by lighthouse | Oct 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 29:25 “Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.” This might not be a usual thought, but we all live in fear. We all want to–fit in–and not be singled out as the odd ball in the crowd. That thinking is very detrimental to our well-being and detrimental to our relationship with our Heavenly Father. We should never be concerned about the conclusions of seemingly accepted society thought and conclusions and therefore live in fear of compliance, but we should rather live in the loving respect and therefore of the absolute truths of our magnificent God. That fear is not only honorable but will gain an eternity of joy.
by lighthouse | Oct 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 29:23 “A man’s pride brings him low, but a man of lowly spirit gains honor.” The first step in addiction recovery recognizes the fact one needs to place his life in God’s hands. One must totally remove everything else including his own pride. There is no such thing as pride either in addiction recovery or in living a successful life. All of us do well in realizing we are not our own. We have all been bought by our precious Savior with His precious blood. Humility carries a treasure house of rewards and who of us doesn’t want to live in a house full of treasure?
by lighthouse | Oct 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but blessed is he who keeps the law.” If you and I allow ourselves to ignore reading, studying and discussing God’s Word we will find ourselves relying on the dangerous concepts of our own imagination in regard to living a successful and abundant life. When we do read, study and discuss God’s absolute truths we will find ourselves blessed, content and living lives with a deep relationship having our Heavenly Father walking by our side. This brings each of us true peace.
by lighthouse | Oct 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 29:17 “Discipline your son, and he will bring you peace; he will bring delight to your soul.” All of us have seen emotional support dogs. If the dog offers true emotional support, it has been highly trained. If it is a dog which is an untrained dog it is not only a nuisance to the owner, but also the same to everyone he is around. Which would you rather be in the presence of? The same truth applies to us and our children. Loving discipline is essential to healthy living. The rewards of such discipline are wonderfully obedient and faithful children. God applies that same thought as He raises us. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Oct 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 29:11 “A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.” There is always a calm which surrounds a person who enjoys living with the thoughtful understanding of the value of God given wisdom. Being smart and being wise are two totally different characteristics. A fool can be smart, but a fool can never be wise. Wisdom demands an extremely close relationship with one’s Heavenly Father. You and I should continually live to attain both wisdom and an active walk side by side with our Heavenly Father.
