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The Ideal Parent!

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        Proverbs 4: Verses 1-10         

Solomon paints a wonderful picture of a godly home here, filled with love and life, and I’m sure one where laughter prevailed as well!

It is the place of fathers to set the tone of the home with the children and the mother will gladly follow his lead if both base their lives on God’s Word. This need not be all gloom and doom as some people imagine, after all God is the author of laughter and fun  too. This should be based on  wisdom, and parents should be sensitive to the needs of the children as each one is different. The main thing is to not be too tired to have fun times with the little ones or to be interested in what the older children are into.

James tells us that if we feel we lack wisdom to be a good parent, we are to ask God for  guidance and wisdom, and then God will show us what to do. The main thing is to take the time to concentrate on the family  and their needs while you have them, as there will be plenty of time for one’s own interests when the birds have flown the nest!

                                        To get the wisdom that parents  need,                                                                     Just ask the Lord when his Word you  read,                                                                  Ask in faith, and the answer will be giv’n,                                            By the Maker of all, the Earth and Heav’n.

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 What WAS God’s Plan?

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                   Genesis One….                 Verse 1….

   We have seen that God had a plan BEFORE He began His creation work (and is still working to it). From God’s viewpoint, the whole plan was as good as accomplished….now He is just waiting for it to work itself out. After all, He created TIME….ETERNITY is timeless, without time! Time didn’t come into being until the sun, moon and stars were created for without them, there is no measuring rule…..

God knew before He began, how He would bring salvation to man….that His only beloved Son (part of Himself) would go to earth to live a sinless life and then be qualified to die to pay the penalty of sin…a Person with no sin of His own (1 Peter 1:20).

He knew BEFORE time began, all those who would come to Him in repentance, and wrote their names in the Book of Life (Revelation 17:8b.) He had even prepared a kingdom for them all BEFORE the foundation of the earth was laid  (Matthew 25:34).

But all these things were kept a secret from angels and principalities until AFTER Jesus Christ had died and brought salvation to mankind. (Matthew 13:35). It was then that God’s Holy Spirit revealed these truths to His Apostles who wrote them down for us to read today in the Holy Bible. Let’s make sure that we not only read all about these things for ourselves, but that we make sure that our name is in the Book of Life!

God’s plan was written and early made,                                                                    Before the world’s foundation laid;                                                                            Before the sun e’er showed its face,                                                                        Or time began, God made our space.

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Proverbs, Chapter Three.

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                                                                                                                                                          PROVERBS  THREE….

Verses 27-35

When a young lady has the wisdom of the Lord, and is not fearful of the future, then she can be generous to her neighbours  and show  this confidence by her actions.

We are told in this passage to make no plots, to not strive (argue) with others for no reason and to not envy those who leave God out of their lives. The end result for unbelievers, successful or not, is not good….. God will turn away from them for all eternity. Those who humble themselves to walk with God here and now, will  have His grace and glory for ever.

David has already given us this advice when he says not to fret or be envious of  successful, ruthless men. Their success is very brief, whereas those who trust in God have all His blessings for ever. The advice he gives is positive…..don’t fret, but trust; delight, commit and rest in the Lord who will give immeasurable riches, all spiritual blessings and God’s delightful peace. What more does a girl need to be fulfilled in this life and in the one to come?!!

God’s wisdom gives peace, and positive rest,                                                       To His people He only bestows His best;                                                                    If we fret and strive, like others to be,                                                                      God’s wonderful blessings, we’ll never once see.

 

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Devotional from Proverbs

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PROVERBS  SIXTEEN…. 

Verses 1-2         

How many times have you heard people say “I’m not having anyone tell ME what to do!” The people of Israel came to a stage where everyone was doing exactly as they pleased without regard to any law, either of God or man.

      We see here that people excuse their actions and think they are right in doing so…. In other words they make God fit into their specifications of what THEY think! How ridiculous this is! Especially when the next sentence tells us that God weighs up our thoughts against His!

      See what He says in Isaiah 55:7-9…. My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor My ways your ways….it is only as we put our own ideas to one side and leave them to see what God has to say, that we will be pardoned. After all, it is God who has the last say and we do well to find out His thoughts on the subject!

       Even when we have done this, God has still ordained other ways for us to follow if we want to please Him ….how true those words are that “ no man is an island”.  We are all accountable to someone!!

   To listen to God’s thoughts and rules,                               Keeps us from being the biggest fools;                                            Like those who think they have the last say,                              They forget God’s way,  is the only way!!!

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The Lord’s Prayer (Part One)

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The Lord’s Prayer  (Part 1) ….                                    

Matthew 6:9-13

    This is probably one of the better known passages in the New Testament, and although it is commonly know as “The Lord’s Prayer”, it is in fact a pattern prayer that Jesus gave to His disciples. “You don’t need to beg and plead for God to hear you,” He said, “That is how those who don’t know God pray….. but you should say, ‘Our Father which is in Heaven’ .”

No-one at that time had ever called God “Our Father”. They all thought that God was far away and distant. Now, here was Jesus telling them to call Him “Our Father” ! This was not to be done glibly or in a familiar manner, and we are reminded immediately of this by His next statement.

“Hallowed be Your Name”, he said. This simply means that God’s Name is holy and above all else. People sometimes say they can’t believe in a God they can’t see. But if we could see God, He wouldn’t be God!

There are a couple of accounts in the Bible of people who did see God physically….there was the prophet Isaiah who saw the glory of God, and he fell down in worship before it, unable to look at the splendour and brilliance of it all. “Woe is me, for I am undone!” he cried out, “I am a man of unclean lips!” He felt his unworthiness and sinfulness as God appeared in the brilliant light of heaven before him (Isaiah 6:5).   The Apostle Paul also saw Him and it left him blind for three days (Acts 9:3-9).

We have to acknowledge that God is a Holy God before we can make our requests to Him….the point is, do we KNOW  this One who we are addressing? Can we truly call Him “Our Father” ?

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Trials and Troubles.

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PROVERBS  THREE…. (v.11-18)

Do you think it sounds strange to be immediately told after all the  wonderful promises of peace and prosperity, that some unpleasant experiences may come upon you?

What is the purpose of trials and tests? Do you notice what the Lord Jesus said to His disciples immediately after His promises of asking and receiving? They would be granted what they asked for, but would not be exempt from experiencing trials and tribulations!

What did Paul say about the problem he asked to have taken away from him? God allowed it to stay so he could experience God’s grace and strength in his time of weakness.  We are also told later on  that the results of chastening (or correction) teach us to put into practice God’s righteousness and to learn His peace.

Solomon tells us  here that the lessons we learn from God’s chastening gives even more wisdom, and that these experiences are worth far more than silver or gold. We can rejoice in them after they are over and profit from them by knowing God better.

Troubles and trials are sent to us all,                                                                        For our Lord is beside us and won’t let us fall;                                                   He’ll carry us through, and give us more grace,                                                     As we look in His Word, and seek His pure face.

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A Clear Conscience

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PROVERBS  THREE…. (v.1-10)

     Solomon is again telling his son to take notice of what he is saying, so he can enjoy a long and peaceful life.

The first thing is to be 100% truthful and honest before God and before man……there is nothing more peaceful than a clear conscience! To experience  the mercy of God, one must be merciful to others and not judgmental. Paul goes into great detail    how a believer must act towards others, and we are left in no doubt as to what the Lord expects. We might think this is hard to do, but Solomon gives us the key…..”trust in the Lord,” he says, “Don’t follow your first reaction to circumstances, ask what God would have you to do! If you do this, you will KNOW the right thing to do”

Paul goes on to say that we will then have God’s peace ruling in our heart with our minds and consciences at rest. We will be thankful for what we HAVE got, and be able to count our blessings. God’s peace helps our state of health…..our stress levels are lower, our stomach stops churning, and we sleep better; “health to our navel” as Solomon says! What better advice could we have than this!

God wants His people to be honest and true,                                                      Be kind-hearted and helpful all their days through;                                         To trust in the Lord and His leading each day,                                                   As  He constantly keeps you along Life’s way!

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God’s Wisdom for Us

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PROVERBS  TWO…. (v.7-22)

Verses 7-22

Other blessings of wisdom come flowing in its wake. The Lord can lead and guide a wise person because their ear is open to his voice.

God gives understanding and discernment to those who ask, and shows the way to walk in life. How many tears,  (and how much trouble!)  we would save ourselves if only we would heed and obey God’s Word!!

It is all written there; the Guide Book is complete……if the way still seems to be uncertain, remember the old saying,  “if it’s doubtful, it’s dirty!” Wait for God’s confirmation, and it will be given.

You will have peace of mind and will be kept from making many mistakes and wrong friendships. We read how the wrong friendships will lead us into trouble! If we keep to the company of believers, we will be able  to live in the land of God’s blessings and promises!

God’s wisdom always gives perfect peace,                                                           And a heavenly joy that will never cease,                                                         There are many blessings so rich to be found,                                                Pleasures and delighting in Him will abound.