Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.
In my journey to clean the house, I have gone from worship music to listening to the Bible. My goal around mid-January was to actually make it through the bible by the end of the year. I started in the New Testament while I was driving back and forth to work. It really did not feel like it took that long to devour all that wisdom. (Mind you, it will take me many more meals of that nature before I remember it all.) Once I was done with that, I moved into the Old. Now, we all know how much fun the Old Testament can be. Especially the book of Leviticus … got to know me some offering techniques. Just staying. When I retired, I believe that made it through Chronicles… another riveting beginning of the family tree (it did get better). After that, it was hit and miss when I listened. I am happy to report that I have now finished Ecclesiastes. With only 18 books left to listen to, I am confident that I will make my goal.
Last night while I was folding the hidden laundry that I found in various places, I was listening to the book of Proverbs. Now, this book, I have read many, many times. Though this is true, I ‘heard’ things yesterday that I did not recall from before. I also had metaphoric thoughts of their meaning, in some cases, which is why I did the afternoon post yesterday. When a new light bulb is sparked as I am listening, I have to hit replay several times. I want to make sure that I heard what I thought I heard. I to my physical bible and look it up to read what I heard. I stare at whatever is near me at the time as I search my thoughts like a kid who was just told to pick one piece of candy … so many to choose from. It is fantastic.
Because I listen repeatedly and verify with physical sight, I can usually see or feel the message that He wants to give me, as with the PM post yesterday. However, I was still in the book of Proverbs when I thought I heard another epiphany. I looked it up, wrote it down, and thought about it. I slept on it, and this morning I took another look; the message I thought I heard was not what I received this morning. I believe that what I thought it said last night was an attempt to begin a quarrel or clickbait. That is not what the Word says. Even I can get caught up in the thought of education for the greater good; however, we must have discernment and wisdom for what we are about to divulge. Prudence in this situation, I believe, was the best call. (Quick note: my laptop is being attitudinal … my apologies if there are random punctuations.)
Last night I received a Word from God to post in the afternoon. Shortly after that, I thought that I had received a second one; however, because I was cautious with my response, I believe that I averted or dodged a sticky situation that a post could have caused. The Spirit gave me a metaphoric thought on the first gift; the enemy tried piggyback with a second prompt. The difference was that I am versed enough in His Word that my inner spirit told me to wait and study more closely. Wisdom and discernment, coupled with prudence and patience, are a recipe for success when spreading the Good News.
When Solomon was made King, God asked him what he wanted. Anything he asked for, God would grant … Solomon asked for wisdom. Not riches. Not power. Not favor. He asked for wisdom. Because he did not ask for self-gratifying indulgences, but a way to help his people, God was pleased and granted the other items as well.
Periodically, I will ask to win the lottery, that my books take off, or I have a rich uncle/aunt somewhere that left me their millions. Where the concept of not thinking about money ever being a problem is nice, it brings on its own challenges. My husband and I have joked that if that ever happened, we would still be in the same financial arena we are in now because we would not be able to help ourselves but to help others. I am pleased that He has given me this gift of discernment. I am happy that He has given me this gift of wisdom. I am happy that He has given me this gift of obedience. I fail many times, but He is always there to guide me through. What have you asked for lately? Stature? Or Wisdom?
Be blessed.
**For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. –Proverbs 2:6
In my journey to clean the house, I have gone from worship music to listening to the Bible. My goal around mid-January was to actually make it through the bible by the end of the year. I started in the New Testament while I was driving back and forth to work. It really did not feel like it took that long to devour all that wisdom. (Mind you, it will take me many more meals of that nature before I remember it all.) Once I was done with that, I moved into the Old. Now, we all know how much fun the Old Testament can be. Especially the book of Leviticus … got to know me some offering techniques. Just staying. When I retired, I believe that made it through Chronicles… another riveting beginning of the family tree (it did get better). After that, it was hit and miss when I listened. I am happy to report that I have now finished Ecclesiastes. With only 18 books left to listen to, I am confident that I will make my goal.
Last night while I was folding the hidden laundry that I found in various places, I was listening to the book of Proverbs. Now, this book, I have read many, many times. Though this is true, I ‘heard’ things yesterday that I did not recall from before. I also had metaphoric thoughts of their meaning, in some cases, which is why I did the afternoon post yesterday. When a new light bulb is sparked as I am listening, I have to hit replay several times. I want to make sure that I heard what I thought I heard. I to my physical bible and look it up to read what I heard. I stare at whatever is near me at the time as I search my thoughts like a kid who was just told to pick one piece of candy … so many to choose from. It is fantastic.
Because I listen repeatedly and verify with physical sight, I can usually see or feel the message that He wants to give me, as with the PM post yesterday. However, I was still in the book of Proverbs when I thought I heard another epiphany. I looked it up, wrote it down, and thought about it. I slept on it, and this morning I took another look; the message I thought I heard was not what I received this morning. I believe that what I thought it said last night was an attempt to begin a quarrel or clickbait. That is not what the Word says. Even I can get caught up in the thought of education for the greater good; however, we must have discernment and wisdom for what we are about to divulge. Prudence in this situation, I believe, was the best call. (Quick note: my laptop is being attitudinal … my apologies if there are random punctuations.)
Last night I received a Word from God to post in the afternoon. Shortly after that, I thought that I had received a second one; however, because I was cautious with my response, I believe that I averted or dodged a sticky situation that a post could have caused. The Spirit gave me a metaphoric thought on the first gift; the enemy tried piggyback with a second prompt. The difference was that I am versed enough in His Word that my inner spirit told me to wait and study more closely. Wisdom and discernment, coupled with prudence and patience, are a recipe for success when spreading the Good News.
When Solomon was made King, God asked him what he wanted. Anything he asked for, God would grant … Solomon asked for wisdom. Not riches. Not power. Not favor. He asked for wisdom. Because he did not ask for self-gratifying indulgences, but a way to help his people, God was pleased and granted the other items as well.
Periodically, I will ask to win the lottery, that my books take off, or I have a rich uncle/aunt somewhere that left me their millions. Where the concept of not thinking about money ever being a problem is nice, it brings on its own challenges. My husband and I have joked that if that ever happened, we would still be in the same financial arena we are in now because we would not be able to help ourselves but to help others. I am pleased that He has given me this gift of discernment. I am happy that He has given me this gift of wisdom. I am happy that He has given me this gift of obedience. I fail many times, but He is always there to guide me through. What have you asked for lately? Stature? Or Wisdom?
Be blessed.
**For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. –Proverbs 2:6
Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.
In my journey to clean the house, I have gone from worship music to listening to the Bible. My goal around mid-January was to actually make it through the bible by the end of the year. I started in the New Testament while I was driving back and forth to work. It really did not feel like it took that long to devour all that wisdom. (Mind you, it will take me many more meals of that nature before I remember it all.) Once I was done with that, I moved into the Old. Now, we all know how much fun the Old Testament can be. Especially the book of Leviticus … got to know me some offering techniques. Just staying. When I retired, I believe that made it through Chronicles… another riveting beginning of the family tree (it did get better). After that, it was hit and miss when I listened. I am happy to report that I have now finished Ecclesiastes. With only 18 books left to listen to, I am confident that I will make my goal.
Last night while I was folding the hidden laundry that I found in various places, I was listening to the book of Proverbs. Now, this book, I have read many, many times. Though this is true, I ‘heard’ things yesterday that I did not recall from before. I also had metaphoric thoughts of their meaning, in some cases, which is why I did the afternoon post yesterday. When a new light bulb is sparked as I am listening, I have to hit replay several times. I want to make sure that I heard what I thought I heard. I to my physical bible and look it up to read what I heard. I stare at whatever is near me at the time as I search my thoughts like a kid who was just told to pick one piece of candy … so many to choose from. It is fantastic.
Because I listen repeatedly and verify with physical sight, I can usually see or feel the message that He wants to give me, as with the PM post yesterday. However, I was still in the book of Proverbs when I thought I heard another epiphany. I looked it up, wrote it down, and thought about it. I slept on it, and this morning I took another look; the message I thought I heard was not what I received this morning. I believe that what I thought it said last night was an attempt to begin a quarrel or clickbait. That is not what the Word says. Even I can get caught up in the thought of education for the greater good; however, we must have discernment and wisdom for what we are about to divulge. Prudence in this situation, I believe, was the best call. (Quick note: my laptop is being attitudinal … my apologies if there are random punctuations.)
Last night I received a Word from God to post in the afternoon. Shortly after that, I thought that I had received a second one; however, because I was cautious with my response, I believe that I averted or dodged a sticky situation that a post could have caused. The Spirit gave me a metaphoric thought on the first gift; the enemy tried piggyback with a second prompt. The difference was that I am versed enough in His Word that my inner spirit told me to wait and study more closely. Wisdom and discernment, coupled with prudence and patience, are a recipe for success when spreading the Good News.
When Solomon was made King, God asked him what he wanted. Anything he asked for, God would grant … Solomon asked for wisdom. Not riches. Not power. Not favor. He asked for wisdom. Because he did not ask for self-gratifying indulgences, but a way to help his people, God was pleased and granted the other items as well.
Periodically, I will ask to win the lottery, that my books take off, or I have a rich uncle/aunt somewhere that left me their millions. Where the concept of not thinking about money ever being a problem is nice, it brings on its own challenges. My husband and I have joked that if that ever happened, we would still be in the same financial arena we are in now because we would not be able to help ourselves but to help others. I am pleased that He has given me this gift of discernment. I am happy that He has given me this gift of wisdom. I am happy that He has given me this gift of obedience. I fail many times, but He is always there to guide me through. What have you asked for lately? Stature? Or Wisdom?
Be blessed.
**For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. –Proverbs 2:6
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