Memorizing, and putting things in their proper place

I'm memorizing 2 Timothy 3:14-17 this morning/this week (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 is next). It's a verse that came up in my Bible study yesterday. I'm led to keep it in memory, because I know that it's a reason why so many, including Christians, are lost in this world. It was such a good reminder for me, and it's one I'm taking to heart.

That's what we do, right? We are taught to memorize the important things. From a very early age, it's how we learn all the things we need, especially right from wrong. Some things are inherent like hot and cold, some things aren't like sharing or being polite. However, some I've seen know these things early, but other things they need to be taught that others already know. We are all born different, and with different gifts. I can go on a lengthy rant on this subject and how this world is forcing difference in ways it's not needed, but I don't have time for that.

What I do have time for is to say that I've known God even when I didn't know Him. Even before my parents instructed things, I knew right from wrong. Did I always comply? No. I had to learn/trust/make mistakes like everyone else. But I knew Him, and that verse reminded me why this was important. Yes, I had my time where I searched and wondered if He really existed...and He forced me, too. He wanted me to choose Him, not just believe. And I went on my little quest. It led me back to Him, and stronger. 

But that verse reminded me I haven't put many things in the right place, His hands not mine.

Everything has it's place. It truly does, but we errantly prioritize some things over others. My fall Sunday morning was my wakeup call. Luckily, I had already followed through somewhat with certain health-related concerns. But I realized that I had started to again push it down to please everyone around me. I let others try to give me advice that was good, but not from a professional. There is too much "self" in our self-care now I'm afraid. We need help, and from someone who has studied our problem. Yes, I agree some things are mind over matter. Some things we mentally give too much weight, too, and we just need to overcome or let it go. But there are times we need to listen. 

There are physically so many things that others have and they overcome them, even become para-olympic athletes. But God makes us unique. 

I've complained, but worked through a dance career with foot issues. Now, even though I soak in Epsom salts, massage, get pedicures, etc, I'm even more experiencing hot, throbbed pains in my feet in the middle of the night. I have come to that crossroads. Something has to be done. Either I quit my job, which is not happening, or I get it taken care of. I've decided to get it taken care of. I'll know later today what my options are, then will plan accordingly. 

So this morning, as I await my options, I'm starting to memorize a verse that I know I'm supposed to...and I'm giving to God what I can't control today, and asking Him for guidance on what I can. Because we all need help, and He tells me the burdens are His. He died so I didn't have to carry them, so I'm giving them to the Hands that are supposed to hold them, not mine.

Lots of love,

Tiffany 💋