by lighthouse | Nov 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:9 “The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.” Keep and save all you can because some day you might need it is not the mentality Solomon writes about—just the opposite. God’s wisdom tells us to be generous and He will bless us. Very simple, yet profound—Want to be blessed? Be generous.
by lighthouse | Nov 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:7 “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” If a person does not have either a rent or mortgage or car loan payment, that person can earn that much less money and be in the same financial position. Or with no payments and being debt free a person’s income increases by the amount of former debt. A wise lifestyle is to be debt free. Thank you to all veterans for serving us and our Country.
by lighthouse | Nov 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:6 “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” Parenting well is the most important responsibility any mother or father has. Every Christian parent trains their children and prays for their children. Unfortunately, other influences affect children, young adults and children as they become adults. Although this passage is certainly true, as is all of Scripture, we all know sin infests even our children and though they are trained well, sometimes our children fall. We parents live praying for our children that they avoid the calamities of this world. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Nov 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:4 “Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.” Fearing God is a wonderful mindset. In this case fear does not mean to be afraid of or to violently tremble at the thought of God. Just the opposite—fear means to most lovingly respect, honor and hold our Father in a high degree of esteem. You and I need to place God far above ourselves as we need Him much more than He needs us; however, His desire to bless you and me is of ultra importance to Him. What a phenomenal God we honor.
by lighthouse | Nov 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:2 “Rich and poor have this in common; The Lord is the Maker of them all.” God is not only the Creator of the massive universe, He is also the Creator of each of us and all other people and creatures that not only walk this earth but live in the sea and fly in the air. It is very hard–actually impossible, to understand the power God has. Yet, some are foolish enough to think and say He doesn’t even exist. If not God then ????? Faith is a much easier truth explanation.
by lighthouse | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:1 “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Wealth, a great body, educational degrees or a position of power are sought after by many. There is nothing wrong with having any of these traits. God would have us know that He blesses us with all of the preceding, but our reputation is far greater than all. All of us should imbed this passage in our hearts so we live lives which please our Heavenly Father.
