Scripture Reading: Psalm 103-104; I Corinthians 2

I Corinthians 2:4, 5: “And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.”

There have been many people in my life that have attempted to convince me of one thing or another. For instance, my mom told me that if I didn’t wash behind my ears, I would get a bald spot that would connect from ear to ear. As I got older, people told me to wish on the first star of the night, to make a wish before blowing out candles, and to find a four leaf clover for good luck. Later, I was encouraged to think about number one in order to get ahead, and to go for the money. I was told that no one would give me a chance unless I stretched the truth or lied. It was not unusual to hear – Push your way to the top.

I now realize that from my youth, the world has pushed its “wisdom” on me. How many mistakes and heartaches have been brought about by following that wrong leader? I was stuck as in quicksand. The more I followed the world’s “wisdom”, the deeper I sank in the snare. The Apostle Paul knew that it wasn’t the wisdom of the world that changes the heart of man, but the power of God through Christ in our life.

Galatians 2:20: “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.”

~ Br. Kurt Weissman

Scripture Reading: I Peter 5

“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

How many of you have ever taken the trash out? Normally the bag is heavy and sometimes stinky. Taking the trash out is not the most exciting task, but definitely a necessary one. Can you imagine if it wasn’t taken out? Soon the stench would fill your house, and you wouldn’t want to live there.

When you do get to the dumpster or the outside trash can, what do you do? You lift the lid, heave the bag as hard and fast as you can, let the lid drop, and quickly walk away, all while holding your breath. At least that’s what you do if you’re smart; otherwise you’ll get a couple of lungfuls of garbage air. Yuck!!

As you walk away you will notice everything seems lighter because you’ve gotten rid of the weight of the bag, and when you stop holding your breath you’ll be able to breathe in clean, fresh air. I don’t necessarily like taking the trash out, but I do enjoy getting rid of it and breathing clean air!

I Peter 5:1 says to cast your cares on God. What you need to do is put them all together, and heave them like you would the trash bag. When you do you will notice that you feel lighter because you’ve thrown your burden down and you’ll be able to breathe deeply and enjoy the blessings that God has given you. If you don’t cast your burdens on Him, it would be like walking around with a heavy bag of trash on your shoulder. Learn to give your cares to God and trust that He will take care of you. He loves you and wants the very best for you. He has a good plan for your life. Jeremiah 29:11 says, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.”

~ Miss Becky