by lighthouse | Aug 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” All of our talents and possessions are generous gifts as a result of our Heavenly Father’s love for each of us. How could we possibly think we have accomplished anything on our own? Our lives are totally dependent on His grace. Humility and honor are a natural for every faith filled loved and adopted child of God– you and me.
by lighthouse | Aug 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:16 “How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!” Celebrities, excellent well-paid athletes, noted wealthy investors or political figures are recognized for their notoriety or celebrity fame but are rarely known for their God-given wisdom. The world recognizes fame but lacks in recognizing wise insight and wisdom. You and I should never fall into the same trap, but rather pray for and practice a life of wise thought and action.
by lighthouse | Aug 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:9 “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” What am I going to do today? I tend to put myself in control of my activities and don’t tend to begin my day with the constant thought–God lead me and lead me to keep that thought throughout the day. Let’s let our Father lead and you and I simply follow in all we do.
by lighthouse | Aug 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:3 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Nothing can make any of us more successful than letting God be the central focus of our lives. We gain contentedness, peace and hope, confidence, assurance and a solid foundation. Having a tight relationship with our God, all the ingredients of a successful life are combined to make for an assured life both on this earth and eternally. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Aug 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:2 “All a person’s ways seem pure to them, but motives are weighed by the Lord.” Is personal gain without hurting anyone else the reason for most of your/my activities or is our motivation for living our daily lives to serve our precious Savior? Our God cares much more as to why we do what we do rather than the world would praise us for what we accomplish.
by lighthouse | Aug 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:33 “Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.” It is impossible to be wise and not have a strong relationship with our Heavenly Father. God is at the center of our life. God, family, country is not just a pleasant series of words, it is the truth in prioritized relationships: it is the essence of living a successful life. Many place self first–that is a fatal mistake. Let’s none of us make that common fatal mistake.
by lighthouse | Aug 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:32 “Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.” Without an attitude of discipline, one’s attitude to themselves can only produce failure. At first that statement seems incorrect but without discipline in work, athletics, business development, rising children or whatever a person is responsible for improving, chaos and therefore failure is guaranteed. Wise discipline is an essential ingredient of success in a faith-filled life.
by lighthouse | Aug 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:31 “Whoever heeds life-giving correction will be at home among the wise.” Correction, wise discussion, hanging out with faith-filled Christians are all a part of living and helping others live a successful life. Successful living means living wisely in all we do.
by lighthouse | Aug 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 15:29 “The Lord is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.” Does God really hear you and me when we talk (pray) to Him or are we thinking/expressing words which are meaningless. God assures us He hears us. Why then doesn’t He answer exactly as we request? I wish I could answer that question for both myself and you or you could answer for me. All we, as faithful/righteous believers know is He walks by our side, hears us, understands us and then does the best for each of us. In eternity, when we talk to Him we will finally understand. Have a great weekend.
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.
