Friday, April 28, 2017
5 Minute Friday-More
Today's prompt for 5 Minute Friday is "more". Proverbs 30:15-16, talks about 4 things that are never satisfied with enough-the grave, the barren womb, the land and fire. Our culture and society are consumed with "more".But, I have found that in many cases, "less is more". Being contentment with what the Lord has already blessed us with gives us more-more peace, more joy, more of Him! Once when visiting the home of Lazarus, Mary and Martha, Martha asked Jesus to make Mary help with the serving. Jesus replied that she(Martha) was cumbered about with many things, but that Mary had chosen the ONE thing that was needful. Doing more things-even good things, left Martha harried, frustrated and irritable. The Lord desires that we spend much time at feet as Mary did and find the "more" that comes with desiring the ONE GOOD THING!
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Interestingly... that scripture, Proverbs 30 is what my mother requested she wanted shared at her funeral. Find satisfaction in Him... her life motto. Thanks for sharing these thoughts with us! Happy Friday to you! (Your neighbor at FMF)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Rachel! Your mom is a wise woman. Find satisfaction in Him! He alone satisfies. Psalm 62:5is one of my favorite verses about looking to Him. Enjoy this day. May it be filled with rest and praise to Him!
Deletehi pat:) i enjoyed your post. i touched on some similar themes. you did it more succinctly:) i'm at slot 51 today.
ReplyDeleteFinding that verse a few years ago really helped me. Our society is programmed to feel like nothing is never enough. That scripture helped me to see that this is a common state within humanity, but it doesn't mean i have to fall victim to it just like Paul and his thorn.
ReplyDeleteHi Latonya! Yes, our society screams more more more,but as you said it doesnt mean we have to fall victim to that.
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