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.
by lighthouse | Sep 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” There is not a person on earth who does not want to live of security. The reason many do not live such a life is because they do not know where to find security. It cannot be found in wealth, education, status or assets. Total security can only be found in having a faith filled relationship with God. There is no simpler truth.
