Philippians 4:4

Philippians 4:4

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Chill out, bro

I don't understand how those annoying people that never leave the house without their schedules/agendas/blackberries live. Well, actually, I lied. I know, I used to be one of them until a dear friend taught me, that literally, all you need is love. Everything else is temporary...

Plans WILL go wrong, you WILL be late, your gas WILL run out, your kid WILL have to pee during a car ride, your dog WILL puke on the floor, your phone WILL run out of battery when you most need it; unexpected things happen, it's called life. What good comes out of living on a schedule and worrying when events don't go as planned? In Philippians 4:6, Paul says: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Too often, we humans, think we're smarter than God; we do what we want, when we want and there's no stopping us. We'll tell God "sit this one out, I got it" and 100% of the time whatever we were working on fails tremendously and then we'll come crawling back to God asking for forgiveness, a common cycle. I don't know if you know this, but God has a plan for your life. A very complex, customized and GREAT plan (I guarantee his plan is MUCH better than yours) So why worry? In Matthew 22:29 it says that we sin because we do not know the scriptures, so with knowing this, what shall we do? Change won't come easy, no one said the road to Christ was going to be easy, but with prayer, passion and dedication we can go very far. We will never be good enough for God, ever. But God sees our heart, so if our hearts are pure and our intentions are genuine, God will be made happy and life will have more meaning (notice I didn't say life would be easier). So with that being said, go with the flow! It's okay to have a plan, irresponsibility is not an option and it's not what I'm suggesting you do either. Have your plan, follow it, but if God wants you to change it, obey him. That's what I mean by "go with the flow" the flow is God, you go where he takes you. So instead of worrying, stressing, doubting and anguishing, here's a thought: enjoy those around you! That was my solution. Simple as that. Ecclesiastes 3 is your friend :)

ABV

3 comments:

  1. I am so proud! This is the kind of stuf that gets peoples attention and makes them want to read and listen. Very informative and filled with verses I love it! Keep writing girly! <3 love you!

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  2. so... I really think que vc vai acabar virando pastora!! hauhauha

    I love all this babe! So proud of ya ;)


    Amo-te Coisinha!

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  3. Best is to be able to understand the broad definition of love...yet it becomes narrow when we think of God, connect with Him and dispense it upon others around us through Him... blessing to be able to share this understanding with you. By your side always Fozinha!

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