Prepositions

I still remember the first line from 7^th grade, when we had a list of prepositions in front of us, and we had to say them out loud, and memorize them.

In, on, into, to, at, by, for.

A preposition is a function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication.

The two I’m posting about today are in and for.

in—used as a function word to indicate inclusion, location, or position within limits

for—used as a function word to indicate purpose

—used as a function word to indicate an intended goal

—used as a function word to indicate the object or recipient of a perception, desire, or activity

Then my best friend, who is mediating on a line of Psalm 119 with me each day, sent me this, which ties in beautifully with my post.

“…and they walk only in His paths”

The Holy Spirit highlighted the word, in.

He wanted me to understand the difference

between in and on.

(1) “In” is used to indicate location inside a space, while

“on” indicates location on a surface.

(2) “In” suggests enclosure, while “on” suggests contact.

(3) “In” implies something is inside and surrounded, while

“on” implies something is touching or resting on a surface.

“Give thanks in all circumstances.” (1 Thess 5:18)

The Bible clearly says in and not for. I have been more diligent in reading what is actually written and not what I kinda what I sort of remember what it says. Others have told me that are giving thanks for the cancer, for the financial hardship, for the broken relationship. No, it says in! I don’t want to speak out loud that I am thankful for cancer, financial hardships, or broken relationships! I want to recognize them, but then give thanks to God in those circumstances.

We thank God while we are going through it, not thank Him for it. I believe it makes a big difference on where we are putting our focus when we pray. When we give thanks in, we are telling God we trust Him and are including Him to be part of the solution. We give give thanks for, we are being passive, and focusing on the problem, a recipient of perception of what we are going through, not on the God who has overcome.

Big difference in my opinion. Not big difference for my opinion! (Sorry, I was trying to come up with a clever ending!)

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