In the midst of our move this last month I fell like I have lost track of time. There always seems to be one more box to unpack and determine its place or project that needs to be figured out or put together. (multiple reflections just in that sentence for me)
In this time, I can feel the pull of the world keeping me from focusing on whats really most important, Him and my relationship and how this is modeled in my life. The many directions I’ve been going caused me to miss my last BibleJournal which has caused me time to pause and think about what really needs to be my main focus and focus for our family. My focus has been trying to sell the move to our family, friends, and new connections trying to make everything perfect in this transition time. ( I was failing, distracted, and losing sight of the One who decides all things. My worries were impacting my emotions and impact on others.
As I read 2 Corinthians 3 & 13 which were my last journal entry and today I can hear Paul talking to me and the people of Corinth. He used strong words to correct and teach. I can relate as I could feel that Holy Spirit presence talking to me helping me to stop being so caught up on everything else. Paul was letting them know as well as us what our true focus should be no matter our circumstances or season of life. Instead of trying to push my authority on things or circumstances I need to remember and trust in the One who has authority over it all. Hello – David – You should be an example of His light to our family, friends, and all my new co-workers.
2 Corinthians 3:14-18
15 Even to this day when Moses is read, a veil covers their hearts. 16 But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
No move, job transition, life transition – should impact my heart. The veil which masked my true faith in Him should always be uncovered. This transition will become an opportunity to lean more on Him and less on me providing a transformation closer to Him (Our family needs your prayers here).
2 Corinthians 13:5-11
5 Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test? 6 And I trust that you will discover that we have not failed the test. 7 Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong—not so that people will see that we have stood the test but so that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed. 8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 9 We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is that you may be fully restored. 10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority—the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
Final Greetings
11 Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.