Sweet to Your Soul

Within Proverbs 24 is the saying that Honey taste sweet and like honey wisdom is sweet to your soul. Listen to and gain wisdom so your heart is filled with good and your soul is filled with hope for the future. This is of great value like a rare and beautiful treasure that continues to grow in value over time.

The goodness will overflow from your heart and come to light naturally as you walk the walk and talk the talk. This will be a great strength (v. 6). During a crisis, you will not give in to pressure but have poise and this will also demonstrate great strength. Claim the high purpose God has given and know that all things work together for the good.

There are rewards for those who keep God’s principles in their heart. Having the right priorities is so important and gaining the principles of God in your heart as top priority will lead to a remarkable destiny.

Be inspired by great leaders in history. Remember this commander who was thought to be a total failure as leader of an army but remained calm and fulfilled his purpose. His name was George Washington.

Think of companies that had initial problems in the beginning but never gave up before they had great success. Companies like Microsoft who had some problems with their systems at first but then came up with the Windows operating system.

Lord, this day we come to You with a grateful heart. Thankful for Your grace that keeps flowing in our heart filling us with continual hope for the future. Our faith can never be depleted but only grow over time and overflow as light to the world. Amen.

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Let Your Light Shine

Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. – Matthew 5:16

As pointed out in the post “Integrate Faith with Lifestyle”, the Bible is filled with words of counsel and knowledge but you have to apply this by first listening to these words of knowledge and then let them inside so they become a part of your heart and soul.

To turn on the light switch to let your light shine today, here’s a song called Speak life by Toby Mac that inspires hope, encouragement, concern, and love for your neighbor.
 

 

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Integrate Faith with Lifestyle

The attitudes of the wise as explained in Proverbs 22:17 through 23 are to have concern for the weak, the needy, and helpless. The actions of the wise help rather than put more obstacles in their way. The wise are even tempered, honest, and disciplined. They follow instructions and are leaders that encourage others. They are good fathers, mothers, and diligent workers that lead others toward God’s way.

The Bible is God’s instruction manual on how to integrate faith with lifestyle. One idea for putting God’s instruction into practice is to integrate faith with lifestyle. Being able to mesh what one believes with what one does.

Another idea is to pray before retiring for the night. Pray for God’s will and seek to seal the deal. Try to look at tasks that are needed for tomorrow and visualize what needs to be done. Fill your mind with a picture of accomplishing the tasks before you.

Some days may not be perfect but this day with You Lord will be amazing if we put Your guidance into practice. Help us today to keep in step with Your Spirit by listening, by following, by believing, and by obeying. Open our minds today to take in Your instruction so it sinks into our heart and integrates with our lifestyle. We accept the power You give today because of Your love for us through Your Son Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

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The Week Ahead

Below are some questions for reflection.

Proverbs 22:17 through 23
* What are the attitudes and actions that the wise apply? How does this wisdom affect others? What are some ideas for putting God’s instruction into practice?

Proverbs 24
* How are wisdom and strength related? What is an idea for handling crisis situations? How do you know when your sleep is necessary and when it is merely escape?

Believe that God has a great plan for you.

Victory starts by having a plan. By accepting God’s plan for us, all we need to do is follow and believe He will provide the power. He will give the upper hand to make what seems impossible possible.

*Adeney, Carol. This Morning with God: A Daily Study Guide to the Entire Bible. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1978. Print.
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Empowerment

There are many worldly disciplines that enable us in life but empowerment from God enables us to reach new heights never obtained before.

Mark Shields's avatarStep Ahead

Life lessons are learned
From the complex
Like business, science,
And other subjects

Gaining knowledge;
Being competent;
Learning new things;
Becoming confident.

Learning from others
And their great strengths
In order to complement
At excellent lengths.

But most important
Is to lay down claim
To the ONE who
Heals the lame.

Christ makes our burdens
Lighter than a feather
Allowing us to
Reach new heights together.

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Poem by Mark Shields – © 04-19-2018

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