God Bless You People of God
Today we end our journey together and continue our journey with the lord. I pray that you have been blessed. I pray that you have learned the value of devotion a portion of your day to God. I pray the truth of God's word has penetrated hardened hearts and negligent minds. I pray that wisdom is to be desired in all of our lives
Reminder: Finish reading the proverbs
Focus Text
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Reflection: I leave you with some thoughts about superficial values. Our Focus Text says that charm and beauty are not supposed to be objects of admiration. What a thought. How often do we make charm King and beauty the queen. A person has to be beautiful before we will look their way. Charm makes us smile therefore we find it pleasant for purposes of entertainment. Beauty is fine and charm is entertaining but they are superficial. They provide temporary forms of pleasure to communication and vision. They don't however ever imply permanent value. They should not be the main reasons for developing relationships
The truth is that external beauty fades away.....I will say it again...beauty, especially outside beauty, begins to fade and sag as the years go by. That is what the scripture means when it says beauty is fleeting so...let me leave you with this
Fearing the lord is better than superficial characteristics. Fearing the lord enhances a persons image like you would never believe. A beautiful person who does not fear God is destined for trouble. A handsome man with excellent charm but no Jesus will lead one into sin. A beautiful woman without a reverence for God will yield unto temptation.Value the fear of the lord over other things that your actions might undergo God's screening process. We should fear being out of God's will because distance from God is distance from destiny. We should fear not doing what Gods wants us to do. We should not be hell-bent on grace...so much that we take advantage of the goodness of God. We should know that in an instant God can do what God chooses. Let us move fearfully and wonderfully toward the goal God has set for our lives.This is the wise thing to do. Be not deceived by charm, be not infatuated with beauty, but fall in love with the fear of the lord.
be Blessed
-- Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. he is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 3:13-15Minister Charles DorseyYouth PastorChoir DirectorChrist Our Redeemer AME Church46 Maxwell Irvine, CA 92618949-955-0014charles.dorsey@gmail.com
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
DAY 30
God Bless You People Of God
We are near the end of the journey or should i say the beginning.
God has been so good and i hope that we have all developed a habit of getting in our word daily.
Tomorrow will be our last formal day of study together. Spread the word about what God has done for you
Reminder: Read Proverb 30
Focus Text:
7 "Two things I ask of you, O LORD;
do not refuse me before I die:
8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
give me neither poverty nor riches,
but give me only my daily bread.
9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you
and say, 'Who is the LORD ?'
Or I may become poor and steal,
and so dishonor the name of my God.
Reflection: The danger of being blessed. So many of us pray for God to bless us without an idea of what we are praying for. We ask God to grant us all the desires of our hearts, even materials ones that we might dwell in our blessings and happiness. Well there is some danger that comes along with being blessed. It seems that the more you have the more you are tempted not to have. I am not sure if this happens with you but I seem to do less of what i need to do when i have all that i want. I seem to find new ways to avoid what i need to be doing when I get all that i want. This is the sentiment of the proverb for today. It is a prayer asking God to grant just enough; no more no less. It even states the fears associated with the prayer. He said, if you give me too much i might disown you....that's powerful and there is some truth to that. He said don't give me too little because then i might misbehave. He simply asked, Lord give me my daily bread, my daily portion.
What a humble idea. God give me what i need to make it through the day. I know o lord what i want, but give me what i need for the day, that might understand how to manage what i have more so than what i want. So much wisdom in there passages but today, consider your prayers. Are you praying for more when you have enough? Are you prayer for more than enough when you don't have anything? What are we praying for? Hopefully we are asking God to grants us what we NEED that God might gain glory from our lives through the way we manage our necessities.
Be Blessed
C
We are near the end of the journey or should i say the beginning.
God has been so good and i hope that we have all developed a habit of getting in our word daily.
Tomorrow will be our last formal day of study together. Spread the word about what God has done for you
Reminder: Read Proverb 30
Focus Text:
7 "Two things I ask of you, O LORD;
do not refuse me before I die:
8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
give me neither poverty nor riches,
but give me only my daily bread.
9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you
and say, 'Who is the LORD ?'
Or I may become poor and steal,
and so dishonor the name of my God.
Reflection: The danger of being blessed. So many of us pray for God to bless us without an idea of what we are praying for. We ask God to grant us all the desires of our hearts, even materials ones that we might dwell in our blessings and happiness. Well there is some danger that comes along with being blessed. It seems that the more you have the more you are tempted not to have. I am not sure if this happens with you but I seem to do less of what i need to do when i have all that i want. I seem to find new ways to avoid what i need to be doing when I get all that i want. This is the sentiment of the proverb for today. It is a prayer asking God to grant just enough; no more no less. It even states the fears associated with the prayer. He said, if you give me too much i might disown you....that's powerful and there is some truth to that. He said don't give me too little because then i might misbehave. He simply asked, Lord give me my daily bread, my daily portion.
What a humble idea. God give me what i need to make it through the day. I know o lord what i want, but give me what i need for the day, that might understand how to manage what i have more so than what i want. So much wisdom in there passages but today, consider your prayers. Are you praying for more when you have enough? Are you prayer for more than enough when you don't have anything? What are we praying for? Hopefully we are asking God to grants us what we NEED that God might gain glory from our lives through the way we manage our necessities.
Be Blessed
C
Monday, May 11, 2009
DAY 29
God bless you people of God
we are drawing toward the end of our journey.. God bless each of you who have joined us on this journey (whether completed, missed, or not). We pray that we all take these final days serious and that we have all be blessed thru the study of Gods word
Reminder: Read proverb 29
Focus text:
1 a man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly ve destoyed without remedy,
11 a fool gives full vent to his anger but a wise man keeps himself under control
20 do you see a man who speaks with haste? there is more hope for a fool that for him
Reflection: Today's reflection is going to be short and sweet. I am certain that the focus text offer enough to think about. These three text offer great insight to our relationship with God and the management of our reactions. We can choose to be stubborn, angry, and out control or we can choose to heed the rebuke and calm down. This is the thought of the day. What are you going to do? Are you going to wait for destruction to change habits? Are you going to create a situation that demands a miracle before you heed the instructions of the lord? Are you going to continue to act out of rage and choose not to control your tongue? Are you going to speak without first considering the words you utter?
THE CHOICE IS YOURS. We now know the destiny of those who do these things
Just food for thought
God Bless
C-- Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. he is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 3:13-15Minister Charles DorseyYouth PastorChoir DirectorChrist Our Redeemer AME Church46 Maxwell Irvine, CA 92618949-955-0014charles.dorsey@gmail.com
we are drawing toward the end of our journey.. God bless each of you who have joined us on this journey (whether completed, missed, or not). We pray that we all take these final days serious and that we have all be blessed thru the study of Gods word
Reminder: Read proverb 29
Focus text:
1 a man who remains stiff-necked after many rebukes will suddenly ve destoyed without remedy,
11 a fool gives full vent to his anger but a wise man keeps himself under control
20 do you see a man who speaks with haste? there is more hope for a fool that for him
Reflection: Today's reflection is going to be short and sweet. I am certain that the focus text offer enough to think about. These three text offer great insight to our relationship with God and the management of our reactions. We can choose to be stubborn, angry, and out control or we can choose to heed the rebuke and calm down. This is the thought of the day. What are you going to do? Are you going to wait for destruction to change habits? Are you going to create a situation that demands a miracle before you heed the instructions of the lord? Are you going to continue to act out of rage and choose not to control your tongue? Are you going to speak without first considering the words you utter?
THE CHOICE IS YOURS. We now know the destiny of those who do these things
Just food for thought
God Bless
C-- Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. he is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 3:13-15Minister Charles DorseyYouth PastorChoir DirectorChrist Our Redeemer AME Church46 Maxwell Irvine, CA 92618949-955-0014charles.dorsey@gmail.com
Sunday, May 10, 2009
DAY 28
God Bless you People of God
We are almost there!!! The journey is almost completed. Again I urge you to visit www.30daywisdomjourney.blogspot.com if you have missed any of these days.
Reminder: Read Proverb 28 pray and meditate
Focus Text:
1 The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Reflection: Here is my Sunday morning prayer for us: Lord i pray that we would trust in you. I pray that we would be confident enough that our faults and sins are not greater than your grace and mercy. Lord, I pray that we work toward being more confident and faithful Christians that you might gain the glory from our lives. Lord, I pray that we repent and turn away from our secret sinful lives that our words and actions might be united. So today God, forgive us and help us to grow more toward you.
That was part of the prayer that was inspired by our focus text. One of the main differences between the wicked and the righteous is knowledge of who is in charge and who is in control. The wicked are afraid because they have lost sight of the fact that God is the protect. They have not been able to find refuge in the name of the lord and find themselves afraid of the things of this world and furthermore find themselves trying to fight with the weapons of this world.
The righteous however understand that it is better to fear the lord that the things of this world. It is better to have God that all the weapons this world can yield. Here is a wisdom nuggets: One of the most powerful weapons we have is the weapon called confession. Yes, confession is a weapon. The enemy wants us to believe that we are guilt stained and unworthy of being in God's presence. Well, we combat this by confessing our sins to the lord. You see, Confession liberates us from the burden of hiding and being fake before the lord. It is also helps us to acknowledge God's grace and mercy. The more you confess the more you want to get better and the more you realize the truth in God's word that says "for a righteous man falls seven times but gets back up again" (proverbs 24:16) We can get up because we know whose side we are on.
Today let us confess and be made whole. Moreover, let us believe God is on our side and move toward the greatness we have been called to.Happy Mothers Day to you all. Tell your mom/wife/female family members you love them...not just today but everyday
God Bless
We are almost there!!! The journey is almost completed. Again I urge you to visit www.30daywisdomjourney.blogspot.com if you have missed any of these days.
Reminder: Read Proverb 28 pray and meditate
Focus Text:
1 The wicked man flees though no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
13 He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
14 Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble.
Reflection: Here is my Sunday morning prayer for us: Lord i pray that we would trust in you. I pray that we would be confident enough that our faults and sins are not greater than your grace and mercy. Lord, I pray that we work toward being more confident and faithful Christians that you might gain the glory from our lives. Lord, I pray that we repent and turn away from our secret sinful lives that our words and actions might be united. So today God, forgive us and help us to grow more toward you.
That was part of the prayer that was inspired by our focus text. One of the main differences between the wicked and the righteous is knowledge of who is in charge and who is in control. The wicked are afraid because they have lost sight of the fact that God is the protect. They have not been able to find refuge in the name of the lord and find themselves afraid of the things of this world and furthermore find themselves trying to fight with the weapons of this world.
The righteous however understand that it is better to fear the lord that the things of this world. It is better to have God that all the weapons this world can yield. Here is a wisdom nuggets: One of the most powerful weapons we have is the weapon called confession. Yes, confession is a weapon. The enemy wants us to believe that we are guilt stained and unworthy of being in God's presence. Well, we combat this by confessing our sins to the lord. You see, Confession liberates us from the burden of hiding and being fake before the lord. It is also helps us to acknowledge God's grace and mercy. The more you confess the more you want to get better and the more you realize the truth in God's word that says "for a righteous man falls seven times but gets back up again" (proverbs 24:16) We can get up because we know whose side we are on.
Today let us confess and be made whole. Moreover, let us believe God is on our side and move toward the greatness we have been called to.Happy Mothers Day to you all. Tell your mom/wife/female family members you love them...not just today but everyday
God Bless
Saturday, May 9, 2009
DAY 27
God Bless You people of God
I am sure that by now you have learned your proverb and it is resounding in your spirit. I pray that God shows you new things as you meditate on your one proverb
Reminder: read proverb 27 and pray
Focus Text:
19 As water reflects a face,
so a man's heart reflects the man.
Reflection: Today's proverb was full of heavy hitting statements. The focus text caught my attention the most. Life is filled with opportunity to understand who we are. When we look at our reflection do we see who we really are or who we are not? Do we look for what society says is beautiful or acceptable or do we blame God for not making us who we think we should be.
The wonderful part about the metaphor is that when you look at your reflection in water you see yourself clearly. If we think about it really hard there is nothing that we can do to water to change our reflection. You can throw a rock at it and do other thing to disturb the reflection but when the water settles you are still left with your reflection. Who God has made us to be is, sort of, the same way. there is nothing that we can do to avoid being who God made us to be. We can try to alter the image, we can try to put ripple in the water and disturb the reflection but when the water settles it is still you, exactly how God made us to be.
Now the catch is that the metaphor compares the reflect off the water to one's heart. That means that the root of a person is found in there heart. We spend lots of time looking for superficial outer images as if the outer image gives us an accurate idea of who people are. The reality is that many of us are professional disguise men and women. We do the best job at hiding the reality revealed in our hearts. We act happy when we are sad, we act unaffected when we are affected, we act rich when we are broke, we act arrogant when we need to be humble.
This is why the proverb paints the image of our hearts being a place that does not change. if you really want to know a person look at their hearts. They might be short in person but tall in the heart. The might look timid initially but they may be might people of God on the inside.Let us move from our superficial ideas into the great intimacy found in God and that is found in the hearts of Gods people. Who have you misjudge, written off, ostracized without taking a look at their heart?
Consider these words
Charles
I am sure that by now you have learned your proverb and it is resounding in your spirit. I pray that God shows you new things as you meditate on your one proverb
Reminder: read proverb 27 and pray
Focus Text:
19 As water reflects a face,
so a man's heart reflects the man.
Reflection: Today's proverb was full of heavy hitting statements. The focus text caught my attention the most. Life is filled with opportunity to understand who we are. When we look at our reflection do we see who we really are or who we are not? Do we look for what society says is beautiful or acceptable or do we blame God for not making us who we think we should be.
The wonderful part about the metaphor is that when you look at your reflection in water you see yourself clearly. If we think about it really hard there is nothing that we can do to water to change our reflection. You can throw a rock at it and do other thing to disturb the reflection but when the water settles you are still left with your reflection. Who God has made us to be is, sort of, the same way. there is nothing that we can do to avoid being who God made us to be. We can try to alter the image, we can try to put ripple in the water and disturb the reflection but when the water settles it is still you, exactly how God made us to be.
Now the catch is that the metaphor compares the reflect off the water to one's heart. That means that the root of a person is found in there heart. We spend lots of time looking for superficial outer images as if the outer image gives us an accurate idea of who people are. The reality is that many of us are professional disguise men and women. We do the best job at hiding the reality revealed in our hearts. We act happy when we are sad, we act unaffected when we are affected, we act rich when we are broke, we act arrogant when we need to be humble.
This is why the proverb paints the image of our hearts being a place that does not change. if you really want to know a person look at their hearts. They might be short in person but tall in the heart. The might look timid initially but they may be might people of God on the inside.Let us move from our superficial ideas into the great intimacy found in God and that is found in the hearts of Gods people. Who have you misjudge, written off, ostracized without taking a look at their heart?
Consider these words
Charles
Friday, May 8, 2009
DAY 26
God Bless you people of God
We are almost there we are on DAY 26. Kind of catchy huh, maybe some group should name themselves that and read this proverb. Anywho, be reminded to read proverb 26. Also reflect on and remember the verse (the proverb) you chose yesterday. God will open up new windows of understanding, just take the time to think and pray.
FOCUS TEXT:
6 Like cutting off one's feet or drinking violence
is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
7 Like a lame man's legs that hang limp
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
9 Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
Reflection: Have you ever been called a fool or done something foolish? If someone called you a fool would you be offended? We have been journeying through these proverbs and fools have been mentioned more than not. Today it caught my attention as i read the attributes and metaphors for a fools actions.
The texts above caught my attentions. Listen to the discription: A fool is irresponsible with a positive and wise message. In other words, we can't depend on a fool to deliver or spread a message. This really hits home in our lives because God has given us a timeless message. God has given us a message of hope and salvation. God has given us a message, especially through the tough times in our life, that God will always be there. The interesting part is that many of us still act foolish with this message. We don't spread the message. The message begins and ends with us. No one knows about what God is doing in our life, no one knows about what God is saying to us through our churches, no one knows about the grace God has given; all because we act foolish with the message
The proverb compares a fool with a message to a man with lame legs or cutting off ones feet, implying that the message is not going to move and certainly will not be delivered. To get this message one would have to come to the messenger verses the messenger carrying to message to others. It also compares a fool with a message to a thornbush in a drunkards hand, implying (at least on the surface) that this messenger sticks himself, probably drops the messages, and forgets that they have the message.
What are we doing with the messages God has placed in our hearts and on our lips? Are we so caught up in our own lives that we have become foolish with these messages? I know i was convicted upon considering some of my foolish ways. How about you?
Today, and for the rest of our days, let us be responsible with the messages (because we are messengers for the lord). If God has given you something to say (and God has) avoid the temptation to be foolish and find some one to tell about the goodness of the lord
Be Blessed
Charles
We are almost there we are on DAY 26. Kind of catchy huh, maybe some group should name themselves that and read this proverb. Anywho, be reminded to read proverb 26. Also reflect on and remember the verse (the proverb) you chose yesterday. God will open up new windows of understanding, just take the time to think and pray.
FOCUS TEXT:
6 Like cutting off one's feet or drinking violence
is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
7 Like a lame man's legs that hang limp
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
9 Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
Reflection: Have you ever been called a fool or done something foolish? If someone called you a fool would you be offended? We have been journeying through these proverbs and fools have been mentioned more than not. Today it caught my attention as i read the attributes and metaphors for a fools actions.
The texts above caught my attentions. Listen to the discription: A fool is irresponsible with a positive and wise message. In other words, we can't depend on a fool to deliver or spread a message. This really hits home in our lives because God has given us a timeless message. God has given us a message of hope and salvation. God has given us a message, especially through the tough times in our life, that God will always be there. The interesting part is that many of us still act foolish with this message. We don't spread the message. The message begins and ends with us. No one knows about what God is doing in our life, no one knows about what God is saying to us through our churches, no one knows about the grace God has given; all because we act foolish with the message
The proverb compares a fool with a message to a man with lame legs or cutting off ones feet, implying that the message is not going to move and certainly will not be delivered. To get this message one would have to come to the messenger verses the messenger carrying to message to others. It also compares a fool with a message to a thornbush in a drunkards hand, implying (at least on the surface) that this messenger sticks himself, probably drops the messages, and forgets that they have the message.
What are we doing with the messages God has placed in our hearts and on our lips? Are we so caught up in our own lives that we have become foolish with these messages? I know i was convicted upon considering some of my foolish ways. How about you?
Today, and for the rest of our days, let us be responsible with the messages (because we are messengers for the lord). If God has given you something to say (and God has) avoid the temptation to be foolish and find some one to tell about the goodness of the lord
Be Blessed
Charles
Thursday, May 7, 2009
DAY 25
God Bless You People Of God
We have six more days until we reach the end of our journey. Please know that I am still praying for God's miraculous working in your life. God is the only one that truly liberates Gods people. Continue to pursue.
Honestly, guys i am beginning to experience the tug of remembering a proverb a day so....let us change
FOR THE NEXT 6 DAYS...TAKE ONE VERSE (OR SET OF VERSES) MEMORIZE IT AND, AFTER DAILY MEDITATION, JOURNAL EACH DAY WHAT YOU TAKE FROM YOUR MEDITATION.
Here is an example:
I am going to memorize proverb 21: 13 if a man shuts his ear to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered
this will be my verse to memorize for the rest of the wisdom journey. Each day i will meditate and journal on this verse (on top of reading the proverb of the day) I hope this makes sense
okay and now to today's focus text
FOCUS TEXT:
28 Like a city whose walls are broken down
is a man who lacks self-control.
Reflection: Today's focus text offers us imagery of a city that is safe from harm due to its walls (sort of like Jericho). Jericho was a city whose walls kept them safe from the attacks of their enemies. They had never lost a battle when the wall was erect. Foes attempted to penetrate the city and defeat the Jericho citizen but we unsuccessful due to secure surrounding wall.
This is what the life of a Christian should feel like. Look at Job 1:10. The enemy/Satan complained saying "Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land." A hedge is a wall. As Christians we expect God to cover and surround us in all that we do. It is not a wise decision to step out of the hedge at any moment because it is not safe.
I am sure that we all prefer to stay inside the walls that we might be protected as we do God's work, but we must realize that when we lack self control our wall is broken. We become vulnerable and susceptible to attack when we lack self control. We don't think straight and don't make wise decisions during these moments.
I agree that some situations are worthy of getting angry and acting out of character but we must wisely decide to stay under the control of God and the Holy Spirit. We must decide to do what we need to do to keep our walls of safety up. We must do our best NOT TO use profanity, act like we don't know Christ, make quick decision, speak without thinking, give in the desire of the flesh, or do anything that would break down the walls meant to protect us. WE MUST REMEMBER THAT GODS HEDGE OF PROTECTION CAN WITHSTAND THE CHALLENGES WE FACE. Even Satan knows that.
I pray we be self controlled because it is the wise thing to do.
Be Blessed
Charles
We have six more days until we reach the end of our journey. Please know that I am still praying for God's miraculous working in your life. God is the only one that truly liberates Gods people. Continue to pursue.
Honestly, guys i am beginning to experience the tug of remembering a proverb a day so....let us change
FOR THE NEXT 6 DAYS...TAKE ONE VERSE (OR SET OF VERSES) MEMORIZE IT AND, AFTER DAILY MEDITATION, JOURNAL EACH DAY WHAT YOU TAKE FROM YOUR MEDITATION.
Here is an example:
I am going to memorize proverb 21: 13 if a man shuts his ear to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered
this will be my verse to memorize for the rest of the wisdom journey. Each day i will meditate and journal on this verse (on top of reading the proverb of the day) I hope this makes sense
okay and now to today's focus text
FOCUS TEXT:
28 Like a city whose walls are broken down
is a man who lacks self-control.
Reflection: Today's focus text offers us imagery of a city that is safe from harm due to its walls (sort of like Jericho). Jericho was a city whose walls kept them safe from the attacks of their enemies. They had never lost a battle when the wall was erect. Foes attempted to penetrate the city and defeat the Jericho citizen but we unsuccessful due to secure surrounding wall.
This is what the life of a Christian should feel like. Look at Job 1:10. The enemy/Satan complained saying "Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land." A hedge is a wall. As Christians we expect God to cover and surround us in all that we do. It is not a wise decision to step out of the hedge at any moment because it is not safe.
I am sure that we all prefer to stay inside the walls that we might be protected as we do God's work, but we must realize that when we lack self control our wall is broken. We become vulnerable and susceptible to attack when we lack self control. We don't think straight and don't make wise decisions during these moments.
I agree that some situations are worthy of getting angry and acting out of character but we must wisely decide to stay under the control of God and the Holy Spirit. We must decide to do what we need to do to keep our walls of safety up. We must do our best NOT TO use profanity, act like we don't know Christ, make quick decision, speak without thinking, give in the desire of the flesh, or do anything that would break down the walls meant to protect us. WE MUST REMEMBER THAT GODS HEDGE OF PROTECTION CAN WITHSTAND THE CHALLENGES WE FACE. Even Satan knows that.
I pray we be self controlled because it is the wise thing to do.
Be Blessed
Charles
DAY 25
God Bless You People Of God
We have six more days until we reach the end of our journey. Please know that I am still praying for God's miraculous working in your life. God is the only one that truly liberates Gods people. Continue to pursue.
Honestly, guys i am beginning to experience the tug of remembering a proverb a day so....let us change
FOR THE NEXT 6 DAYS...TAKE ONE VERSE (OR SET OF VERSES) MEMORIZE IT AND, AFTER DAILY MEDITATION, JOURNAL EACH DAY WHAT YOU TAKE FROM YOUR MEDITATION.
Here is an example:
I am going to memorize proverb 21: 13 if a man shuts his ear to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered
this will be my verse to memorize for the rest of the wisdom journey. Each day i will meditate and journal on this verse (on top of reading the proverb of the day) I hope this makes sense
okay and now to today's focus text
FOCUS TEXT:
28 Like a city whose walls are broken down
is a man who lacks self-control.
Reflection: Today's focus text offers us imagery of a city that is safe from harm due to its walls (sort of like Jericho). Jericho was a city whose walls kept them safe from the attacks of their enemies. They had never lost a battle when the wall was erect. Foes attempted to penetrate the city and defeat the Jericho citizen but we unsuccessful due to secure surrounding wall.
This is what the life of a Christian should feel like. Look at Job 1:10. The enemy/Satan complained saying "Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land." A hedge is a wall. As Christians we expect God to cover and surround us in all that we do. It is not a wise decision to step out of the hedge at any moment because it is not safe.
I am sure that we all prefer to stay inside the walls that we might be protected as we do God's work, but we must realize that when we lack self control our wall is broken. We become vulnerable and susceptible to attack when we lack self control. We don't think straight and don't make wise decisions during these moments.
I agree that some situations are worthy of getting angry and acting out of character but we must wisely decide to stay under the control of God and the Holy Spirit. We must decide to do what we need to do to keep our walls of safety up. We must do our best NOT TO use profanity, act like we don't know Christ, make quick decision, speak without thinking, give in the desire of the flesh, or do anything that would break down the walls meant to protect us. WE MUST REMEMBER THAT GODS HEDGE OF PROTECTION CAN WITHSTAND THE CHALLENGES WE FACE. Even Satan knows that.
I pray we be self controlled because it is the wise thing to do.
Be Blessed
Charles
We have six more days until we reach the end of our journey. Please know that I am still praying for God's miraculous working in your life. God is the only one that truly liberates Gods people. Continue to pursue.
Honestly, guys i am beginning to experience the tug of remembering a proverb a day so....let us change
FOR THE NEXT 6 DAYS...TAKE ONE VERSE (OR SET OF VERSES) MEMORIZE IT AND, AFTER DAILY MEDITATION, JOURNAL EACH DAY WHAT YOU TAKE FROM YOUR MEDITATION.
Here is an example:
I am going to memorize proverb 21: 13 if a man shuts his ear to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered
this will be my verse to memorize for the rest of the wisdom journey. Each day i will meditate and journal on this verse (on top of reading the proverb of the day) I hope this makes sense
okay and now to today's focus text
FOCUS TEXT:
28 Like a city whose walls are broken down
is a man who lacks self-control.
Reflection: Today's focus text offers us imagery of a city that is safe from harm due to its walls (sort of like Jericho). Jericho was a city whose walls kept them safe from the attacks of their enemies. They had never lost a battle when the wall was erect. Foes attempted to penetrate the city and defeat the Jericho citizen but we unsuccessful due to secure surrounding wall.
This is what the life of a Christian should feel like. Look at Job 1:10. The enemy/Satan complained saying "Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land." A hedge is a wall. As Christians we expect God to cover and surround us in all that we do. It is not a wise decision to step out of the hedge at any moment because it is not safe.
I am sure that we all prefer to stay inside the walls that we might be protected as we do God's work, but we must realize that when we lack self control our wall is broken. We become vulnerable and susceptible to attack when we lack self control. We don't think straight and don't make wise decisions during these moments.
I agree that some situations are worthy of getting angry and acting out of character but we must wisely decide to stay under the control of God and the Holy Spirit. We must decide to do what we need to do to keep our walls of safety up. We must do our best NOT TO use profanity, act like we don't know Christ, make quick decision, speak without thinking, give in the desire of the flesh, or do anything that would break down the walls meant to protect us. WE MUST REMEMBER THAT GODS HEDGE OF PROTECTION CAN WITHSTAND THE CHALLENGES WE FACE. Even Satan knows that.
I pray we be self controlled because it is the wise thing to do.
Be Blessed
Charles
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
DAY 24
God bless you people of God
Reminder: Read proverb 24 and remember a proverb
focus text:
16 for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again,
but the wicked are brought down by calamity.
17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls;
when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice,
18 or the LORD will see and disapprove
and turn his wrath away from him.
32 I applied my heart to what I observed
and learned a lesson from what I saw:
33 A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest-
34 and poverty will come on you like a bandit
and scarcity like an armed man.
Reflection: Just be sure to read the above scripture because they are packed with wisdom. I would like us to consider two things.
First, remember that we are not beyond mistakes. To follow Christ is not to be mistake less. To follow Christ in many ways is to work toward considering God in all the things you do. The text above says a righteous many fall seven times, BUT GETS BACK UP. that is the point. if you have fallen prey to sin or made mistakes make sure you get back up and try again. Sometime the only difference between the wicked and righteous is the fact that the righteous refuse to give up. So refuse to give up. Make serving God your goal and pursue it with all your heart. When you fall get back up. further more when others fall, pray for them that you might not neglect the grace God has granted in your life.
Second, verse 32 says something that we should all remember. It says i applied what i observed and learned from what i saw. Sometimes we choose to learn via experience and trial and error. Why do we do this? It would make more sense to learn without having to experience the pain of personal experience. Consider it wise to look at those who have challenges around you, those who suffer from lack of discipline, those who try and fail, and do your best to learn from their situation. I thank God for my brother who experienced many of the challenges in our family. In many ways he paved the way for me to be successful or at least avoid the mistakes that he made. I thank God for him having his challenges because he gave me enough visual evidence to learn and apply the lesson of his life.
Let us take a look at some of the challenges that bother us (family, school, relationships) a made a CHOICE to learn from them.
these are the two thoughts for the day.
I pray you continue to be blessed by these reflections
Charles
-- Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. he is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 3:13-15Minister Charles DorseyYouth PastorChoir DirectorChrist Our Redeemer AME Church46 Maxwell Irvine, CA 92618949-955-0014charles.dorsey@gmail.com
Reminder: Read proverb 24 and remember a proverb
focus text:
16 for though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again,
but the wicked are brought down by calamity.
17 Do not gloat when your enemy falls;
when he stumbles, do not let your heart rejoice,
18 or the LORD will see and disapprove
and turn his wrath away from him.
32 I applied my heart to what I observed
and learned a lesson from what I saw:
33 A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest-
34 and poverty will come on you like a bandit
and scarcity like an armed man.
Reflection: Just be sure to read the above scripture because they are packed with wisdom. I would like us to consider two things.
First, remember that we are not beyond mistakes. To follow Christ is not to be mistake less. To follow Christ in many ways is to work toward considering God in all the things you do. The text above says a righteous many fall seven times, BUT GETS BACK UP. that is the point. if you have fallen prey to sin or made mistakes make sure you get back up and try again. Sometime the only difference between the wicked and righteous is the fact that the righteous refuse to give up. So refuse to give up. Make serving God your goal and pursue it with all your heart. When you fall get back up. further more when others fall, pray for them that you might not neglect the grace God has granted in your life.
Second, verse 32 says something that we should all remember. It says i applied what i observed and learned from what i saw. Sometimes we choose to learn via experience and trial and error. Why do we do this? It would make more sense to learn without having to experience the pain of personal experience. Consider it wise to look at those who have challenges around you, those who suffer from lack of discipline, those who try and fail, and do your best to learn from their situation. I thank God for my brother who experienced many of the challenges in our family. In many ways he paved the way for me to be successful or at least avoid the mistakes that he made. I thank God for him having his challenges because he gave me enough visual evidence to learn and apply the lesson of his life.
Let us take a look at some of the challenges that bother us (family, school, relationships) a made a CHOICE to learn from them.
these are the two thoughts for the day.
I pray you continue to be blessed by these reflections
Charles
-- Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. he is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 3:13-15Minister Charles DorseyYouth PastorChoir DirectorChrist Our Redeemer AME Church46 Maxwell Irvine, CA 92618949-955-0014charles.dorsey@gmail.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Day 23
God Bless you people of God
Reminder: Read Proverb 23 and remember a proverb today
Focus Text:
1 When you sit to dine with a ruler,
note well what [a] is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat
if you are given to gluttony.
3 Do not crave his delicacies,
for that food is deceptive.
4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
have the wisdom to show restraint.
Reflection: What a blessed piece of advice. It cautions us not to become so anxious in the midst of someone who has abundance. As blessed people we will find ourselves sitting at the table, literally and figuratively, with people who have made it to the top of their fields and/or perfected their craft. They will have well decorated houses, car, eating facilities, and everything. Let us, during these moments, be most careful. Let us be careful not to become envious and diminish the blessing that God has place in our lives.
Wisdom nugget: Material gain is not a direct indicator of people who are blessed. As a matter of fact, material gain can be the perfect disguise for wickedness. Let us not be fooled when we are in the presence of those who are rulers and who have abundance. Our text tells us that we are to remain composed and practice restraint. Restraining yourself when you don't have to is the wise thing to do.
Furthermore, Sometimes I feel like God allows us to have a glimpse of what it feels like to prosper, in a effort to show us more about who we are. We desire great things and great riches, yet we get to the table with the ruler and lose our minds. Let us be restrained during these situations that God might bless us for our faithfulness.
Be Blessed
Charles
Reminder: Read Proverb 23 and remember a proverb today
Focus Text:
1 When you sit to dine with a ruler,
note well what [a] is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat
if you are given to gluttony.
3 Do not crave his delicacies,
for that food is deceptive.
4 Do not wear yourself out to get rich;
have the wisdom to show restraint.
Reflection: What a blessed piece of advice. It cautions us not to become so anxious in the midst of someone who has abundance. As blessed people we will find ourselves sitting at the table, literally and figuratively, with people who have made it to the top of their fields and/or perfected their craft. They will have well decorated houses, car, eating facilities, and everything. Let us, during these moments, be most careful. Let us be careful not to become envious and diminish the blessing that God has place in our lives.
Wisdom nugget: Material gain is not a direct indicator of people who are blessed. As a matter of fact, material gain can be the perfect disguise for wickedness. Let us not be fooled when we are in the presence of those who are rulers and who have abundance. Our text tells us that we are to remain composed and practice restraint. Restraining yourself when you don't have to is the wise thing to do.
Furthermore, Sometimes I feel like God allows us to have a glimpse of what it feels like to prosper, in a effort to show us more about who we are. We desire great things and great riches, yet we get to the table with the ruler and lose our minds. Let us be restrained during these situations that God might bless us for our faithfulness.
Be Blessed
Charles
Monday, May 4, 2009
day 22
God Bless you people of God
God is good. I know we can eat now but do your best to not to over eat since you have been fasting
This weeks goals is to remember 1 proverb per day. Memorize 1 proverb (1 verse) per day. You can take from any of the proverbs we have already read
Reminder: Read proverb 22
Focus Text:
17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise;
apply your heart to what I teach,
18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart
and have all of them ready on your lips.
19 So that your trust may be in the LORD,
I teach you today, even you.
Reflection: This journey has been wonderful and many great things have come as a result. Some of us have tried and not been as successful as we would have like but have decided to continue. Some have been on the ball and found that God is giving them more than they can handle. Some have not tried at all and have plans to try again. Some of us have not read the bible this much ever. Either way we are learning and engaging God word.
One this is important. We need to try to commit some, if not all, of these things to memory. Our text encourages us to have these teachings ready on our lips. In order to do that we have to memorize, meditate, and apply these proverbs in our everyday lives. Memorizing allows us to fellowship and meditate while we are on the move. You might be riding a bus and your phone might not have any power. This would be an opportune time to try to memorize a proverb.
Don't do this for any other reason except to be obedient. There is nothing like having God's word on your lips so that when the time comes you will have the ability to speak into your and anyone else's situation.
Lets us commit these sayings and lesson to memory.
God Bless
God is good. I know we can eat now but do your best to not to over eat since you have been fasting
This weeks goals is to remember 1 proverb per day. Memorize 1 proverb (1 verse) per day. You can take from any of the proverbs we have already read
Reminder: Read proverb 22
Focus Text:
17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of the wise;
apply your heart to what I teach,
18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart
and have all of them ready on your lips.
19 So that your trust may be in the LORD,
I teach you today, even you.
Reflection: This journey has been wonderful and many great things have come as a result. Some of us have tried and not been as successful as we would have like but have decided to continue. Some have been on the ball and found that God is giving them more than they can handle. Some have not tried at all and have plans to try again. Some of us have not read the bible this much ever. Either way we are learning and engaging God word.
One this is important. We need to try to commit some, if not all, of these things to memory. Our text encourages us to have these teachings ready on our lips. In order to do that we have to memorize, meditate, and apply these proverbs in our everyday lives. Memorizing allows us to fellowship and meditate while we are on the move. You might be riding a bus and your phone might not have any power. This would be an opportune time to try to memorize a proverb.
Don't do this for any other reason except to be obedient. There is nothing like having God's word on your lips so that when the time comes you will have the ability to speak into your and anyone else's situation.
Lets us commit these sayings and lesson to memory.
God Bless
Sunday, May 3, 2009
DAY 21
God Bless You People of God
What a wonderful day it has been. God has been moving all day and we are finally back so that we can send out our wonderful wisdom study for the day. We have 9 more days left and this past week has been great. We have completed out fast. Tomorrows email will contain that next set of instructions as we move toward the end of our Journey together.
Focus Text
21 he who pursues righteousness and love finds life,
prosperity, and honor.
Reflection: Have you ever been looking for something that you lost? Maybe your car keys, your wallet, your phone? During this time did you manage to find other things that you thought you lost that you were not even looking for? Does this frustrate you? Does the fact that you find stuff that you have been looking for when you were not looking for it bother you?
Well think about it this way. Our text says the person who pursues or aggressively chases righteousness and love finds life prosperity and honor. This is so powerful. In other words, the person who pursues righteousness and love finds some other things along the way. Here is where the scenario comes in. The person was not pursuing life, prosperity or honor. The person was pursuing righteousness and love, so that the pursuit led the person to other things that will serve to bless their lives. If the person had not been pursuing they would not have found/stumbled upon the other stuff.
This is a huge piece of wisdom and it should provoke us to actively seek wisdom. As we pursue wisdom we are bound to find other things like patience, discipline, revelation, and humility. Life is about the pursuit and the process because it is the pursuit/process serves the be the most beneficial part of the journey.
Let us not be so caught up in the end of the journey that we miss the "findings" during the pursuit. God has great things in store for those who are willing to pursue. I urge us all to pursue that we might have more that we can handle at the end of the day.
Be Blessed
Charles
What a wonderful day it has been. God has been moving all day and we are finally back so that we can send out our wonderful wisdom study for the day. We have 9 more days left and this past week has been great. We have completed out fast. Tomorrows email will contain that next set of instructions as we move toward the end of our Journey together.
Focus Text
21 he who pursues righteousness and love finds life,
prosperity, and honor.
Reflection: Have you ever been looking for something that you lost? Maybe your car keys, your wallet, your phone? During this time did you manage to find other things that you thought you lost that you were not even looking for? Does this frustrate you? Does the fact that you find stuff that you have been looking for when you were not looking for it bother you?
Well think about it this way. Our text says the person who pursues or aggressively chases righteousness and love finds life prosperity and honor. This is so powerful. In other words, the person who pursues righteousness and love finds some other things along the way. Here is where the scenario comes in. The person was not pursuing life, prosperity or honor. The person was pursuing righteousness and love, so that the pursuit led the person to other things that will serve to bless their lives. If the person had not been pursuing they would not have found/stumbled upon the other stuff.
This is a huge piece of wisdom and it should provoke us to actively seek wisdom. As we pursue wisdom we are bound to find other things like patience, discipline, revelation, and humility. Life is about the pursuit and the process because it is the pursuit/process serves the be the most beneficial part of the journey.
Let us not be so caught up in the end of the journey that we miss the "findings" during the pursuit. God has great things in store for those who are willing to pursue. I urge us all to pursue that we might have more that we can handle at the end of the day.
Be Blessed
Charles
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Day 20
God Bless you people of God
We only have two more days to fast so make them faithful and good. I pray that you are being blessed
reminder: read proverb 20
Focus text:
4 A sluggard does not plow in season;
so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.
Reflection: A rather familiar saying is "Don't save for tomorrow what you can do today." It is very true. It is not wise to save for tomorrow what you can do today. But it is funny how we tend to put some things off as if tomorrow is promised. Let me put this into perspective. The focus text says a sluggard or a lazy person does not plow in season. In other words, this type of person does not take advantage of the opportunity to plant when it is planting season, or grow when it is growing season. Because of this they go to find the fruits after the season has passed and come up empty. no one wants to come up empty.
Let me make this relevant. This is the time to spend growing and trying to get closer to God. It does not do us any good to put this opportunity off till later. A time is coming where we will be tested and when we go to our tool box we what to be sure that we understand how to use all of our tools. Have you ever been searching for something, knowing that you left it in a certain spot, and came to discover that it was not where you thought you left it? Can you recall the frustration you went through trying to find it? I mean you thought you left it there.
This is the same type of concept we must have in our spiritual life. When times are easy and when you are feeling wonderful, plant seeds of hope, patience, and love. Find a way to increase you faith. Find a way to demonstrate love. Find some time to pray. Find somewhere to serve. Find somewhere to give. Find a way to get closer to God. Do this so that when harvest times come you will be able to reap what you have sowed. So that when you need love, you will know where you can find it. When you need faith, when you need help, when you need anything you will have properly positioned yourself for God to grant your request.
Let us not position ourselves to come up empty by not seeking God in these good and blessed times. If you are blessed, it is your season and in your season you are to still seek God with the same fervor that you would if you were in serious challenge
now that's God's wisdom. Give God the same intense type of Glory, reverence, and time, whether in challenge or triumph. That's good
Thank you God
Be Blessed
We only have two more days to fast so make them faithful and good. I pray that you are being blessed
reminder: read proverb 20
Focus text:
4 A sluggard does not plow in season;
so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.
Reflection: A rather familiar saying is "Don't save for tomorrow what you can do today." It is very true. It is not wise to save for tomorrow what you can do today. But it is funny how we tend to put some things off as if tomorrow is promised. Let me put this into perspective. The focus text says a sluggard or a lazy person does not plow in season. In other words, this type of person does not take advantage of the opportunity to plant when it is planting season, or grow when it is growing season. Because of this they go to find the fruits after the season has passed and come up empty. no one wants to come up empty.
Let me make this relevant. This is the time to spend growing and trying to get closer to God. It does not do us any good to put this opportunity off till later. A time is coming where we will be tested and when we go to our tool box we what to be sure that we understand how to use all of our tools. Have you ever been searching for something, knowing that you left it in a certain spot, and came to discover that it was not where you thought you left it? Can you recall the frustration you went through trying to find it? I mean you thought you left it there.
This is the same type of concept we must have in our spiritual life. When times are easy and when you are feeling wonderful, plant seeds of hope, patience, and love. Find a way to increase you faith. Find a way to demonstrate love. Find some time to pray. Find somewhere to serve. Find somewhere to give. Find a way to get closer to God. Do this so that when harvest times come you will be able to reap what you have sowed. So that when you need love, you will know where you can find it. When you need faith, when you need help, when you need anything you will have properly positioned yourself for God to grant your request.
Let us not position ourselves to come up empty by not seeking God in these good and blessed times. If you are blessed, it is your season and in your season you are to still seek God with the same fervor that you would if you were in serious challenge
now that's God's wisdom. Give God the same intense type of Glory, reverence, and time, whether in challenge or triumph. That's good
Thank you God
Be Blessed
Friday, May 1, 2009
DAY 19
God Bless You People of God,
God has been so good to us. Let us continue faithfully and diligently down this road toward wisdom.
Reminder: Read Proverb 19; Fast; Pray
Focus Text:
8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;
he who cherishes understanding prospers.
20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
and in the end you will be wise.
21 Many are the plans in a man's heart,
but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.
Reflection: Do you love your soul enough to get wisdom? Really consider the question. Do you LOVE your SOUL enough to give it what it needs? We love so many things and we show it. We love our bodies enough to exercise. We love our stomachs enough to eat. We love our spouses/partners enough to call them and do nice things for them. We love our futures enough to go to school and get good grades. But do we love our souls enough to feed them wisdom.
How do you get wisdom? Well you must first be willing to put your pride to the side and listen to advice and accept instruction. Some of us (me) really have difficulty accepting instructions, especially for people we don't really "respect" (term used loosely). However, one who loves their soul will combat pride by LEARNING to listen to advice and accept instruction. Yes, be sure to discern whose advice and instruction you take but don't be so high that you are beyond advice or instruction.
Here is the hard part: We must listen even if the advice and instructions are not relevant and/or in line with what we have planned. We must listen for God in the advice and instruction. You will never really understand whether it is God or man until you began to see what God is expecting through study of God's word (which is another source, the main source of wisdom). So there you have it.. Love your soul enough to give it what it needs and that is wisdom. Don't resist it...just accept it.
Be Blessed
Charles Dorsey
God has been so good to us. Let us continue faithfully and diligently down this road toward wisdom.
Reminder: Read Proverb 19; Fast; Pray
Focus Text:
8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;
he who cherishes understanding prospers.
20 Listen to advice and accept instruction,
and in the end you will be wise.
21 Many are the plans in a man's heart,
but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.
Reflection: Do you love your soul enough to get wisdom? Really consider the question. Do you LOVE your SOUL enough to give it what it needs? We love so many things and we show it. We love our bodies enough to exercise. We love our stomachs enough to eat. We love our spouses/partners enough to call them and do nice things for them. We love our futures enough to go to school and get good grades. But do we love our souls enough to feed them wisdom.
How do you get wisdom? Well you must first be willing to put your pride to the side and listen to advice and accept instruction. Some of us (me) really have difficulty accepting instructions, especially for people we don't really "respect" (term used loosely). However, one who loves their soul will combat pride by LEARNING to listen to advice and accept instruction. Yes, be sure to discern whose advice and instruction you take but don't be so high that you are beyond advice or instruction.
Here is the hard part: We must listen even if the advice and instructions are not relevant and/or in line with what we have planned. We must listen for God in the advice and instruction. You will never really understand whether it is God or man until you began to see what God is expecting through study of God's word (which is another source, the main source of wisdom). So there you have it.. Love your soul enough to give it what it needs and that is wisdom. Don't resist it...just accept it.
Be Blessed
Charles Dorsey
Thursday, April 30, 2009
DAY 18
God Bless You People of God,
This fast is so rich and I pray that it continues to build integrity. Do your best to hold out when you get hungry. Here is a scripture that will help Matthew 4:4Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.' "
Be Reminded: Fast from 8am-6pm and pray three times daily and read a proverb. todays proverbs 18
Focus Text:
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are safe.
Reflection: In this time of fasting and sanctification it is good to know that there is some help through the trials and hardship. Our proverb offers us a secret weapon after we have done all that we can do. That weapon is the name of the lord. It is a strong tower and the righteous run to it and find safety. The key to the verse is that the righteous run to it. In other words the righteous need protection and safety too. It is possible to be righteous and doing God's will and still have trouble or need a place to hide. We need not be deceived into thinking that a life of righteousness makes us exempt from trouble. We all will have trouble. The only difference is that the righteous have a place or a weapon that can offer them safety.
I dare you to call on the name of the lord when you are in trouble and see what God does.
His name is great and if we are smart we will use it.That is your meditation today.
Be Blessed
This fast is so rich and I pray that it continues to build integrity. Do your best to hold out when you get hungry. Here is a scripture that will help Matthew 4:4Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.' "
Be Reminded: Fast from 8am-6pm and pray three times daily and read a proverb. todays proverbs 18
Focus Text:
10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are safe.
Reflection: In this time of fasting and sanctification it is good to know that there is some help through the trials and hardship. Our proverb offers us a secret weapon after we have done all that we can do. That weapon is the name of the lord. It is a strong tower and the righteous run to it and find safety. The key to the verse is that the righteous run to it. In other words the righteous need protection and safety too. It is possible to be righteous and doing God's will and still have trouble or need a place to hide. We need not be deceived into thinking that a life of righteousness makes us exempt from trouble. We all will have trouble. The only difference is that the righteous have a place or a weapon that can offer them safety.
I dare you to call on the name of the lord when you are in trouble and see what God does.
His name is great and if we are smart we will use it.That is your meditation today.
Be Blessed
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
DAY 17
God Bless you people of God,
I pray that you fasting (from food, from 8AM-6PM) is bring you closer to God. I pray that it is allowing you the opportunity to feed on the word of God more than other types of food. Continue to pray and read a proverb a day. We are on proverb 17
Focus Text: Proverb 17
9 He who covers over an offense promotes love,
but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
Reflection: Grace and mercy are such a wonderful things. God grants us grace and mercy every morning when we are allow to live another day. God Blesses us because God gives us what we don't deserve and doesn't give us what we do. We make mistakes and struggle through life and God continues to love us.
So then, what benefit do we get in punishing others for the pain and trouble they cause us. Our focus text offers insight to how we manage our feeling when others offend us. We promote LOVE when we are able to "move past" the pain that others cause us. The result of holding on to pain and desiring revenge is separation. We are not only separated from our friend or foe but also separated from God. For the bible instructs us not to come to God attempting to sacrifice before we have reconciled with our brother or sister.
As the proverb says "drop the matter before a dispute breaks out." I was very convicted because sometime I start dispute by talking too much and taking myself too seriously. I say to you don't take yourself or others too seriously. They don't have the power to save you or themselves. Can you imagine how blessed we would be if we actually took God and the message of Christ seriously. We would avoid a multitude of sin by taking God and the message of Christ seriously. We would reconcile instead of beef, we would love instead of hate, we would give life instead of murder. The world would be a lot better off.
Is there someone you need to forgive? Is there a situation you just need to get over? Have you given anyone grace lately.
These are just some thoughts of wisdom today
And for your meditating pleasure
*** this last scripture speaks to us who seek after money and great wealth over wisdom
16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?
just think about it.
Be Blessed
I pray that you fasting (from food, from 8AM-6PM) is bring you closer to God. I pray that it is allowing you the opportunity to feed on the word of God more than other types of food. Continue to pray and read a proverb a day. We are on proverb 17
Focus Text: Proverb 17
9 He who covers over an offense promotes love,
but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
Reflection: Grace and mercy are such a wonderful things. God grants us grace and mercy every morning when we are allow to live another day. God Blesses us because God gives us what we don't deserve and doesn't give us what we do. We make mistakes and struggle through life and God continues to love us.
So then, what benefit do we get in punishing others for the pain and trouble they cause us. Our focus text offers insight to how we manage our feeling when others offend us. We promote LOVE when we are able to "move past" the pain that others cause us. The result of holding on to pain and desiring revenge is separation. We are not only separated from our friend or foe but also separated from God. For the bible instructs us not to come to God attempting to sacrifice before we have reconciled with our brother or sister.
As the proverb says "drop the matter before a dispute breaks out." I was very convicted because sometime I start dispute by talking too much and taking myself too seriously. I say to you don't take yourself or others too seriously. They don't have the power to save you or themselves. Can you imagine how blessed we would be if we actually took God and the message of Christ seriously. We would avoid a multitude of sin by taking God and the message of Christ seriously. We would reconcile instead of beef, we would love instead of hate, we would give life instead of murder. The world would be a lot better off.
Is there someone you need to forgive? Is there a situation you just need to get over? Have you given anyone grace lately.
These are just some thoughts of wisdom today
And for your meditating pleasure
*** this last scripture speaks to us who seek after money and great wealth over wisdom
16 Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?
just think about it.
Be Blessed
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
DAY 16
God Bless you people of God
Don't forget, we are still fasting (from food from 8AM TO 6PM; drinking only water and/or juice) We are reading a proverb a day and praying 3 times daily.
Focus text:
1 To man belong the plans of the heart,
but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
2 All a man's ways seem innocent to him,
but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends—
9 In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps.
25 There is a way that seems right to a man,
but in the end it leads to death.
33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the LORD.
Reflection: Today's focus text is saturated with a central theme. The theme is that whether we like it or not ALL POWER TO DETERMINE THE END RESULT OF ANY SITUATION BELONGS TO GOD. This offers us motivation to move through life led by the one who knows and controls all things. For this very reason it is futile to try to go about this Christian walk on our own. We have a relationship with the great CEO, the one who hold the most powerful seat ever known to this world. Why not take advantage of the opportunity to avoid certain challenges by consulting the president, the great CEO, that we might have insight.
Here is something we have to understand. Our ways seem right to us most of the time. Sometimes we really think that our way is the right way and we refuse to open our mind to the possibility that God has something else in the plan. This is where we forsake humility for our own genius and forget that God is in control. There is never a time where God was in control. God always is in control even when the situation looks like it is beyond control. That is a word for one of us today. God IS still in control.
every decision is from the lord so commit your plans, your ways, your desires, you heart, your everything to God. You will be blessed in doing this. Let us be intentional in this matter because it is the wise thing to do
Be Blessed
C
Don't forget, we are still fasting (from food from 8AM TO 6PM; drinking only water and/or juice) We are reading a proverb a day and praying 3 times daily.
Focus text:
1 To man belong the plans of the heart,
but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.
2 All a man's ways seem innocent to him,
but motives are weighed by the LORD.
3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends—
9 In his heart a man plans his course,
but the LORD determines his steps.
25 There is a way that seems right to a man,
but in the end it leads to death.
33 The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the LORD.
Reflection: Today's focus text is saturated with a central theme. The theme is that whether we like it or not ALL POWER TO DETERMINE THE END RESULT OF ANY SITUATION BELONGS TO GOD. This offers us motivation to move through life led by the one who knows and controls all things. For this very reason it is futile to try to go about this Christian walk on our own. We have a relationship with the great CEO, the one who hold the most powerful seat ever known to this world. Why not take advantage of the opportunity to avoid certain challenges by consulting the president, the great CEO, that we might have insight.
Here is something we have to understand. Our ways seem right to us most of the time. Sometimes we really think that our way is the right way and we refuse to open our mind to the possibility that God has something else in the plan. This is where we forsake humility for our own genius and forget that God is in control. There is never a time where God was in control. God always is in control even when the situation looks like it is beyond control. That is a word for one of us today. God IS still in control.
every decision is from the lord so commit your plans, your ways, your desires, you heart, your everything to God. You will be blessed in doing this. Let us be intentional in this matter because it is the wise thing to do
Be Blessed
C
Monday, April 27, 2009
DAY 15
God Bless you people of God,
Be reminded: WE ARE FASTING FOR THE NEXT 7 DAY's in an effort to draw closer to God in this Journey.
Details: Fast from food from 8AM-6PM. You are free to stay hydrated with water and juice (NO SODA).
Read proverb 15 and be sure to pray 3 times a day (when you wake, during the day, and before you slumber)
Focus Text: Proverb 15: 16-17 and 33
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD
than great wealth with turmoil.
17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened calf with hatred.
Reflection: Today's reflection offers great wisdom. It is quite simple. Read slowly: The fear of the lord and love are very vaulable as we pursue wisdom and as we attempt to come closer to God. The proverb says if we have little but fear the lord, we are better off than having wealth without fearing God. It says it is better to have vegetables and love than meat and hate (i guess science would agree with this one also.)
Meditate on this for a moment
Do we fear having little because little is normally associated with lacking. The beautiful thing about this proverb is it offers us a unique paradox. It tells us that we balance having little or "vegetables" by fearing and loving God. In other words, God subsidizes or makes up for the little in our lives when we depend on God. God wants us to learn how to manage little/vegatables so that when we get meat and wealth we will have healthy habits of loving, fearing, and depending on God.
But listen to how the lord beckons our commitment and motive for serving and seeking the divine. What do we sacrifice for more? What do we sacrifice for wealth and meat? Do we sacrifice our fear of God and love just to be wealthy? Do we make decisions that risk our relationship with God and neglect our fear of the Lord?
Thank God for the vegetables because they provide nutrients. Thank God for the little because in our little we discover God's abundance.
Be reminded: WE ARE FASTING FOR THE NEXT 7 DAY's in an effort to draw closer to God in this Journey.
Details: Fast from food from 8AM-6PM. You are free to stay hydrated with water and juice (NO SODA).
Read proverb 15 and be sure to pray 3 times a day (when you wake, during the day, and before you slumber)
Focus Text: Proverb 15: 16-17 and 33
16 Better a little with the fear of the LORD
than great wealth with turmoil.
17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love
than a fattened calf with hatred.
Reflection: Today's reflection offers great wisdom. It is quite simple. Read slowly: The fear of the lord and love are very vaulable as we pursue wisdom and as we attempt to come closer to God. The proverb says if we have little but fear the lord, we are better off than having wealth without fearing God. It says it is better to have vegetables and love than meat and hate (i guess science would agree with this one also.)
Meditate on this for a moment
Do we fear having little because little is normally associated with lacking. The beautiful thing about this proverb is it offers us a unique paradox. It tells us that we balance having little or "vegetables" by fearing and loving God. In other words, God subsidizes or makes up for the little in our lives when we depend on God. God wants us to learn how to manage little/vegatables so that when we get meat and wealth we will have healthy habits of loving, fearing, and depending on God.
But listen to how the lord beckons our commitment and motive for serving and seeking the divine. What do we sacrifice for more? What do we sacrifice for wealth and meat? Do we sacrifice our fear of God and love just to be wealthy? Do we make decisions that risk our relationship with God and neglect our fear of the Lord?
Thank God for the vegetables because they provide nutrients. Thank God for the little because in our little we discover God's abundance.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
DAY 14
God Bless You People of God,
This weeks journey includes fasting. We will be fasting from 8AM to 6PM. We will be fasting from food. You are welcome to drink water and juice. You are welcome to participate. Fasting is an opportunity to draw all our strength from God by sacrificing our food. If this creates health dilemmas for you please fast appropriate to your dietary or medical needs.Otherwise, Lets fast and seek wisdom.
Reminder: Read Proverb 14 and fast from 8am-6pm.
Focus text:
29 A patient man has great understanding,
but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
Reflection: It is wise to be patient. That is to not be anxious. Impatience breeds bad decisions. It provokes us to take control in situations that are out of our control. It makes us use secular logic to solve spiritual dilemmas. It tempts us to forget that God is the one who is in control. That is why our focus text ascribes great understanding to the person who has patience. A patient person understands that getting angry only further frustrates the situation. Quick-tempers make assumptions instead of asking questions. Quick-tempers also neglect the power of listening. Sometimes we are quick-tempered in situations that we misinterpreted. Have you ever responded too quick to a seemingly disrespectful comment? Have you ever been upset because you only heard part of the conversation only to find out that the conversation had nothing to do with you? Be patient people of God that God might have the opportunity to show you the whole picture.
Wisdom nugget: Patience is directly tied to wisdom. The more patience, the more wisdom.
Be Blessed
This weeks journey includes fasting. We will be fasting from 8AM to 6PM. We will be fasting from food. You are welcome to drink water and juice. You are welcome to participate. Fasting is an opportunity to draw all our strength from God by sacrificing our food. If this creates health dilemmas for you please fast appropriate to your dietary or medical needs.Otherwise, Lets fast and seek wisdom.
Reminder: Read Proverb 14 and fast from 8am-6pm.
Focus text:
29 A patient man has great understanding,
but a quick-tempered man displays folly.
Reflection: It is wise to be patient. That is to not be anxious. Impatience breeds bad decisions. It provokes us to take control in situations that are out of our control. It makes us use secular logic to solve spiritual dilemmas. It tempts us to forget that God is the one who is in control. That is why our focus text ascribes great understanding to the person who has patience. A patient person understands that getting angry only further frustrates the situation. Quick-tempers make assumptions instead of asking questions. Quick-tempers also neglect the power of listening. Sometimes we are quick-tempered in situations that we misinterpreted. Have you ever responded too quick to a seemingly disrespectful comment? Have you ever been upset because you only heard part of the conversation only to find out that the conversation had nothing to do with you? Be patient people of God that God might have the opportunity to show you the whole picture.
Wisdom nugget: Patience is directly tied to wisdom. The more patience, the more wisdom.
Be Blessed
Saturday, April 25, 2009
DAY 13
God Bless you people of God,
I encourage you to not give up on your journey. If you missed a day or two just pick back up. God still continues to bless through these readings.
Focus Text: Proverb 13:10
pride only brings quarrels but wisdom is found in those who take advice
Reflection: First of all read the focus text several times. Pride is a serious issue in the life of many people. Pride will make us do some strange things. Pride makes us neglect good advice. Pride makes us argue with people when we know that we are wrong. Pride makes us act out of character in public because someone tried to embarrass us. Pride makes us lie when it is unnecessary. Pride makes us do some strange things.
Some where in our life we must learn how to deal with our pride and take advice. If we claim to know everything how can God speak to us? Sometimes God sends some of the most unlikely people to give us advice. If our pride says that people are too young, too old, too ugly, too immoral, too black, too white, too anything to speak to us, it is very likely that we have missed out on good advice. Even hypocrites can give good advice.
Consider this: Where in your life have you struggled with pride?
I encourage you to not give up on your journey. If you missed a day or two just pick back up. God still continues to bless through these readings.
Focus Text: Proverb 13:10
pride only brings quarrels but wisdom is found in those who take advice
Reflection: First of all read the focus text several times. Pride is a serious issue in the life of many people. Pride will make us do some strange things. Pride makes us neglect good advice. Pride makes us argue with people when we know that we are wrong. Pride makes us act out of character in public because someone tried to embarrass us. Pride makes us lie when it is unnecessary. Pride makes us do some strange things.
Some where in our life we must learn how to deal with our pride and take advice. If we claim to know everything how can God speak to us? Sometimes God sends some of the most unlikely people to give us advice. If our pride says that people are too young, too old, too ugly, too immoral, too black, too white, too anything to speak to us, it is very likely that we have missed out on good advice. Even hypocrites can give good advice.
Consider this: Where in your life have you struggled with pride?
DAY 12
God Bless you people of God
Reminder: Read Proverbs 12 and pray 3 times today
Focus Text: Proverbs 12:13-19
13 An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk,
but a righteous man escapes trouble.
14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things
as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.
15 The way of a fool seems right to him,
but a wise man listens to advice.
16 A fool shows his annoyance at once,
but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
17 A truthful witness gives honest testimony,
but a false witness tells lies.
18 Reckless words pierce like a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Reflection: Our Focus text educates us about lip service. Wisdom nugget: There is great power in what you say. Many of us talk a "good game" yet have serious trouble when it is time to step to the plate. I believe we have trouble because we neglect the power of our tongues. Sometimes we just speak without thinking and find ourselves wishing we could take it back. It is frustrating because so many people speak to us without considering the power in their words, but those of us who understand the power and privilege of the tongue must manage our tongues differently. A solution here is be "slow to speak and quick to listen." Honestly, people of God, we can no longer afford to speak without regard and without purpose. The ears of the world need to feel the power of a God-inspired tongue. The more I reflect, the more I consider why God gave our tongues so much power. It is probably because God intended for us to depend more on whats inside than outside. Our words come from within, our actions come from without. Our words are a manifestation of whats in our hearts. Our actions usually send deceiving messages. When we think about it most of Jesus' miracles came as a result of something that came out of his mouth. God probably intended to show us that our hands can build a house but our tongues can build communities that will inhabit and maintain the house. There is great power in what you say! Let us consider what we say...that is the wise thing to do.
Have you built someone up lately? Have you said an encouraging word to someone lately? Is your tongue an instrument of praise or curse?
Consider your words
Be blessed
C
Reminder: Read Proverbs 12 and pray 3 times today
Focus Text: Proverbs 12:13-19
13 An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk,
but a righteous man escapes trouble.
14 From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things
as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.
15 The way of a fool seems right to him,
but a wise man listens to advice.
16 A fool shows his annoyance at once,
but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
17 A truthful witness gives honest testimony,
but a false witness tells lies.
18 Reckless words pierce like a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Reflection: Our Focus text educates us about lip service. Wisdom nugget: There is great power in what you say. Many of us talk a "good game" yet have serious trouble when it is time to step to the plate. I believe we have trouble because we neglect the power of our tongues. Sometimes we just speak without thinking and find ourselves wishing we could take it back. It is frustrating because so many people speak to us without considering the power in their words, but those of us who understand the power and privilege of the tongue must manage our tongues differently. A solution here is be "slow to speak and quick to listen." Honestly, people of God, we can no longer afford to speak without regard and without purpose. The ears of the world need to feel the power of a God-inspired tongue. The more I reflect, the more I consider why God gave our tongues so much power. It is probably because God intended for us to depend more on whats inside than outside. Our words come from within, our actions come from without. Our words are a manifestation of whats in our hearts. Our actions usually send deceiving messages. When we think about it most of Jesus' miracles came as a result of something that came out of his mouth. God probably intended to show us that our hands can build a house but our tongues can build communities that will inhabit and maintain the house. There is great power in what you say! Let us consider what we say...that is the wise thing to do.
Have you built someone up lately? Have you said an encouraging word to someone lately? Is your tongue an instrument of praise or curse?
Consider your words
Be blessed
C
DAY 11
God Bless you people of God
What a wonderful series of proverbs we are in now. This stuff is good!
Reminder: Read Proverb 11 and pray 3 times a day (Still waiting to hear from you all concerning what God is revealing to you. Wisdom nugget: it is helpful to take your time reading these proverbs or at least meditate on the focus text or one you find interesting. Then you will be able to see it in your life)
Focus Text: Proverb 11:24-25
24 One man (woman) gives freely, yet gains even more;
another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
25 A generous man (woman) will prosper;
he (she) who refreshes others will himself (herself) be refreshed.
Reflection: Think about this......Giving is the wise thing to do. Giving is a wise thing to do. God loves a cheerful giver!!! God loves a person who does not mind having the faith to believe that our lack is not God's lack.
To give is to make room to receive. It is amazing how we feel about running out of things. We fear that we won't have enough to do what we wish. Well, this proverb shows us that withholding leads to poverty. In fact, if you find yourself approaching scarcity in your life, either because you have given too much or you just did not have it from the start, begin to praise God! That means you are in a perfect position to have God pour into you. There is nothing like being empty and suddenly being filled. God calls us to give continually not just to bless other people. God also calls us to give in order to make room for the blessing God has in store for those who give. Can one receive where there is no room? How much room have we reserved for God to pour into us?
TODAY's WISDOM: MAKE ROOM FOR GOD!
***these two scriptures are just food for thought...you know something you can put on an away message
2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.
13 A gossip betrays a confidence,
but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
Be BlessedCharles
What a wonderful series of proverbs we are in now. This stuff is good!
Reminder: Read Proverb 11 and pray 3 times a day (Still waiting to hear from you all concerning what God is revealing to you. Wisdom nugget: it is helpful to take your time reading these proverbs or at least meditate on the focus text or one you find interesting. Then you will be able to see it in your life)
Focus Text: Proverb 11:24-25
24 One man (woman) gives freely, yet gains even more;
another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty.
25 A generous man (woman) will prosper;
he (she) who refreshes others will himself (herself) be refreshed.
Reflection: Think about this......Giving is the wise thing to do. Giving is a wise thing to do. God loves a cheerful giver!!! God loves a person who does not mind having the faith to believe that our lack is not God's lack.
To give is to make room to receive. It is amazing how we feel about running out of things. We fear that we won't have enough to do what we wish. Well, this proverb shows us that withholding leads to poverty. In fact, if you find yourself approaching scarcity in your life, either because you have given too much or you just did not have it from the start, begin to praise God! That means you are in a perfect position to have God pour into you. There is nothing like being empty and suddenly being filled. God calls us to give continually not just to bless other people. God also calls us to give in order to make room for the blessing God has in store for those who give. Can one receive where there is no room? How much room have we reserved for God to pour into us?
TODAY's WISDOM: MAKE ROOM FOR GOD!
***these two scriptures are just food for thought...you know something you can put on an away message
2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace,
but with humility comes wisdom.
13 A gossip betrays a confidence,
but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
Be BlessedCharles
DAY 10
God bless you people of God,
Reminder: Read proverbs 10 and pray 3 times daily Focus Text
(note: todays proverb is packed with knowledge and i think we all should feel incline to offer some reflection. lets see some responses)
17 He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray
Reflection: An important lesson offered from our focus text: How you respond has an effect on other people. One of the first lessons that wisdom can offer in living a public life is that people watch you. They see who you are and what you do. Sometimes we would like to be excluded from the conversation or to have people stay out of our business because that makes us more comfortable. I wonder if we consider however, the influence of our actions. Did you know that people can be saved by your actions? Peoples lives can be changed by watching you deal with the blessings and burdens of life.
When we are in trouble, we tend to hide ourselves behind a smile and nice clothing. We tend to pretend like everything is okay. When we have our secret habits and secret sin, we tend to cover it with make-up and cologne, good conversation, and other kinds of distractions. However, sometimes God uses our challenges to show the way to life. If we choose to ignore the opportunity we lead others astray. We send a message of hypocrisy and make Christianity unattractive. We fool ourselves into thinking that we can do what we want to do instead of what God calls us to do.
A serious thought: How many people have we lead astray ignoring God's correction? How many people have suffered from our sinful fiascoes and now have trouble finding God? Have we heeded disciple lately? or does our life still lead others astray?
Consider the cost. Discover the opportunity. Show the way to life
God Bless
Reminder: Read proverbs 10 and pray 3 times daily Focus Text
(note: todays proverb is packed with knowledge and i think we all should feel incline to offer some reflection. lets see some responses)
17 He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray
Reflection: An important lesson offered from our focus text: How you respond has an effect on other people. One of the first lessons that wisdom can offer in living a public life is that people watch you. They see who you are and what you do. Sometimes we would like to be excluded from the conversation or to have people stay out of our business because that makes us more comfortable. I wonder if we consider however, the influence of our actions. Did you know that people can be saved by your actions? Peoples lives can be changed by watching you deal with the blessings and burdens of life.
When we are in trouble, we tend to hide ourselves behind a smile and nice clothing. We tend to pretend like everything is okay. When we have our secret habits and secret sin, we tend to cover it with make-up and cologne, good conversation, and other kinds of distractions. However, sometimes God uses our challenges to show the way to life. If we choose to ignore the opportunity we lead others astray. We send a message of hypocrisy and make Christianity unattractive. We fool ourselves into thinking that we can do what we want to do instead of what God calls us to do.
A serious thought: How many people have we lead astray ignoring God's correction? How many people have suffered from our sinful fiascoes and now have trouble finding God? Have we heeded disciple lately? or does our life still lead others astray?
Consider the cost. Discover the opportunity. Show the way to life
God Bless
DAY 9
Hello Blessed People of God This Journey continue to Bless me and I pray that it will Bless you! Reminder: Pray 3 times today (when you wake, 1 time during the day, before you slumber) and Read Proverb 9 Focus Text
Provers 9: 7-9, 12
7 "Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult;
whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse.
8 Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you;
rebuke a wise man and he will love you.
9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still;
teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer."
Reflection: Well there is a difference between the mocker and the wise person. A point can be taken from today's text that will offer insight as we deal with those whom we find ourselves around. That point is: NOT EVERY ONE IS WHO THEY SAY THEY ARE! There are some mockers that will find their way into your circles. I am not suggesting that you need to be phobic but one can truly see a person's commitment to God, to you, and to themselves, based on their response to rebuke. Rebuke is, by definition, to offer sharp criticism. I would assume that a person does not warrant your criticism if you don't have some concern for their well being (that was a wisdom nugget...don't waist your time criticizing folk who are not worth your time). However, sometimes you can tell whether a person really has a desires to commit to God by calling them on some of their inconsistent behaviors, statements, and values.
The mocker will hate you and insult you. The wise person will say thank you and consider the motives of your actions. Now we need not be upset at the mocker and we need not persecute the mocker. In fact all of us have been a mocker at one time. Simply, identifying the kinds of people that we are dealing with is an essential step in wisdom. We need to know if we have some true wise people at our side or if we are surrounded by mockers. This matters when we are in a hard time or experiencing temptation to go out of God's will. I don't know about you but i would prefer to know who is at my side, who is real and who is a mocker. Glory to the name of God.
hope you are being blessed
Charles
Provers 9: 7-9, 12
7 "Whoever corrects a mocker invites insult;
whoever rebukes a wicked man incurs abuse.
8 Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you;
rebuke a wise man and he will love you.
9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still;
teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.
12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you;
if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer."
Reflection: Well there is a difference between the mocker and the wise person. A point can be taken from today's text that will offer insight as we deal with those whom we find ourselves around. That point is: NOT EVERY ONE IS WHO THEY SAY THEY ARE! There are some mockers that will find their way into your circles. I am not suggesting that you need to be phobic but one can truly see a person's commitment to God, to you, and to themselves, based on their response to rebuke. Rebuke is, by definition, to offer sharp criticism. I would assume that a person does not warrant your criticism if you don't have some concern for their well being (that was a wisdom nugget...don't waist your time criticizing folk who are not worth your time). However, sometimes you can tell whether a person really has a desires to commit to God by calling them on some of their inconsistent behaviors, statements, and values.
The mocker will hate you and insult you. The wise person will say thank you and consider the motives of your actions. Now we need not be upset at the mocker and we need not persecute the mocker. In fact all of us have been a mocker at one time. Simply, identifying the kinds of people that we are dealing with is an essential step in wisdom. We need to know if we have some true wise people at our side or if we are surrounded by mockers. This matters when we are in a hard time or experiencing temptation to go out of God's will. I don't know about you but i would prefer to know who is at my side, who is real and who is a mocker. Glory to the name of God.
hope you are being blessed
Charles
DAY 8
Hello Blessed People of God,
This week we will be reading a proverb AND praying 3 times a day (we will attempt to do this every day) Please continue to offer your insight into the scripture
Today's proverb: Proverb 8
2On the heights along the way,
where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
3 beside the gates leading into the city,
at the entrances, she cries aloud:
Reflection: Here is a wisdom nugget. Today's proverb offers some insight to where we might find wisdom. It suggest that wisdom is found on the heights, along the way. That means that We must first pick our heads up and look for wisdom. Sometimes our head are downcast because we struggle and have difficult but wisdom and scream at us to look up because help is above.
Wisdom can also be found at the cross of certain paths. I know that life would be easier without choices but wisdom stands at the cross point of the difficult decisions. Having to make difficult decisions positions us to know and recognize wisdom more. Don't be mad, simply take advantage of the opportunity to meet and get acquainted with wisdom.
Wisdom can also be found at the entrances in the to city. Not in the middle of the gate but on the side of the gate at the entrance. Think before you enter. God has places wisdom right along side the gate that you might gain counsel before you go in.
These are just a few tips about where to look for wisdom. Are you at a cross road? Are you the one who has their head hanging low? Are you about to enter into a city without certainty about its inhabitants? You know where you can find wisdom. Open your eyes heart and spirit and say hello
Be Blessed
This week we will be reading a proverb AND praying 3 times a day (we will attempt to do this every day) Please continue to offer your insight into the scripture
Today's proverb: Proverb 8
2On the heights along the way,
where the paths meet, she takes her stand;
3 beside the gates leading into the city,
at the entrances, she cries aloud:
Reflection: Here is a wisdom nugget. Today's proverb offers some insight to where we might find wisdom. It suggest that wisdom is found on the heights, along the way. That means that We must first pick our heads up and look for wisdom. Sometimes our head are downcast because we struggle and have difficult but wisdom and scream at us to look up because help is above.
Wisdom can also be found at the cross of certain paths. I know that life would be easier without choices but wisdom stands at the cross point of the difficult decisions. Having to make difficult decisions positions us to know and recognize wisdom more. Don't be mad, simply take advantage of the opportunity to meet and get acquainted with wisdom.
Wisdom can also be found at the entrances in the to city. Not in the middle of the gate but on the side of the gate at the entrance. Think before you enter. God has places wisdom right along side the gate that you might gain counsel before you go in.
These are just a few tips about where to look for wisdom. Are you at a cross road? Are you the one who has their head hanging low? Are you about to enter into a city without certainty about its inhabitants? You know where you can find wisdom. Open your eyes heart and spirit and say hello
Be Blessed
DAY 7
Hello People of God
Bless you as you have completed your first week of our 30 day journey. Our next 7 days will require us to be a bit more disciplined in our practice. Stay tuned.
Reminder:
Read Proverbs 7
Focus Text
21 With persuasive words she led him astray;
she seduced him with her smooth talk.
22 All at once he followed her
like an ox going to the slaughter,
like a deer [b] stepping into a noose [c]
23 till an arrow pierces his liver,
like a bird darting into a snare,
little knowing it will cost him his life.
Reflection: People of God, being led astray can cost us our life. It can cost us some of our time and cost us some of our resources. One of the things that leads us astray is persuasive words. Let us consider the words that convince us to make certain decision. Mal-intended persuasion is at the root of many negative and ungodly decisions. So today lets pay close attention to the words that are inserted into our souls. Let us be sure that we are not being led to the slaughter house. If anything let us stream all our thoughts and decisions through the lens of Christ.
Be Blessed
Charles
Bless you as you have completed your first week of our 30 day journey. Our next 7 days will require us to be a bit more disciplined in our practice. Stay tuned.
Reminder:
Read Proverbs 7
Focus Text
21 With persuasive words she led him astray;
she seduced him with her smooth talk.
22 All at once he followed her
like an ox going to the slaughter,
like a deer [b] stepping into a noose [c]
23 till an arrow pierces his liver,
like a bird darting into a snare,
little knowing it will cost him his life.
Reflection: People of God, being led astray can cost us our life. It can cost us some of our time and cost us some of our resources. One of the things that leads us astray is persuasive words. Let us consider the words that convince us to make certain decision. Mal-intended persuasion is at the root of many negative and ungodly decisions. So today lets pay close attention to the words that are inserted into our souls. Let us be sure that we are not being led to the slaughter house. If anything let us stream all our thoughts and decisions through the lens of Christ.
Be Blessed
Charles
DAY 6
Good Afternoon Blessed people of God
today's proverb was long and quite intense.
Be sure to read proverbs 6 verse 20-23
20 My son, keep your father's commands
and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
21 Bind them upon your heart forever;
fasten them around your neck.
22 When you walk, they will guide you;
when you sleep, they will watch over you;
when you awake, they will speak to you.
23 For these commands are a lamp,
this teaching is a light,
and the corrections of discipline
are the way to life,
Reflection: Once again Solomon has commissioned us to take note of our mother and fathers teachings. People of God, this admonition must have great significance. The relationship with your parents (whether you like it or not) is valuable and warrants conversation. One of the most difficult thing to do is obey your parents during moments of disagreement. When we are growing up we feel like our parents nag and fuss over things that are not serious which makes the liberty of growing up much more attractive.
If you take nothing from our first reflection, you should know that it is wise to heed to advice and instruction of your parents. Try to see their perspective. Listen to what they are saying versus how and who is saying it. God wants us to be much more concentrated on content than the instrument that is used to deliver to content. Wise and powerful things come from our parents. Even flawed parents have much wisdom to offer. If you do not respect your parents or simply have trouble listening to their input, do a self check. Do you really know everything? Is it really a bad idea to consider some of the things your parents are saying? Or are you just rebelling because you want to choose your own path
Be Blessed
Charles
today's proverb was long and quite intense.
Be sure to read proverbs 6 verse 20-23
20 My son, keep your father's commands
and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
21 Bind them upon your heart forever;
fasten them around your neck.
22 When you walk, they will guide you;
when you sleep, they will watch over you;
when you awake, they will speak to you.
23 For these commands are a lamp,
this teaching is a light,
and the corrections of discipline
are the way to life,
Reflection: Once again Solomon has commissioned us to take note of our mother and fathers teachings. People of God, this admonition must have great significance. The relationship with your parents (whether you like it or not) is valuable and warrants conversation. One of the most difficult thing to do is obey your parents during moments of disagreement. When we are growing up we feel like our parents nag and fuss over things that are not serious which makes the liberty of growing up much more attractive.
If you take nothing from our first reflection, you should know that it is wise to heed to advice and instruction of your parents. Try to see their perspective. Listen to what they are saying versus how and who is saying it. God wants us to be much more concentrated on content than the instrument that is used to deliver to content. Wise and powerful things come from our parents. Even flawed parents have much wisdom to offer. If you do not respect your parents or simply have trouble listening to their input, do a self check. Do you really know everything? Is it really a bad idea to consider some of the things your parents are saying? Or are you just rebelling because you want to choose your own path
Be Blessed
Charles
DAY 5
Focus Scripture Proverb
20 Why be captivated, my son, by an adulteress?
Why embrace the bosom of another man's wife?
21 For a man's ways are in full view of the LORD,
and he examines all his paths.
Reflection: Our proverb today addresses adultery which is voluntary sexual relations between a married person and somebody other than his or her spouse. Marriage is a wonderful thing that should not be spoiled by unfaithfulness however, marriage is a type of covenant. It is very similar to our relationship with Christ. It requires a commitment through heartache, tribulation, success, and triumph. Consider this scenario and question: You are wed to Christ, have you ever committed adultery? Have you ever cheated on the God that you are committed to? If so then the scriptures today are very applicable in your life.
See that Solomon notes that our ways are very visible to God. The things that we think we are getting away with are visible to God. So many of us think that we are getting away with our secret lifestyles and secret habits. Well, God can see your ways and analyzes your path. Consider yourself to be wed to Christ and make sure you are not committing spiritual, mental, or physical, adultery. Work on fully committing. Let go of any secret relationships that cause you to be unfaithful. This could come in the form of people, things, food, anything that causes you to move away from Christ. God see it and desires your commitment.What a brain and mouth full of wisdom for today. Meditate and reflect! look forward to hearing from you all
Be Blessed
Charles
20 Why be captivated, my son, by an adulteress?
Why embrace the bosom of another man's wife?
21 For a man's ways are in full view of the LORD,
and he examines all his paths.
Reflection: Our proverb today addresses adultery which is voluntary sexual relations between a married person and somebody other than his or her spouse. Marriage is a wonderful thing that should not be spoiled by unfaithfulness however, marriage is a type of covenant. It is very similar to our relationship with Christ. It requires a commitment through heartache, tribulation, success, and triumph. Consider this scenario and question: You are wed to Christ, have you ever committed adultery? Have you ever cheated on the God that you are committed to? If so then the scriptures today are very applicable in your life.
See that Solomon notes that our ways are very visible to God. The things that we think we are getting away with are visible to God. So many of us think that we are getting away with our secret lifestyles and secret habits. Well, God can see your ways and analyzes your path. Consider yourself to be wed to Christ and make sure you are not committing spiritual, mental, or physical, adultery. Work on fully committing. Let go of any secret relationships that cause you to be unfaithful. This could come in the form of people, things, food, anything that causes you to move away from Christ. God see it and desires your commitment.What a brain and mouth full of wisdom for today. Meditate and reflect! look forward to hearing from you all
Be Blessed
Charles
DAY 4
Please know that we would love to hear any revelation or reflection God gives you on your 30 day journey.
Prayer request and praise reports are welcome God bless you once again People of God,
Remember: Read and Meditate on PROVERBS 4
Focus Text:
(Note: Each of the past 4 proverbs have advised us as readers to pay attention to the teachings and store them in our hearts and don't forget them...just some food for thought as we read these proverbs)
7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom, though it COST ALL YOU HAVE, get understanding.
Reflection: The more I consider this journey toward wisdom the more I realize the cost. For some reason, wisdom continues to call me into a place that I normally would not go. One of the initial cost of Wisdom and understanding is comfort. We must get used to choosing wisdom over comfort. Is it better to be wise and uncomfortable or foolish (ignorant) and comfortable? Too many of us are comfortable in our foolishness (ignorance) when God is calling us to make better decisions that will empower our life and draw us closer.
Yes wisdom will cost you something. If it cost you a relationship, you did not need it. If it cost you fleshly satisfaction, God has something better ahead. If it cost you time, know that time used for God is not used in vain. Accept the cost, realize the reward...for as yesterdays proverb told us "wisdom is more precious that rubies and yields better return than gold, nothing you desire can compare to wisdom" Believe it and practice it. Know and accept the cost, realize the reward.Is wisdom worth all you have....YES...you won't regret it.
Be Blessed
Charles
Prayer request and praise reports are welcome God bless you once again People of God,
Remember: Read and Meditate on PROVERBS 4
Focus Text:
(Note: Each of the past 4 proverbs have advised us as readers to pay attention to the teachings and store them in our hearts and don't forget them...just some food for thought as we read these proverbs)
7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom, though it COST ALL YOU HAVE, get understanding.
Reflection: The more I consider this journey toward wisdom the more I realize the cost. For some reason, wisdom continues to call me into a place that I normally would not go. One of the initial cost of Wisdom and understanding is comfort. We must get used to choosing wisdom over comfort. Is it better to be wise and uncomfortable or foolish (ignorant) and comfortable? Too many of us are comfortable in our foolishness (ignorance) when God is calling us to make better decisions that will empower our life and draw us closer.
Yes wisdom will cost you something. If it cost you a relationship, you did not need it. If it cost you fleshly satisfaction, God has something better ahead. If it cost you time, know that time used for God is not used in vain. Accept the cost, realize the reward...for as yesterdays proverb told us "wisdom is more precious that rubies and yields better return than gold, nothing you desire can compare to wisdom" Believe it and practice it. Know and accept the cost, realize the reward.Is wisdom worth all you have....YES...you won't regret it.
Be Blessed
Charles
DAY 3
Good morning people of God!!
Day 3 - make sure to read proverbs 3
Focus text
13 Blessed is the man (woman) who finds wisdom,
the man (woman) who gains understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
those who lay hold of her will be blessed.
19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations,
by understanding he set the heavens in place;
20 by his knowledge the deeps were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
Reflection: What a powerful scripture. Think about it, you are blessed because you find wisdom. Wisdom is a tree of life. Wisdom yields a return and is profitable. Life grows out of wisdom. Hear the wisdom in our focus text. Wisdom offers growth people of God. Let us look at our decisions and see which decisions have produced growth. Let us look at our responses to others and see which responses have produced growth. Let us look at some of the things we have spent our money on and see if our spending has produced growth.
Wisdom is directly related to growth according to our text. God laid the earth's foundations as a surface to build upon and growth was the result. The reason why we are blessed if we find wisdom is because it offers us the most growth for our time.This is why wisdom sometimes conflicts with our own desires. Wisdom understands where the most growth will come from. And lets face it, sometimes we would rather stay where it is comfortable because growth can be painful and uncomfortable. Don't resist growth. Let us seek wisdom because we want to grow. Grow toward reading the bible more, grow toward loving ourselves and others more, and more importantly grow closer to God. That is the wisest thing we can do. P.S. Please read the entire proverb. The knowledge and admonitions are very healthy. Allow God to open your mind concerning the wisdom available in this text. Pray before and after that God would reveal God's self to you as you study and meditate. God bless you for committing to this Journey. Stay encouraged.
Be Blessed
C
Day 3 - make sure to read proverbs 3
Focus text
13 Blessed is the man (woman) who finds wisdom,
the man (woman) who gains understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
those who lay hold of her will be blessed.
19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth's foundations,
by understanding he set the heavens in place;
20 by his knowledge the deeps were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
Reflection: What a powerful scripture. Think about it, you are blessed because you find wisdom. Wisdom is a tree of life. Wisdom yields a return and is profitable. Life grows out of wisdom. Hear the wisdom in our focus text. Wisdom offers growth people of God. Let us look at our decisions and see which decisions have produced growth. Let us look at our responses to others and see which responses have produced growth. Let us look at some of the things we have spent our money on and see if our spending has produced growth.
Wisdom is directly related to growth according to our text. God laid the earth's foundations as a surface to build upon and growth was the result. The reason why we are blessed if we find wisdom is because it offers us the most growth for our time.This is why wisdom sometimes conflicts with our own desires. Wisdom understands where the most growth will come from. And lets face it, sometimes we would rather stay where it is comfortable because growth can be painful and uncomfortable. Don't resist growth. Let us seek wisdom because we want to grow. Grow toward reading the bible more, grow toward loving ourselves and others more, and more importantly grow closer to God. That is the wisest thing we can do. P.S. Please read the entire proverb. The knowledge and admonitions are very healthy. Allow God to open your mind concerning the wisdom available in this text. Pray before and after that God would reveal God's self to you as you study and meditate. God bless you for committing to this Journey. Stay encouraged.
Be Blessed
C
DAY 2
God Bless You People of God,
Here is day 2: Focus Text:
Proverbs 2:3-6
3 if you call our for insight and cry aloud for understanding
4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God
6 For the lord gives wisdom and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding
Reflection: Often times we ask God to bless us with material things or ask God to change situations for the better. Our focus scripture is meant to open our minds to the reality that sometimes we must pray for the wisdom to attain the things we desire to have or pray for the wisdom to behave/respond in a way that will help our situations to change. Wisdom is so valuable is deserves to be sought after. It is more valuable than a sale at your favorite store. Search for it and discover that the blessing of wisdom is found in the PROCESS of searching for it. The time you take to think, supplicate, and wait on God; the discomfort of having pieces of the puzzle but missing others; and the insecurity surrounding the fact that we are used to instant gratification all offer growth that will empower our lives.
God gives wisdom...God gives wisdom....not just things, not just money, not just love, not just grace, but wisdom. God gives wisdom that will carry us into a life of faithfulness and prosperity, And it is true that somethings will change if we began to change our perspective, our response, our attitudes, and our approaches.Today, consider your prayers and try to discover God's gift of wisdom in your dealings. Lets continue to search for wisdom
Be Blessed
Charles
Here is day 2: Focus Text:
Proverbs 2:3-6
3 if you call our for insight and cry aloud for understanding
4 and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God
6 For the lord gives wisdom and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding
Reflection: Often times we ask God to bless us with material things or ask God to change situations for the better. Our focus scripture is meant to open our minds to the reality that sometimes we must pray for the wisdom to attain the things we desire to have or pray for the wisdom to behave/respond in a way that will help our situations to change. Wisdom is so valuable is deserves to be sought after. It is more valuable than a sale at your favorite store. Search for it and discover that the blessing of wisdom is found in the PROCESS of searching for it. The time you take to think, supplicate, and wait on God; the discomfort of having pieces of the puzzle but missing others; and the insecurity surrounding the fact that we are used to instant gratification all offer growth that will empower our lives.
God gives wisdom...God gives wisdom....not just things, not just money, not just love, not just grace, but wisdom. God gives wisdom that will carry us into a life of faithfulness and prosperity, And it is true that somethings will change if we began to change our perspective, our response, our attitudes, and our approaches.Today, consider your prayers and try to discover God's gift of wisdom in your dealings. Lets continue to search for wisdom
Be Blessed
Charles
DAY 1
God Bless You People of God!
Today, we (COR Young Adult Ministries) begin our 30 day Wisdom Journey. Today we begin to read one chapter of proverbs per day.
Our objective is to seek the wisdom of the lord and do our best to apply it to our lives. Each day you will get a wisdom verse from us. We earnestly pray that during the next thirty day's God will grant wisdom and expose areas and decisions that are not wise.
If you desire to join us, on this journey you are welcome to. Please begin reading and start with Proverbs 1. (note proverbs 1:1-7 explains the purpose of the book of proverbs; read for understanding
Today's Focus Scriptures:
29 Since they hated knowledge
and did not choose to fear the LORD,
30 since they would not accept my advice
and spurned my rebuke,
31 they will eat the fruit of their ways
and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.
Reflection: Knowledge and wisdom come in many different ways. They can be difficult to accept because they are often present themselves as options when we have decided to seek our own will. Today's focus scripture cautions us to be careful in our decision making because our decisions DO PRODUCE FRUIT. Today, intentionally look for the wiser choice. Study instead of procrastinate, go to class instead of sleep in, be good stewards of your time. On this journey let the fruit of our ways be generated from accepting knowledge, fearing the lord, accepting the Lord's advice (found in the Bible), and praising God when God rebukes us.
Be Blessed
Day 1
Today, we (COR Young Adult Ministries) begin our 30 day Wisdom Journey. Today we begin to read one chapter of proverbs per day.
Our objective is to seek the wisdom of the lord and do our best to apply it to our lives. Each day you will get a wisdom verse from us. We earnestly pray that during the next thirty day's God will grant wisdom and expose areas and decisions that are not wise.
If you desire to join us, on this journey you are welcome to. Please begin reading and start with Proverbs 1. (note proverbs 1:1-7 explains the purpose of the book of proverbs; read for understanding
Today's Focus Scriptures:
29 Since they hated knowledge
and did not choose to fear the LORD,
30 since they would not accept my advice
and spurned my rebuke,
31 they will eat the fruit of their ways
and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.
Reflection: Knowledge and wisdom come in many different ways. They can be difficult to accept because they are often present themselves as options when we have decided to seek our own will. Today's focus scripture cautions us to be careful in our decision making because our decisions DO PRODUCE FRUIT. Today, intentionally look for the wiser choice. Study instead of procrastinate, go to class instead of sleep in, be good stewards of your time. On this journey let the fruit of our ways be generated from accepting knowledge, fearing the lord, accepting the Lord's advice (found in the Bible), and praising God when God rebukes us.
Be Blessed
Day 1
30 Day Wisdom Journey Welcome
God Bless You People Of God
On Behalf of New Generation Praise Church and Pastor and First Lady Dorsey, Thank you so much for visiting this blog. We pray that God would bless you as you take this journey. All it takes is reading 1 proverb a day and making sure to meditate on the focus text.
Allow God to speak to your heart concerning wisdom.
If you have taken this journey and want to respond to the reflection or offer what God might have said to you concerning the proverb or focus text, feel free to do so.
If you want to start the Journey, simply start today. Say a prayer and begin by reading proverbs 1.
Tell us how God is blessing you as you go on this journey.
We look forward to hearing from you.
If you want to contact us personally just email me at Charles.dorsey@gmail.com
On Behalf of New Generation Praise Church and Pastor and First Lady Dorsey, Thank you so much for visiting this blog. We pray that God would bless you as you take this journey. All it takes is reading 1 proverb a day and making sure to meditate on the focus text.
Allow God to speak to your heart concerning wisdom.
If you have taken this journey and want to respond to the reflection or offer what God might have said to you concerning the proverb or focus text, feel free to do so.
If you want to start the Journey, simply start today. Say a prayer and begin by reading proverbs 1.
Tell us how God is blessing you as you go on this journey.
We look forward to hearing from you.
If you want to contact us personally just email me at Charles.dorsey@gmail.com
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