Cast Your Cares

At our church, we use the King James Version (KJV) of The Bible.  This, we believe, is the last TRULY ordained by God version.  I know there are many varying opinions on this, but we also want to be sure that everyone is on the “same page,” almost literally, when we speak in terms of the scripture. 

The concern being that if one version of the scripture has a different interpretation than what is being used, there isn’t any disconnect with the congregation.

However, being a learner still (aren't we all?), and my own desire to truly understand my own beliefs (to make sure I’m not basing my belief on “because someone SAID so,” but because I’ve researched it myself), I will often review other versions of scripture, and just see what the differences are.

While browsing pinterest this morning, I was slammed with a HUGE, amazing, wonderful insight!!!

There was a meme (is that what they’re called?  The pictures with words things) that looked like this:

So yes, 1 Peter 5:7, KJV or otherwise, still means the same.  

Because God loves/cares for us, He will help us carry the load of our anxiety.

Now, I was pretty sure that the KJV didn’t say ANXIETY, and I was pretty sure of what “my” version said, but it gave me a moment to consider the intent and semantics of the verse, and it blew my mind.

The KJV version says, “Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you.”

Semantics…I love them…

Typically, when we read/think/share this verse, we speak the emphasis on the word YOU.  So, the important point we see is that Christ cares for us.  But what if we move that emphasis from YOU, and put it on the word FOR…

Boom.

In my words…Cast your care on Him, and He’ll care FOR you. 

\Do you notice the difference? 

To me, it becomes an amazing lesson!  Instead of it being about how God loves us, and He’ll help us, it changes to mean that if we give the anxiety, worry, hurt, and cares to Him, He can TAKE IT FOR US.  It’s not that He’ll just hang onto it, and give it back when we’re stronger, but that He will take it FOR US. 

Let Him care FOR you.  Let Him worry FOR you.  Let Him hurt FOR YOU.

Like I said – BOOM.

This Moment...

No words to explain, just a picture - a moment in our life.

I have so many thoughts running through my head - none that are helpful, or useful, or even relevant.  It's a new year, but that hasn't really "sunk in" yet. 

Spent lots of time with this little man, and his Daddy, and big brothers over the Christmas break. 

It makes coming back to work so much harder than it's ever been before.  I feel an ache in me that's not been there in years past.

I want to try and keep a better log of life -both mine, and his - through this year. 

But today, I just don't have it in me.  I have frustration and anger. 

I'm angry that I have to miss time with him.

I'm angry that I want to be home with him.  It feels like I'm letting down the women through time that have worked so hard to make it possible for women like me to work outside of the home, because it was what they desperately needed.

It's ICKY.

And my brain is in a terrible place.  It started the evening of  New Years, knowing that I wanted to have an amazing new start to the year, but that so much of the time I want to be home is spent working. 

I know, this isn't a post for a new year.  I should be starting with a better attitude.  But, I can't pretend that right now.

This Moment

I have a whirlwind of thoughts in my mind today.  I hope I can make a real, live post soon.  :o)

This Moment - September 2013

Gardens, Mud, and Yellow Flowers...

Our Garden is doing AMAZING!  See the pics below!  I'm rather proud.  *grin*



Square Foot Garden as of June 3rd




Square Foot Garden as of July 3rd!!

Our pea plants didn't survive - I think they were just too whimpy to compete with the monstrous zucchini plants!!  I don't think I'll do any of them next year.  So far, I've harvested 6 zucchini, and there look to be about 15 to 20 more that'll be ready by the end of next week.  Sadly, I'm the only person in my family that will eat it - unless you count zucchini bread.  And really?  How much zucchini bread are they willing to eat?

We visited my husbands Aunt last week, and she suggested shredding and freezing it, so that I can use it later, when it's cold, and a little more "quick bread" weather.  GENIUS!!!

And the tomato plants?  Well, right now, we have nearly one HUNDRED tiny little green tomatoes!!!  YAY!!!!!  I didn't consider to plant any full-size tomatoes, so I'm a little bummed...but I'm sure the little tomato snatcher (our 6-year-old) will be jumping for joy at all the colors, shapes and BOUNTY of tiny tomatoes.  :o)

We've had a BUSY summer!!!

One thing I've learned from my "get off the gadgets and spend time with the people you love" kick - I don't think to get on here and POST, because it seems against my idea of getting back to those I love!

Here are a few pictures of the last two weeks...I just love these!!!

Puddle Jumping - Jam-style 

Back Yard Snacking...with cousins!

Momma's yellow flowers

This Moment...

A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment.
A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.