by lighthouse | Sep 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:20 “One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.” Self-confidence is very important in leading a successful life as well as helping others gain the same. For any of us to make others feel insecure is a very poor character trait. Combining our heart and tongue for the betterment of others is a trait God wants of each of us.
by lighthouse | Sep 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:17 “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.” There is a song titled–“What a friend we have in Jesus”. You and I always enjoy the loving relationship we have with our Savior–the best friend anyone could possibly have. You and I are to follow our Teacher’s example. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Sep 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:6 “Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.” Parents, children and grandchildren all create a wonderful joy when their relationship is full of love. That is God’s intent for family. God’s intent for each of us is always to enjoy the peace, love, contentedness, hope and joy which comes from a close relationship with Him. The obvious truth: enjoy a close relationship with Him and the other relationships will follow.
by lighthouse | Sep 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 17:3 “The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart.” Our lives on this earth are viewed by many as being successful based on our assets. Big house, nice maybe even exotic cars, large 401k account, a college degree and beyond, nice clothes and the list goes on and on. These are all blessings but not the core value of any of us. Where does God say our value lies? Answer: in our heart–our relationship with Him is astronomically more valuable than any possession anyone can own. Do you or I own the most valuable treasure?
by lighthouse | Sep 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:32 “Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.” For a conqueror to dominate an entire population one would think—that is impressive and the conqueror must be an impressive celebrity. God, however, wants us to learn that patience and self-control are more admirable qualities. Celebrity status can easily result in a loss of humility and be therefore detrimental to a person’s life.
by lighthouse | Sep 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:23 “The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent, and their lips promote instruction.” When you or I find a wise person who has a tight relationship with the True God–listen and learn. Your and my duty in life is to become wise, serve our God, serve our fellow man and live a life of kindness and purpose. All else are gifts from a very loving Savior.
by lighthouse | Aug 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 16:20 “Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is one who trusts in the Lord.” This verse is a short, simple, gold, phenomenal nugget of truth right in the middle of the Bible. Who on earth does not want to prosper? Who on earth does not want to be blessed? The key to unlock this treasure of truth promised by God: listen to His wisdom and trust in His promises. Read the verse again and apply its truth to your life and enjoy God’s promise. Have a great weekend.
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.
