On the Porch
Onisha Ellis
Wow! As I began my morning devotions with Jesus Always, the very first sentence blew my socks off.
“A long-term problem can become an idol.”
How can this be? According to the author, an ongoing difficulty can occupy my thoughts until it reaches idolatrous proportions.
Have I found my mind obsessing on problems? Yes! But 1 Peter 5:6-7 offers the solution.
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand that he may lift you up in due time. Cast ALL your anxiety on him because he cares for YOU. “(emphasis mine.
PS: My friends and fellow bloggers are having lunch together today. I can’t wait! We only get together once or twice a year.
After my retirement, I decided to re-learn the canning and preserving skills I learned from my mother but hadn’t practiced for twenty years. I titled the blog Old Things R New to chronicle my experience. Since then I have been blessed to have six other bloggers join me, DiVoran Lites, Bill Lites, Judy Wills, Louise Gibson, Janet Perez Eckles and Melody Hendrix
In addition to blogging, I work as the publicist/marketer/ amateur editor and general “mom Friday” for my author daughter, Rebekah Lyn. I also manage her website, Rebekah Lyn Books where we frequently host the best in up and coming authors.
Old Things R New 
I found that pretty mind-blowing in the devotional this morning, too. Finding a balance between prayerful petition and release is a struggle for me.
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