by Matt Brown
Director of RISEabove
THE DIVIDED MIND
In the New Testament the Greek word for worry/anxiety that
was most often used is “mirimnao." It combines two Greek words,
"merizo" which means "divide" and "nous" which
means "mind."
"Mirimnao" literally means "divided
mind."
When we "worry," or have a "divided
mind," we lose focus on Him. We split (or divide) our thoughts on
yesterday's what-could-have-been's & what-should-have-been's and tomorrow's
worst-case-scenarios and I-hope-so's without focusing on the ever precious
right-now's of today. Today's peaks and valleys were designed for us to enjoy
in the moment with our eyes, hearts, and minds squarely focused on Him.
Worrying causes us to unnecessarily re-live the past over and over. It also
causes us to pre-live the future sometimes a hundred times over (or more)
before it even arrives.
The enemy would love nothing more than for us to be looking
so far behind or forward that we lose today. Don't trip over a gravel while
staring at the mountain in front of you. One of my favorite songs, "Just
Be Held," by Casting Crowns says it best.... "If you're eyes are on
the storm you'll wonder if I love ya still, if you're eyes are on the cross
you'll know I always have and I always will."
So often we (and by we, I mean ME!) try to turn this stuff
into rocket science. I heard a guy (BJ Roberts, while preaching at Christ
Temple) say "sometimes we try to get so deep that we get stuck." Time
and time again during my study time God keeps directing me back to Matthew
6:33. If we follow this one simple instruction, our oft-divided minds can find
peace, rest, and relief in Him ... "but seek ye first the Kingdom of God
and all of His righteousness, and all of these things shall be added unto
you."
1 Peter 5:7 (New Living Translation)"Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares
about you."
Here's the link to the above referenced song. Give it a
listen...
Just Be Held by Casting Crowns w/ Lyrics:
http://youtu.be/yutmTFtalKs
Have a great day free of worry, anxiety, & concern
because rest assured, God's got our backs (and our fronts).
Matt Brown
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