Perseverence: the hallmark of faithfulness
It would seem that mundane tasks waste time needed in the pursuit of our calling; but God is looking for faithfulness, no matter the circumstances. From God’s perspective, perseverance is the hallmark of faithfulness. Proverbs 20:6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man...
Receiving Peace
The fruit of the spirit can only be received through an intimate relationship with the Lord. Want peace? Please God. Want to please God? Do His Word Want to do His Word? Prioritize Him. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness,...
Obedience and Righteousness
Through obedience the Lord perfects; through righteousness He protects. 1John 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. 1Corinthians 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is...
Obedience: The Foundation
Obedience begets wisdom; wisdom inherits glory. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. Matthew 7:24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his...
Words
Words are containers of death and life;And words create joy or strife;Offense can come from words alone;Tame the tongue; become a living stone. Join with the Lord; take His yoke;Others to love, will be provoked;Through Him abundant life you’ll find;As partaker of His nature Divine. Your life will become...
True Love
Love is not about how you feel; it’s about what you do. It’s about doing for others what was done for you: looking beyond the present and realizing potential. Love is true courage – seeing the best in others and acting on it. 1John 3:18 My little children, let...
Gracefully aging
The only way to gracefully age, is to age with grace. Age removes behavioral filters and what has been developed inside ultimately is revealed for all to see. I have witnessed aged relatives lose their ability to maintain a certain level of respectability; as they aged, their propensity for...
Wisdom is a woman
Those who do not value women cannot find Wisdom, she hides herself; but those who find her have achieved everlasting riches. Honourable women are precious: Proverbs 24:4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. Strong’s Definition: precious:Valuable (objectively or subjectively): – brightness,...
“Listening with the breath”
Be sure to hear carefully, then do it. Proverbs 4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. Strong’s Definition: Hear: A primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience) Ancient Hebrew Lexicon of the BibleHear : Report :Obedience: A careful...
Fulfill Your Purpose
Don’t try to be someone you are not. God created every person to fulfill a specific purpose and gives them the grace to do it. If your journey is not light and easy, you may be on the wrong path. Desire His will for your life by choosing obedience;...