July 7th
My mothers birthday, my friend Ben’s birthday that makes this day a double special day. God is good-all the time.
Proverbs 7 begins with an urging to treasure the commandments. Do I really treasure the word of God? I do not think that I have ever really thought about God’s word in this way and perhaps that is why I was called to read Proverbs this summer, so that I would have a change in my way of thinking about God’s word.
To treasure vs 1
To keep vs 2
To bind and write vs 3
To call my sister vs 4
As a protection for me vs 5
I pray that as I/we spend this summer reading through Proverbs that my/our heart will be changed. I would love to talk with anyone about what God is saying to you as we read Proverbs just contact me any time.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
July 5 & 6
Proverbs 5
Vs 21 “For the ways of a man are be fore the eyes of the Lord and He watches all his paths”
God is not removed from us, if we are children of the King then His Holy Spirit is always with us if we were to remember that we are before the Lord then perhaps what we do and how we act would be different.
Proverbs 6
Vs 21 “Bind them continually on you heart, tie them around you neck”
We need to learn God’s word; we need to make God’s word an active part of our lives. Again I am convicted that I need to memorize God’s word to bind it on my heart. Perhaps you too need to do this very thing.
Vs 21 “For the ways of a man are be fore the eyes of the Lord and He watches all his paths”
God is not removed from us, if we are children of the King then His Holy Spirit is always with us if we were to remember that we are before the Lord then perhaps what we do and how we act would be different.
Proverbs 6
Vs 21 “Bind them continually on you heart, tie them around you neck”
We need to learn God’s word; we need to make God’s word an active part of our lives. Again I am convicted that I need to memorize God’s word to bind it on my heart. Perhaps you too need to do this very thing.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
July 2,3, & 4
July 2, 3, & 4
These past few days have been a blur, well at lease the 2nd and 3rd have been it is still early on the 4th, but I am in pain and can not sleep. I have taken some, meds so if this ends up making no sense I am sorry.
This month I am reading from The New American Standard edition, there are no foot notes and no cross references in this little Bible.
Vs7 Chapter 2 “He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity”
There is no reason to ever be dishonest
Vs 3 Chapter 3 “Do not let kindness and truth leave you, bind them around your neck write them on the tablet of your heart”
There is never a good reason to be rude, hateful or dishonest
Perhaps in Aug we should try and memorize a verse a week write it on the tablet of our hearts
Vs 24 Chapter 4 “Put away from you a deceitful mouth and put devious lips far from you”
Be hones in all that we do.
I do hope every one enjoys the 4th and remember freedom was not free may paid the price and many are still standing in the gap for us now. Thank you men and women of the armed forces for keeping me free.
These past few days have been a blur, well at lease the 2nd and 3rd have been it is still early on the 4th, but I am in pain and can not sleep. I have taken some, meds so if this ends up making no sense I am sorry.
This month I am reading from The New American Standard edition, there are no foot notes and no cross references in this little Bible.
Vs7 Chapter 2 “He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk in integrity”
There is no reason to ever be dishonest
Vs 3 Chapter 3 “Do not let kindness and truth leave you, bind them around your neck write them on the tablet of your heart”
There is never a good reason to be rude, hateful or dishonest
Perhaps in Aug we should try and memorize a verse a week write it on the tablet of our hearts
Vs 24 Chapter 4 “Put away from you a deceitful mouth and put devious lips far from you”
Be hones in all that we do.
I do hope every one enjoys the 4th and remember freedom was not free may paid the price and many are still standing in the gap for us now. Thank you men and women of the armed forces for keeping me free.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Proverbs 28- 29-30 and Back to chapter 1
Chapter 28
I am burdened because I was not supportive of a friend the other day. I kept telling them my opinion of what a mistake I thought they had made. I was not encouraging to them even though I am sure He had prayed about the decision he had made. Reading this chapter Verse 13 really brought this to mind.
“He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confess and forsakes them will have mercy”
I did call and tell him that I was sorry for being so opinionated and that I was sorry that I was not more supportive of his move. He said there was not need for the call and I told him that God had convicted me of how wrong I was and that was all the need I needed.
Chapter 29
I may have a right to my opinion but I really do not need to share it so freely. When do you think I will learn to just shut up?
Vs 11”a fool vents all his feelings but a wise man holds them back.”
Vs 20”Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”
Vs 23 “A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble inspirit will retain honor.”
Father God, help me with my tongue problem. Guide me to remember all I have is a gift from you and that it really belongs to you, I am only allowed to use it. In Jesus name I ask and may You be glorified in my life. Amen
Chapter 30
The last day of June let’s just think on Vs 5Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him”
The aim is to read a chapter a day. We have done well in June, perhaps like me you might want to get a different version to read for July as if you could not tell I have been using the New King James version. So ready or not here we go----
July 1, 2009
My thought this morning before I began to read was –am I doing this so I can say I did it (pride) or am I doing this so that I can check off on a list of accomplishment, or am I learning from my Father so that I can be better and during my reading of the first chapter of Proverbs this verse was brought to my attention
Vs 23”Turn to my reproof, behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you”
Father, grow me in you for Your glory and honor. Amen
I am burdened because I was not supportive of a friend the other day. I kept telling them my opinion of what a mistake I thought they had made. I was not encouraging to them even though I am sure He had prayed about the decision he had made. Reading this chapter Verse 13 really brought this to mind.
“He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confess and forsakes them will have mercy”
I did call and tell him that I was sorry for being so opinionated and that I was sorry that I was not more supportive of his move. He said there was not need for the call and I told him that God had convicted me of how wrong I was and that was all the need I needed.
Chapter 29
I may have a right to my opinion but I really do not need to share it so freely. When do you think I will learn to just shut up?
Vs 11”a fool vents all his feelings but a wise man holds them back.”
Vs 20”Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”
Vs 23 “A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble inspirit will retain honor.”
Father God, help me with my tongue problem. Guide me to remember all I have is a gift from you and that it really belongs to you, I am only allowed to use it. In Jesus name I ask and may You be glorified in my life. Amen
Chapter 30
The last day of June let’s just think on Vs 5Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him”
The aim is to read a chapter a day. We have done well in June, perhaps like me you might want to get a different version to read for July as if you could not tell I have been using the New King James version. So ready or not here we go----
July 1, 2009
My thought this morning before I began to read was –am I doing this so I can say I did it (pride) or am I doing this so that I can check off on a list of accomplishment, or am I learning from my Father so that I can be better and during my reading of the first chapter of Proverbs this verse was brought to my attention
Vs 23”Turn to my reproof, behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you”
Father, grow me in you for Your glory and honor. Amen
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Proverbs 27
Chapter 27
VS 6 “faithful are the wounds of a friend …”
Vs 10 “Do not forsake your own friend or your fathers friend…”
Vs 14 “He who blesses his friend with a loud voise rising early in the morning it will be counted a curse to him”
Vs 17 “As iron sharpens iron so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend”
To have a faithful friend, what a blessing, even if that friend has to point out when you are wrong. It has been said to have a friend one must himself be friendly, or perhaps to have a friend you need to be there for that friend.
I can honestly say I do not get vs 14 unless it is saying do not wake you friend up early in the morning by yelling.
The best verse in my opinion is to have a friend that will challenge you, that will hold you accountable in every area of your life, one that encourages you to be better. I want to be this kind of friend and I desire to have this kind of friend to me.
VS 6 “faithful are the wounds of a friend …”
Vs 10 “Do not forsake your own friend or your fathers friend…”
Vs 14 “He who blesses his friend with a loud voise rising early in the morning it will be counted a curse to him”
Vs 17 “As iron sharpens iron so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend”
To have a faithful friend, what a blessing, even if that friend has to point out when you are wrong. It has been said to have a friend one must himself be friendly, or perhaps to have a friend you need to be there for that friend.
I can honestly say I do not get vs 14 unless it is saying do not wake you friend up early in the morning by yelling.
The best verse in my opinion is to have a friend that will challenge you, that will hold you accountable in every area of your life, one that encourages you to be better. I want to be this kind of friend and I desire to have this kind of friend to me.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Chapters 23-26
I did not realize that I was so far behind. No excuse this week no company just lazy I guess any way here are my thoughts.
Chapter 23
This chapter makes me think about all those people caught up in addiction vs. 29-35 warn about wine, but I am of the opinion that this can be applied to any addiction. I do not believe that people set out be become addicted it is just one step along that pathway and at some point it becomes like a snow ball down a hill and it seems as if there is no way out. Breaking free is very very hard. The person must decide they want to be free then they have to turn their back on friends and or family to make the change and that is a very scary part the part about being alone no friends. We really need to pray for those trying to get out and to offer a hand when we can. Well off my soap box for now. And on to Chapter 24
Vs 3 & 4 wisdom, understanding, and knowledge
Is this house your life? Could you relate this to your life?
Is your life established with God? Or are you still wondering?
Is your mind filled with good? And what is Good, God is the only good.
Take time to draw near to our Heavenly creator to proclaim Him as King of your life and ask Him to help you to start right now living for Him. Much easier said than done, especially for me.
Chapter 25
Oh me here I am again requesting that I would have a sweet spirit
Vs 23 “It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman”
I have to ask Lewis often for forgiveness due to my smart mouth. I thank God for him daily. A little over 20 years ago I was praying daily for the rapture, because I had two little boys on my hands and I was sure that I could not raise them in a way that would ensure they grew to be Godly men. I am sorry sometimes that we moved from Benton, but never sorry we have Lewis. I so want to be the mate he deserves. So I pray to have a sweet spirit and not be contentious.
Chapter 26
This chapter speaks to me about being lazy; I am guilty of being lazy for the Lord to often. I need to find my place and become a more active member of my church. Is there an area you are lazy in? Let us take this chapter to heart and help us to change our lazy ways.
Chapter 23
This chapter makes me think about all those people caught up in addiction vs. 29-35 warn about wine, but I am of the opinion that this can be applied to any addiction. I do not believe that people set out be become addicted it is just one step along that pathway and at some point it becomes like a snow ball down a hill and it seems as if there is no way out. Breaking free is very very hard. The person must decide they want to be free then they have to turn their back on friends and or family to make the change and that is a very scary part the part about being alone no friends. We really need to pray for those trying to get out and to offer a hand when we can. Well off my soap box for now. And on to Chapter 24
Vs 3 & 4 wisdom, understanding, and knowledge
Is this house your life? Could you relate this to your life?
Is your life established with God? Or are you still wondering?
Is your mind filled with good? And what is Good, God is the only good.
Take time to draw near to our Heavenly creator to proclaim Him as King of your life and ask Him to help you to start right now living for Him. Much easier said than done, especially for me.
Chapter 25
Oh me here I am again requesting that I would have a sweet spirit
Vs 23 “It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman”
I have to ask Lewis often for forgiveness due to my smart mouth. I thank God for him daily. A little over 20 years ago I was praying daily for the rapture, because I had two little boys on my hands and I was sure that I could not raise them in a way that would ensure they grew to be Godly men. I am sorry sometimes that we moved from Benton, but never sorry we have Lewis. I so want to be the mate he deserves. So I pray to have a sweet spirit and not be contentious.
Chapter 26
This chapter speaks to me about being lazy; I am guilty of being lazy for the Lord to often. I need to find my place and become a more active member of my church. Is there an area you are lazy in? Let us take this chapter to heart and help us to change our lazy ways.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Proverbs 20, 21, 22
Proverbs 20
Vs 11 “Even a child is known by his deeds whether what he does is pure and right”
Those of us that are saved/children of the King of Kings the world see all our deeds. Are they pure and right?
Father, help me to see my sins and help me to confess these and to allow your spirit to mold me to be what would bring glory and honor to you Amen
Proverbs 21
Are you getting discouraged? Have you missed a couple days? We have had company this past week and I have been reading, but I have not had time to post my readings or discussions and I have not checked my email hope all are doing well. Don’t give in to Satan, pick up today and keep going. My thought today is again about my mouth:
Vs 9 “contentious woman”
Vs 19 “contentious and angry women”
Vs 23” Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from trouble”
Father, God I need you to guard my heat with the breast plate of righteousness so that what comes out my mouth will be loving and will build up others in your name I ask. Be glorified in my life in Jesus name Amen
9 more days and we start proverbs over. I think I will look fir a different version I currently have New King James Version.
Proverbs 22
Lewis and I are taking a class at church: Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University and today there are a couple of verses that bring home some of the points in this lesson
Vs 7 “and the borrower is servant to the lender”
Vs 26 “one of those who is surety for debts”
I really wish I had this class when I was much younger to learn some of the principles so that my life and the lives of my children would be so much more financially secure. We are learning different ways to do things what a challenge.
Vs 11 “Even a child is known by his deeds whether what he does is pure and right”
Those of us that are saved/children of the King of Kings the world see all our deeds. Are they pure and right?
Father, help me to see my sins and help me to confess these and to allow your spirit to mold me to be what would bring glory and honor to you Amen
Proverbs 21
Are you getting discouraged? Have you missed a couple days? We have had company this past week and I have been reading, but I have not had time to post my readings or discussions and I have not checked my email hope all are doing well. Don’t give in to Satan, pick up today and keep going. My thought today is again about my mouth:
Vs 9 “contentious woman”
Vs 19 “contentious and angry women”
Vs 23” Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from trouble”
Father, God I need you to guard my heat with the breast plate of righteousness so that what comes out my mouth will be loving and will build up others in your name I ask. Be glorified in my life in Jesus name Amen
9 more days and we start proverbs over. I think I will look fir a different version I currently have New King James Version.
Proverbs 22
Lewis and I are taking a class at church: Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University and today there are a couple of verses that bring home some of the points in this lesson
Vs 7 “and the borrower is servant to the lender”
Vs 26 “one of those who is surety for debts”
I really wish I had this class when I was much younger to learn some of the principles so that my life and the lives of my children would be so much more financially secure. We are learning different ways to do things what a challenge.
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