I've been reading to the boys from the Egermeier's Bible Story Book, and we started at the beginning and we're just working our way through. We are on the Israelites wandering right now.
I was quite intrigued by the idea of manna. I've heard it before, and I already knew what it was before reading this, but for some reason it struck me. I love the idea of taking only what you need for today and trusting God to continue to provide. I've been thinking about how I can apply that to every area of my life. I would say that given my past experiences, I tend to feel like there won't be enough and I need to take everything I can get when it's available. I'm not just talking about tangible items, like food, but I'm also talking about everything else, like kindness, love, affection. But the idea of manna, taking only what you need for today, removes that sense of urgency I always have. It allows me to relax and enjoy what's right in front of me rather than rushing and gathering and storing up for the future. It allows me to slowly cultivate a true friendship rather than manipulate and go over the top with pouring into the friendship and scaring people away. I can be pretty intense at times, I know.
So I'm going to continue to mull this over, and think about how it can impact my daily life. Just take enough for today, and know that God will continue to provide. This idea also makes it easier to live open handedly, willingly sharing with those in need and knowing that I have more than enough and can afford to give it away. Free to me (from God), and free to you.
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Very inspiring. I am glad you are letting go and trusting in God. When I read this, as well as other pieces you have written, Resiliance comes to mind. Powerful. Rich. I see a novel unfolding before my eyes, and at its center there is so much love and light, also the courage of a great warrior who has not yet unveiled herself completely but is definately on the right path~ how I've been brought to this place, this sacred part of your journey I am not quite sure. Pretty certain it's a God thing, since most God things in my experience don't care to comply with the unwritten and manmade laws of order in which, we as humans naturally seek. For once I am not going to let myself get caught up in rhyme or reasons. Thank you for inviting me aboard...your precious wings are unfolding. Don't be afraid, keep trusting God every tiny baby step on this road before you.
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