by lighthouse | Sep 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:22 “He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” A man is much more successful who is married than one who is not. Google that statement and you will find it to be true. God certainly knows more than Google, but it is interesting that God did not have to google the question before He wrote this verse. He created the relationship between husband and wife and knew exactly what He was doing. Not only do a married couple bless each other, God blesses then both.
by lighthouse | Sep 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:15 “The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.” Acquiring information can have value, but acquiring knowledge with one’s heart produces wisdom as a person can apply that knowledge to further a deeper relationship with their Heavenly Father as well as being a faith filled concerned person on this earth. Heart, ears, knowledge and wisdom all are blended for true value. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Sep 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:14 “The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? Stable emotions, which are the foundation of a person as expressed with the letters EQ (emotional quotient ) and are what keeps a person emotionally calm and secure. Our relationship with our God is ultimately important in maintaining a high level of EQ throughout all of life’s struggles. With our Savior at our side we enjoy a high EQ with an enjoyable life of security, comfort, contentedness and hope. We should all be in a constant state of developing that relationship.
by lighthouse | Sep 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:13 “To answer before listening–that is folly and shame.” The wisdom of the Proverbs is amazing. We often stop listening when another person expresses a contradictory thought. How can we possibly know another’s thoughts if we interrupt and express our thoughts? Our author is wise–listen, then speak–very simple yet often not done. This truth is absolute when our Heavenly Father is speaking.
by lighthouse | Sep 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:12 “Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.” Your and my value does not come from anything we have done. You and I are simply using the God given talents we have received as free gifts and have used those free gifts to honor the Giver of those gifts. If we ever conclude–I am great–we make a tragic mistake. All of us should conclude–God is Great–my responsibility is to, in humility, use my talents to His glory and honor.
