have been married for 50 this year in a marriage arranged by God. We have 8 children, two in heaven, 24 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. The story of our life together can be found in a book titled “My Journey, My Cross-As the Journals End,” published by Westbow Press . Our life together has been one awesome up and down roller coaster ride which enriched my heart with so many of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have found that the only way, Wisdom, Understanding, Words of Knowledge, Discernment, and Healing can be received is first by experiencing in your life the hurts of others. (and you yourself a sword will pierce)* so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2 v 35.
God has blessed me also many other talents and skills--but sometimes, blessings/gifts can and have caused problems or conflict in my life, as I am human and all too quickly that part of me shows up. Thank You God that You also show up!
Because of the many ways that He has rescued me, and taught me through my trials and tribulations and continuous cries for “Help”--- a weekly podcast radio show called “It’s Me, God” can still be found on www.radiotitans.com
