muddle mindedness

I borrowed Joy's pic, no matter how much or how little- we always want "mine"
Last night, Judy shared about how she feels she is "muddle-minded" Interesting things pop up when you google that. Basically, it is a mental exercise in trying to set priorities and having difficulty with it because of distractions of some sort.

Hers, is the things of Heaven vs things of Earth. Mine: Work for the Lord vs Work for Me.

What's yours?

Each one of us has struggles, each one wants to hold on to things that are temporal. Our grasp should be so tight to the Lord, that we desire nothing more than Him.

Judy also spoke on oppression of the spiritual kind. Not just culture shock, but an alertness or awareness of the spiritual battles around us and in us constantly. Here are some verses she referenced.

One way to counter this is to do what the Bible says;

Col 3:1	Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits at God's right hand in the place of honor and power.
Col 3:2	Let heaven fill your thoughts. Do not think only about things down here on earth.

Col 3:15	And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are all called to live in peace. And always be thankful.
Col 3:16	Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Use his words to teach and counsel each other. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.

Eph 5:16	Make the most of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days.
Eph 5:17	Don't act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do.

Eph 5:19	Then you will sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, making music to the Lord in your hearts.
Eph 5:20	And you will always give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

I will be praying for my sister Judy as she muddles through- praying for victory!
Also, safe travels back to Bolivia, a thriving ministry at ETNOS, and a grateful heart. ( which she has) Praying also for Dan and thankful that they were able to be here in the States for this season! Onward!