Mini-Blog: Busy-ness

August 16, 2013 
 
Sorry that I've been slacking on the mini-blog and well we've both been slacking just a little on the FB posts.  Busy-ness is our culprit.  This time of year is just nuts!  And it is an easy way for Satan to get a little tug on our minds, isn't it?  Whether you have kids or not, everything is filled with "busy" right now.

Here's a fun fact for ya... hope it's right, cause this BB is NOT a Biblical scholar!  JoJo (my 6 year old) asked me the origin of the word "devil" (namely Satan).  It is derived from a Hebrew VERB, not noun, meaning to obstruct.  So Satan literally means to obstruct... not one who obstructs. That's cray cray.  He is so actively obstructing our lives that his name came from a stinkin' verb.

I'm gonna use the same quote I've used a bunch about that ole no-legged fool that likes to stomp on our last nerve.  Here's what C.S. Lewis writes...
“It is funny how mortals always picture us as putting things into their minds: in reality our best work is done by keeping things out.”   

Oh my word, BB’s, is this not SO true???  We start thinking about work and schedules and family and such and quite thinking about the one true God that created you and made you so beautiful! 


So here's your homework...OUR homework.  

First, put on the FULL armor of God... 
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.  Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.  Ephesians 6:12-13

Second, when you are overwhelmed think on this...
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.  Philippians 4:8

Focus on the blessings BBs and stand strong!!

Father, help us put on the precious armor that you've so amazingly provided.  Remind us that you have given us the power to stand strong.  We want to focus on you, Father.  Thank you for your love and strength that will conquer all things. We have been fearfully and wonderfully made and we praise you for all that you do for us!  Amen