by lighthouse | Aug 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 23:4 “Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint.” Many think drugs or alcohol or pornography or gambling are life threatening addictions—and they are, but what about being a workaholic, one obsessed with screens, an unsatisfied desire always for more of stuff, eating and becoming obese, or…the list is endless. The wise idea is to be careful in all decision making, asking yourself and myself—is this how my Heavenly Father would have me live?
by lighthouse | Aug 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:27 “If you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.” Credit cards can be a curse or a blessing. How can that be? Everyone has multiple cards. Credit cards encourage buying impulsively unaffordable desires. Or credit cards can help organize purchases so one has records needed for business deductions. One use is very good while one use is very bad. Our author is very practical. How are you or I using our credit cards?
by lighthouse | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:17 “Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach.” We all live with choices. We can listen and learn from God, or we can ignore what He has to say and teach. We can choose to determine our own path, ignoring God’s wise counsel, as much of the world does, or we can pray for the wisdom which comes from our Heavenly Father. God has given man a free will. Man’s choices ignoring God’s wisdom lead to failure while man’s choices learning from our Creator never fail. The choice is yours and mine.
by lighthouse | Aug 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:16 “He who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and he who gives gifts to the rich–both come to poverty.” Many live to manipulate others for their personal gain. The results of manipulation are always negative, and eventual result is failure and rejection. Personal gain while helping others succeed will always increase the wealth and enjoyment of life for both.
by lighthouse | Aug 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:10 “Drive out the mocker and out goes strife, quarrels and insults are ended.” Whoever you or I surround ourselves with is who you or I become. Whoever you admire is who you or I become. If the idea is to be wise, have those with wisdom in your and my lives. Analyze those who you daily come in contact with and whose company you enjoy and you will identify yourself. Isn’t that an interesting thought.
by lighthouse | Aug 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:9 “A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.” Sharing earthly goods like food and clothing is a trait America is known for. Where I live the amount of food at food shelves or pantries is huge. There is never a shortage. Where you live the story might be different, but where there is an urgent need Americans respond. Even though there is political turmoil, God continues to bless America. You and I, whenever possible, must continue to be generous.
by lighthouse | Aug 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:7 “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.” Become debt free. Don’t struggle with credit card debt. Prepare for an economically independent future. Wisely manage your finances identically as you manage the rest of your life. Never put yourself in a situation where you live paycheck to paycheck. Living abundantly, which is God’s promise, carries throughout all aspects of our lives. This is practical and wise thinking.
by lighthouse | Aug 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:6 “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” A child is like a piece of clay to a potter or a block of wood to a woodworker at a lathe. The clay or piece of wood will be formed into something creative and beautiful and that shape will always be creative and beautiful. Once formed, its structure is determined. Your and my job is to form God’s children so they are beautiful, creative and full of God’s intended purpose.
by lighthouse | Aug 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:4 “Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life.” Realizing God is the author of all your talents, the Giver of all you achieve and the Creator of your entire being makes you a blessed child of His. To be a child of your Heavenly Father is the greatest gift you or I will ever receive.
by lighthouse | Aug 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:2 “Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is Maker of them all.” Neither you nor I had a single thing to do with our entering into this world. God is the Creator of us all. Not only is He the Creator, but He is also the One who gives you and me purpose. And He is also the One who will bring us Home when this life is complete. Do we live enjoying and living these 3 truths? Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Aug 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:1 “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Who are you? You can ask that question of yourself, and you can ask that question thinking who do others say I am? The most important question is: Who does God say I am? God sees you as you are. He knows how you think. He knows what motivates you. He knows the why for every action you live. Accomplishing His purpose for your life is your and my reason for living on this earth. That is much more important than accumulating any amount of assets or popularity.
by lighthouse | Aug 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 21:30 “There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.” Our God’s magnificence is far, far beyond our comprehension. Some tragically think of God as an equal or maybe as an imaginary concept. The result of that mistaken thinking ends in the saddest condition possible. The universe loudly shouts the glory of God. His creation is a spectacular display of His majesty. Always enjoy the privilege of walking at His side.
