Relearning old wisdom

Learning how to fight common diseases like colds and viruses is difficult, especially with so little wisdom still known. Yes, our society had majority "dumbded down" about simple healthcare over the last 2 to 3 generations and much wisdom has been lost. I remember a day when drs actually knew how to help s patient fight something without medicine. Today, drs are little more than pharmaceutical salesmen, matching a list of symptoms to medicine. It had been sad to watch the change.

There is huge advantage to relearning the old ways and wisdom, and with the internet and Facebook it is possible. Off in corners of the world are people that still know and are sharing wisdom that works. This wisdom strengthens there body with each attack instead of weakening it. In my case, I have gone from sick for a coupler weeks every month or two to sick for a day or two once out  twice a year. Sickness isn't nearly as deep nor as long. Is wonderful!

But how tempting it is in the thick of pain and suffering to just reach for that pill! Instant relief! But... It's all an illusion. Pulls do not remove the problem as much as hide symptoms. The symptoms are your body fighting the disease. So the pills largely stop your body's defenses! Anti biotics are s little different, but even they damage your immune system with each use. Making you more and more susceptible to disease.

Do yourself a favor, opt out of the crazy downward spiral of health caused by modern medicine. For major things... That's different. But for common ailments turn to the wisdom of old where health was a process, not a pill.

Ok, knock it down!

You spend minutes to hours building something...  A house of Cards,  string of dominoes,  blocks,  whatever...  And then "knock it down"  times comes with seconds of exhilarating destruction.  

Child's game

Human nature

Most adults still prefer to play this game,  but with real life.  The preference of human nature at all ages is to tear down over build up.  We tend to look for ways of tearing things down,  destroy,  in relationships,  society,  etc.  It's so much easier,  so much more fun to deal a blow and walk away.

I see this in politics....  So often we pass a law mandating a change in people's lives,  but don't follow through with then helping them actually build a new life.

I see this in the church....  Where sinners are scorned,  blamed,  complained about....  But little is done to actually lend a hand,  change lives,  build futures.

I see this in families....  Where members attack,  complain,  put down each other more often than help,  support,  love,  correct.

It's just more fun and easier to watch things fall.

The irony here is....  If we concentrated on building,  so much less destruction would be necessary.  In politics if we helped people see the light,  show them the benefits of a changed life,  teach them why and how,  there would be no need for laws against.  In families if we stopped complaining,  there would be less to complain about.  In church if we spread light instead of condemn the darkness,  there would be fewer sinners.

I say build.  Restore,  create.  That is our God,  our mission.  We are not made for destruction,  we are made to create.

Not by man but by god, so relax

http://bible.com/100/luk.12.11-12.nasb When they bring you before the synagogues and the rulers and the authorities, do not worry about how or what you are to speak in your defense, or what you are to say; for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say."


One of my favorite scriptures...

First  We will be given the opportunity to Speak in high places,  orchestrated by god himself. What many see as persecution is actually god given opportunity.

Second...  We will have the words to say in the moment,  if we trust.  The holy spirit will fill us with wisdom beyond ourself in the moment. 

Third...  Don't worry!  Don't fret over the exact words to say.  Don't memorize speeches,  don't plan.  Instead pray.  Don't lose sleep worrying,  instead relax and trust.  Therein is the secret of life.

Fourth...  Is not by our power nor wisdom we will succeed,  but by his.  Not by man's glory,  but by god.  Not by man's talent,  but by god.  Moses could not speak well but god intended him to speak to Pharoah.  We can speak if we pray and trust.

A major point here is one that my dad spoke of often...  Success is not add much about talent nor ability nor schooling at it is about gods actions.  Man tends to rely on man,  in ourself.  Wet think that we must improve to be successful,  that the power to do so is in our hands.  That is not true.  Sure we should strive to improve,  but realize that if god calls us to do something,  wet are also made able to do it.

An offshoot of this is...  This isn't about talent.  What gives more glory to God,  a person who naturally sings will that sings for God also,  or a person who can not sing well but when they sing for god,  lives change,  people are touched,  and compliments come.  The latter demonstrates god's power while the former is man's talent.

God will use the "Poor things of the earth"  to accomplish his will to show that it is him.  If you "can't do it"  but are called,  go.  He will give you the ability from his riches and you will succeed by his might,  not yours.