Common Sense

"My child, don't lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap."
Proverbs 3:21-26

What assurance and comfort these words are! The Proverbs are full of common sense messages. And we can pray that we receive discernment. In these days that we are seeing "sudden disaster" all around, we can be assured that our Lord is protecting us if we are repenting of our sins and looking to Him for guidance.

If you aren't assured that you have made Jesus your Lord and Savior, here is a prayer you can pray:
"Jesus, I want to know that I am Your child and I will spend eternity with You in heaven. I believe that You died on the cross for my sins and I give You my life. I am sorry for my sins and turn away from them now. I accept You as my Lord and Savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Now, if you have prayed that sincerely from your heart, you have been born again into the kingdom of heaven! Read the christian Bible daily to learn what you should do and pray about what your purpose is on this earth.

The Earth

"By wisdom the Lord founded the earth; by understanding He created the heavens. By His knowledge the deep foundations of the earth burst forth, and the dew settles beneath the night sky."
Proverbs 3:19-20

The Bible says that we can have understanding and knowledge if we ask God for it. We can never understand everything but God can give us answers to problems we have and He can give us creative ideas. All we have to do is desire these things and ask Him with reverence.

Sparrows

"What is the price of two sparrows - one copper coin? But not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows."
Matt. 10:29-31

When I remember that God knows how many hairs I have on my head; and that number changes daily; (maybe more times a day!), then I know that He is guiding my life if I will just listen to His guidance and worship Him. Meditate on this scripture today.

Joyful

"Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her." -- Proverbs 3:13-15

If you have wisdom, you can accomplish many tasks and do great things. It is truly more valuable than silver or gold, which may disappear at any moment. Reading God's word will make you wise!

Wisdom

"My child, don't reject the Lord's discipline, and don't be upset when He corrects you. For the Lord corrects those He loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom He delights."
Proverbs 3:11-12

I think we should rejoice when the Lord corrects us, knowing that He loves us in doing so. We know as parents that it is out of love that we correct our children. I am learning to be aware of the Lord gently guiding me away from movies I shouldn't see and correcting me when I have thoughts I shouldn't toward others. I don't want to judge anyone. But sometimes I judge so quickly, even if it's somebody's hairstyle! And I sure don't have perfect hair! I want to accept people and if they need guidance in some area and ask for it, I will help them, myself being guided by the wisdom of the Lord.

Memories

I've been looking at old photos of my grandkids. The photos aren't THAT old because the oldest grandkid is 10. But to see the changes as they have grown is amazing! These photos I'm working with were on floppy disks and I know that they are obsolete or will be soon. There will be no computer that will have a "floppy slot", so I copied the photos to my computer, then burned them to CDs. I feel as if I've REALLY accomplished something. Then I have posted some of the photos on my daughters' facebook pages and they are excited to see them.

Today I'm still re-organizing since I scattered things for Christmas decorating! I've got to get to Curves, too!
God bless you and your day.

Healing for your body

"Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have HEALING FOR YOUR BODY AND STRENGTH FOR YOUR BONES"
Proverbs 3:7-8

This is excellent advise to go along with eating healthy foods and getting exercise. I have to obey the Word of God everyday for everything in my life to go smoothly. Turning away from evil will make my body healthy and my bones strong. I believe these words with all my heart. The spiritual part of my life is more real than the physical. In heaven we will finally see what is real and lasting and forever. I am thinking on heaven, rather than these earthly things which can be so illusional.