by lighthouse | Jul 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 21:2 “All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the Lord weighs the heart.” How does God want me to live my life is a constant thought all of us should have. Many of us live with the thought–what can I get away with? Our attitude toward the will of God should always be our companion. God, our Supreme Judge, is always looking past our exterior and is concentrating on our interior–our heart, our attitude, our love for Him.
by lighthouse | Jul 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:29 “The glory of young men is their strength, gray hair the splendor of the old.” There is constant change in all of our lives. At each stage of change we all experience a multitude of blessings. We can look at life and simply conclude–of course–or we can look at life and our changes within that life and conclude–how wonderful our God is that He never leaves me, continually blesses me, and walks with me as His dear child. And His Dear Child is what You are! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jul 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:27 “The lamp of the Lord searches the spirit of a man; it searches out his inmost being.” In teaching a relationship class I give a husband and wife a mirror. They are to look into it and then write what they see of themselves-once on the outside and once on the inside. After that session I ask them both to write what they see on the outside and then on the inside of their spouse. Never does the couple agree as to what is seen. This makes for very interesting analysis and conversation. Now, let’s hand that mirror to God. What would He say is the outside of you and what is the inside or heart of you? You and I can hide nothing—-that is the true you and me.
by lighthouse | Jul 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:24 “A man’s steps are directed by the Lord. How can anyone understand his own way?” We all should live our lives with the constant thought—God direct my steps. If any of us actually live the words of the famous song—I did it my way—we will find ourselves living both purposelessly and accomplishing little. If our life instead is lived—I did it His way—not only will we have a successful purpose on this earth, but we will gain the rewards of an eternity of blessing.
by lighthouse | Jul 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:23 “The Lord detests differing weights, and dishonest scales do not please him.” God could never accept anything other than honesty and you and I should be the same. Never does lying accomplish anything positive. Though lying is very common, it is the downfall in any relationship–never let it be a part of your life.
by lighthouse | Jul 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:15 “Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.” Isn’t it a joy when we hear a wealthy celebrity or heroic athlete or successful businessperson profess a Christian faith for all the world to hear? Their faith always outshines their recognized accomplishments. They are appreciative of their earthly blessings and talents, but recognize their true wealth lies in their relationship with their Heavenly Father. They are a rare jewel–as are you.
by lighthouse | Jul 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:13 “Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare.” Everyone has God given talent. To use that talent will result in blessings which produce a life of abundance. Living a life of poverty is not the life God has intended for anyone. God did not create desperation. God created man/women to live a life full of joyful abundance, to be appreciative and to give glory to Him in their (our) daily living. Faithfully using our talents cannot do anything other than living a blessed life. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jul 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:6 “Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find.” To manipulate is a common trait of a person who is defensive and lacks both honesty and integrity. That person will find himself friendless and broken. Is there hope for such a person? Yes, but his entire mentality must change, and that change is both difficult and rare. However, for that person hope must never be abandoned.
by lighthouse | Jul 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 20:1 ” Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led by them is not wise.” Never give yourself the opportunity to not think clearly. Distorted thought is never an asset which can be admired. Addictions, no matter what the addiction, never allow improvement, never allow happiness and never create a benefit. Any recovering or recovered addict will always agree 100%.
by lighthouse | Jul 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 19:27 “Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from words of knowledge.” There is never an age where anyone can think there is no need to gain more wisdom or knowledge. We all should live wanting to learn and then wisely apply that wisdom to ourselves while at the same time helping others do the same. We should all be both learners and teachers.
by lighthouse | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 19:23 “The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble.” There is not one of us who doesn’t want to live a life of contentedness. We spend our time securing a nice home, a comfortable retirement plan, toys to enjoy whatever activities we desire, developing the most comfortable lifestyle we can, doing all this sometimes forgetting where our true and lasting contentedness lies. Having a close relationship with our Heavenly Father guarantees total peace and contentedness. That relationship is certainly at the very top of our priority list.
by lighthouse | Jul 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 19:23 “The fear of the Lord leads to life: then one rests content, untouched by trouble.” Throughout Proverbs God reminds us of the wonderful peace and contentedness found by placing Him first in our lives. Doesn’t it only make sense to do exactly that? We can’t let ourselves be fooled to think the pleasures of this world are what we should strive for. Pleasures are blessings, but we live for Him!! Have a great weekend.
