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Believers Do Not Live by Luck...

Happy Friday the 13th!

Today is a good day because the LORD has made it so!

REJOICE!

In the NIV, Proverbs 13 had many verses that stood out (be mindful it's separated into themes):

• :10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

:13- 16 He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded.  The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning a man from the snares of death.  Good understanding wins favor, but the way of the unfaithful is hard.  Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.

:18 He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored.

:20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

:24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.

• :11 Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.

:21-22 Misfortune pursues the sinner, but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.  A good man leaves an inheritance (does not necessarily mean money/possessions - what's our real inheritance????) for his children's children, but a sinners wealth is stored up for the righteous.

• :12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

:19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS!

Righteousness... is it what U long for?

Instead, I want to see a mighty flood of justice, a river of righteous living that will never run dry.

Amos 5:24 (NLT)

Proverbs 12:7 (NIV)

7 Wicked men are overthrown and are no more, but the house of the righteous stands firm.

I truly believe that God is calling for us - covered by the Righteousness of Jesus Christ, to truly commit to righteous thinking and actions.  The days before us are not the days to compromise, nor step in reasoning out our decisions.  It is the time to align our thinking, actions and everything that we are with the Word that has been planted instead of us to live and shine through us.   RIGHTEOUSNESS!  You know in your spirit when you're stepping in righteousness and when you are not.  Let's NOT compromise fam.

Never forget to Pray...  Holy Spirit speak to us, In Jesus' Name. Amen

Proverbs 11

GOD HAS NOT ONLY PREPARED GREATNESS FOR YOU, BUT HE IS PREPARING YOU TO WALK IN IT!

RESPOND TO & FLOW IN HIS SPIRIT

Proverbs 11 NIV

1 The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight.
2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
4 Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.
5 The righteousness of the blameless makes a straight way for them, but the wicked are brought down by their own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.
7 When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; all he expected from his power comes to nothing.
8 The righteous man is rescued from trouble, and it comes on the wicked instead.
9 With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
12 A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.
15 He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.
16 A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
18 The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
19 The truly righteous man attains life, but he who pursues evil goes to his death.
20 The LORD detests men of perverse heart but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
21 Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.
22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous ends only in good, but the hope of the wicked only in wrath.
24 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
26 People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell.
27 He who seeks good finds goodwill, but evil comes to him who searches for it.
28 Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
29 He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise.
30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.
31 If the righteous receive their due on earth, how much more the ungodly and the sinner!

NEVER FORGET TO PRAY!

TAKE TIME TO CONVERSE WITH GOD RIGHT NOW, BEFORE YOU GO ON WITH YOUR DAY.

IN JESUS' NAME. AMEN

Too Close for Comfort

Why the title?  Well, you'll see in the verses below.  Sometimes, I feel like I fall into talking too much LOL (but true. Hey, I can admit to it!)  Get wisdom fam.

Proverbs 10:8-10 NIV
⁸ The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.  ⁹ The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.  ¹⁰ He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Let's get it right, ladies and gents.  Moving in trust of a helpful God will get us through it all.  In Jesus' Name.  Amen.

* I also suggest reading all of these proverbs in several translations.  www.biblegateway.com will help you out.

Know Who You Are Speaking To...

We serve El Shaddai!  He supplies ALL our needs.  Trust, and let's stop limiting our God.

Proverbs 9:8

⁸ Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you.

Do you know who are the mockers and who are the wise people in your life?  Pray for revealed discernment, so that you can be most effective, at all times.  In Jesus' Name. Amen

How does these verses speak to you?

Proverbs 6: 6-11

6 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!
7 It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8 yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.
9 How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep?
10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest- 11 and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man.

What's Leading You?

Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Proverbs 5:21-23

21 For a man's ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all his paths.
22 The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords of his sin hold him fast.
23 He will die for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.

Pray for the strength and wisdom to not be captivated by anything that will lead you astray from Jesus.  Amen!

Wisdom

Spiritual Workout:  Train your body and mind to act, think, speak and live according to the Spirit within me.  Like any workout it takes discipline, determination,  variation and consistency if we want to see results.

Energy boosts = the Word, the Holy Spirit, PRAISE!

Proverbs 4:7-8 (NIV)

Wisdom is supreme, therefore  get wisdom.  Though it cost all you have, get understanding.  Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.

May you be live in the protection of GODLY wisdom today.  In Jesus' Name.  Amen

SHAKING IT UP...

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart; O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me!

Good morning!

Before we move into the Gospel of Luke for another perspective into the life of Jesus on earth, we're going to shake it up a bit and dwell in Proverbs for the month of August.  The book of WISDOM.  Couldn't we all use some more?  Who needs some renewal?  I know I sure do!  I won't be going into any explanations of these proverbs, but I would suggest that you enhance your studies of the verses with me, by not just seeing them as wise sayings for the day.  But literally taking the time to observe the scripture for the day and praying about how you can apply it to your life.  It would be awesome if you took the time as you're stirred, to share and ministered to all of us as well.  God speaks through you too, and it would be awesome to have you share with all of us, not just me.  Let us all benefit.   AMEN!


PROVERBS 3:7,8 (NIV)
DO NOT BE WISE IN YOUR OWN EYES; FEAR THE LORD AND SHUN EVIL.  THIS WILL BRING HEALTH TO YOUR BODY AND NOURISHMENT TO YOUR BONES.


DON'T FORGET TO PRAY!

What Does the Resurrection Mean to You?

Happy August family!

I hope you took the time to read Mark 16, Friday and over the weekend.  If you didn't... well, you know where to find it.

Today, I'm not pressed to explain what things mean in these verses.  It's been a weekend of asking the right questions, so I move this forward by proposing the titled question to each of you:  What does the resurrection mean to you?


Is it just some random event?  Or does it have personal meaning for you?  And how do you represent this meaning in your daily life.

The resurrection is a huge event in our history.  Sometimes we get so preoccupied with the do's and don'ts of religion, that we forget the reason why we exist and can live freely.  We forget that we too will be resurrected with Christ.

Take some more time to just read Mark 16 and determine your answer.  Journal your thoughts, talk with someone, pray about it.  But don't miss out on this time to be honest with yourself and with God, and know what you think about all of this.  You may have questions...  This is just an opportunity to know without a doubt what you believe and why you believe it.

Have strong foundation for your faith, and keep building on it.  In Jesus' Name.  Amen.