by lighthouse | Aug 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:28 “The heart of the righteous weighs its answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.” Our mouth exposes our heart. Can an evil mentality speak kindness? Can a heart which lacks love produce love? Can a mind which does not have a relationship with its Heavenly Father teach or display such a close relationship? Who you or I am is exposed by our mouth even though our mouth is only a small part of our body.
by lighthouse | Aug 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:22 “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” Critiquing ideas will make for thoughtful decisions. Being closed minded and not listening to wisdom from others does not allow for interaction of thought. Wise interaction is key–just interaction is a waste of time. Choose wise interactive partners.
by lighthouse | Aug 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:20 “A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.” Children have the ability to make choices. They can choose to be respectful, or they can choose to be disrespectful. Each of us either has made that choice or are making that choice. Our passage tells us one choice brings joy and another choice brings sadness. It is foolish to choose sadness when happiness and joy are such easy choices to make.
by lighthouse | Aug 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:16 “Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil.” Our human nature has a strong desire for excess in popularity, toys, looks, income, cars, real estate and anything else on this earth which seems to bring more pleasure than the other guy has. All of these seeing pleasures can be blessings or they can be a curse. What makes the difference? Our relationship with our Heavenly Father. When my or your bond with our God is strong all else is appreciated but not primary. Praise God for your blessings but never let them rule you.
by lighthouse | Aug 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:15 “All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but the cheerful heart has a continual feast.” Why be depressed when our lives can be lived as if we were enjoying a continual feast? That is quite a picture our Heavenly Father paints. Because of His grace, even in this life, we can enjoy, even as we are going through trials and disappointments, the never-ending comfort, peace and hope because we have a tight relationship with our amazing God. Have a great weekend.
