by lighthouse | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:28 “The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.” You and I are concerned about our present life, but we are also concerned about our future. Our present was at one time our future, so we could all ask—how are we preparing for our future? Are we continually living life to have a closer and deeper relationship with our Heavenly Father or are we nonchalant about that relationship? Our answer to that question will determine our present and future contentedness and happiness.
by lighthouse | Jun 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:25 “When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever.” When God created this world He intended perfection. When Adam and Eve fell all life changed. The result became storm after storm. Men, women, children–all now live in a world where life has its continual struggles. Where do you and I find relief? Only in the faithful and wonderful love of our Father who freely gives a rock solid righteousness. We live secure in the arms of our Father.
by lighthouse | Jun 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:23 “A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.” Would you rather go to the casino to gain wealth or work wisely and accumulate investment rewards? Would you rather help others or expect that others should support you? Would you like to live thinking God’s unconditional love will protect you or will you read your Bible and gain a close relationship with your Heavenly Father? Where do you expect to find wisdom–from this world or from your relationship with God? Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jun 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:22 “The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it.” God’s blessings are emotional, spiritual, physical, financial, temporal and eternal. Every person who places their confidence in their Savior enjoys blessings received as an adopted and loved child of our Heavenly Father. We receive these blessings solely because of the gracious love God has for each of us. How wonderfully blessed we all are.
by lighthouse | Jun 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:19 “Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.” Multiplying words does not multiply results—just the opposite. In a wise person’s mind there is the thought of stating the truth and then allowing that truth to stand as wisdom has been expressed and no more need be said. To babble on completely detracts from wisdom.
by lighthouse | Jun 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:17 “Whoever heeds discipline shows the way of life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.” Discipline gives direction. Without direction life can only be chaotic and orderless. Direction is totally essential if one is to lead a successful life as defined by our Heavenly Father. God is our GPS. But, some choose to drive aimlessly, ignoring what could have been an enjoyable and wonderful trip. Every once in a while we will have a flat tire, but we do know where we are going. Enjoy discipline.
by lighthouse | Jun 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:14 “The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.” Have you ever noticed that those who present themselves as authorities with skills and have nothing to back up their supposed authority have no authority or wisdom in their daily lives? In real life I have found this to be commonplace while at the same time those who are humble and unassuming without a false ego are by far the wiser. Humility and wisdom are close companions while a proud mouth, a demanding nature and a lack of wisdom also are common unadmirable companions.
by lighthouse | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:11 “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” We all have a mouth and therefore have the ability to use it for wisdom or for wickedness. All of us are constantly making that choice, but we are also creatures of habit and therefore we all have to ask—-what is my habit? Is my habit to think and express wisdom and righteousness or….? We pray God gives us a mouth of continual honor. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:9 “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” Each of us has the ability to fool others some of the time. A modern term is manipulation. Wisdom never involves exploiting others. When one tries to deceive another there is always a loss of integrity. On the other hand, when a person constantly prays for wisdom and tries to instill that thinking in others, a much more enjoyable life results and trustful relations are the result.
by lighthouse | Jun 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:4 “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth. Could anything be more obvious? Yet, out of a population of approximately 333 million in the United States, 65 million are receiving welfare payments. That figure is astronomical. That is roughly 20% of our population–with approx. 1.2 trillion dollars annually going to welfare programs. Some welfare is essential, however; most results from the statement of this passage. On the other side of the coin, honest work and effort bring abundant blessings.
by lighthouse | Jun 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 10:1 “A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.” Children make parents proud or make them sad. We all have to ask—what kind of child am I? We have to ask that question whether we are a child or are an adult. Regardless of our stage in life—are we portraying the faithful wisdom our Heavenly Father would have us display? If we are—we are making our parents proud. We pray we are making all of our parents proud.
by lighthouse | Jun 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 9:12 “If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.” Humility and wisdom walk side by side. The two will absolutely guarantee a blessed and therefore successful life. Arrogance and self righteousness are also traits that love each other. Though common companions they guarantee a lonely and very poor quality of life and a future of sadness. Choose humility and wisdom while praying for God’s blessings.
