THE PRINCIPAL THING

11-14-2019. . . . THE PRINCIPAL THING!

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get Under-standing." (Prov 4:7 KJV)

The acquisition of ‘WISDOM’ is to be a continuing priority in our lives.  In fact, scripture says it is the principal thing! What benefit have we in gaining wealth, fame or positions of notoriety without the wisdom to sustain them. Keep the main thing the main thing. Get Wisdom!

Prayer: Lord, wisdom comes from you. We have not because we ask not. Give us wisdom daily in liberal doses! Amen!

Eccl 7:11-12. . . .Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. KJV

INSIDE-OUTSIDE!

11-12-2019. . . .INSIDE - OUTSIDE!

“I have told you all this so that you will have peace of heart and mind. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world." ( John 16:33 TLB) 

Outside of us situations and circumstances are constantly changing. We can expect trials and turmoil. In fact, if it ain’t one thing it will certainly be another. On the inside however, there is God’s Peace giving us the calming assurance that all is well and all will be well! Peace on the inside make bearable the vicissitudes of life on the outside!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for anticipating our need for peace in an ever changing world filled with turmoil and unrest. Your Peace secures us inside while we trust you to control the outside.  Amen!

Rom 5:3-5. . . .We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us-they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us and helps us trust God more each time we use it until finally our hope and faith are strong and steady. Then, when that happens, we are able to hold our heads high no matter what happens and know that all is well, for we know how dearly God loves us, and we feel this warm love everywhere within us because God has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love. TLB

ONLY BELIEVE!

11-8-2019. . . .ONLY BELIEVE!

"Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth." (Mark 9:23 KJV)

Belief is the first step in faith. Nothing will happen if we don't believe it can! When we believe however, we open up and access a whole realm of unlimited possibilities.  Today, we remove all the restraints and cast out all our fears and anything that hinders us from accessing the realm of unlimited possibilities.  Only Believe!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the ability to believe. With this ability we access your realm of unlimited possibilities for our life.  Amen!

Isa 7:9b. . . .If ye will not believe, surely ye shall not be established. KJV

THE WISE LISTEN AND HEED!

11-7-2019. . . . THE WISE LISTEN AND HEED!

"These are the proverbs of King Solomon of Israel, David's son: He wrote them to teach his people how to live-how to act in every circumstance, for he wanted them to be understanding, just and fair in everything they did. "I want to make the simpleminded wise!" he said. "I want to warn young men about some problems they will face. I want those already wise to become the wiser and become leaders by exploring the depths of meaning in these nuggets of truth." (Prov 1:1-5 TLB) 

When the wise speak. . . .the wise listen and heed!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the Proverbs of Soloman! May the wisdom therein be applied daily to benefit both me and the world. Amen!

Prov 1:5-6. . . .A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. KJV

WHAT'S ON YOUR MIND!

11-6-2019. . . .WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND!

“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” (Isa 26:3KJV)

Free from worry, free from cares; free from troubles and free from stress. A yielded mind is a peaceful mind. What’s on your mind?

Prayer: Lord, I trust in you and my mind is kept in perfect peace. Amen!

Num 6:24-26. . . .The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. KJV

A PARTING GIFT!

11-5-2019. . . .A PARTING GIFT!

"I am leaving you with a gift-peace of mind and heart ! And the peace I give isn't fragile like the peace the world gives. So don't be troubled or afraid." (John 14:27 TLB) 

What a wonderful and thoughtful parting gift....PEACE! Wonderful because, in the mist of life's storms there is nothing more valuable. Thoughtful because, Jesus gave us many things, but as a gift, He gave us His Peace! The very thing that sustained Him during His own agony, He gives to us to sustain us during our agonies.  PEACE! What a wonderful and thoughtful parting gift!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the gift of your peace! We need not ever be troubled or afraid because it!  Amen.

Isa 26:122 Lord, grant us peace; for all we have and are has come from you. TLB

HE WILL LIFT US UP!

1-1-2019. . . . HE WILL LIFT US UP!

And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.  (1 Chron 4:10 KJV)   

We are instructed in the Word to pray always and that our prayers should not be selfish prayers.  Not withstanding that, the reality of the matter is, there are times when the focus of our prayers turns from others to ourselves.  Not in a selfish way, but a self-focused way!  Such is the prayer of Jabez!  Lord, bless (barak) me indeed!  Adore....show favor to....lifT up in praise!   When the world and the vicissitudes of life beat us down, we can turn to God in a self-focused way, and He will lift us up!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for blessing us indeed!  Amen!

Ps 61:1-2. . . .Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer.   From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.  KJV