Spiritual Worship

In Philippians we are told in the third chapter to rejoice in the Lord. we are told to beware of dogs, to beware of evil workers, and beware of the mutilation! Meaning those born again unto the Lord are circumcised in our hearts and as such we are to worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus and to have no confidence in our flesh.

It is the Holy Spirit Who is to be invited into our daily life and Who is involved in our worship. We make room for Him. It will have the sounds of exalting Christ Jesus, will have God-honoring words and praise and will appear as the true worship the believer participates in. And it is the Holy Spirit that will reveal those who operate in evil ways that may be before us, but He leads us in the way we are to go!

Psalm 71:8 Let my mouth be filled with Your praise and with Your glory all the day.

Psalm 71:14 But I will hope continually, and will praise You yet more and more. 15 My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness and Your salvation all the day, for I do not know know their limits. 16 I will go in the strength of the Lord God; I will make mention of Your righteousness, of Yours only.

Psalm 71:22-24 Also with the lute I will praise You---and Your faithfulness, O my God! O Holy One of Israel. 23 My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing to You, and my soul, which You have redeemed. 24 My tongue also shall talk of Your righteousness all the day long; for they are confounded, for they are brought to shame who seek my hurt.

Psalm 69:30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with thanksgiving.

Psalm 69:34 Let heaven and earth praise Him, the seas and everything that moves in them. 35 For God will save Zion and build the cities of Judah, that they may dwell there and possess it. 36 Also, the descendants of His servants shall inherit it, and those who love His name shall dwell in it.

To way to keep our eye on the inheritance is our eye is to be on God: Matthew 6:33 - "Seek first the Kingdom of God." For God's word will protect us when we put it in our hearts.

 Two things that can come to harass is that of being in debt and the other is within the worship of the entertainment industry. The one with debt worries constantly how to pay their bills and the other one like entertainment can lead you to wrong thoughts and certain wrong actions. 

Commentator Adam Clarke writes: Man is anxious over worldly cares with the delusive hopes and promises of riches. This causes man to abandon the great concerns of the soul and seek in their place what he shall eat, what he shall drink, and wherewithal he shall be clothed. It is the dreadful stupidity of man thus to barter spiritual for temporal good - a heavenly inheritance for an empty portion.

 In recent weeks I had come across this prayer and it mentioned in the opening introduction to pray the person should not be impulsive in behavior, for those who live by impulse will never have time to pray. Certainly what is appearing before us on the world stage requires some prayer time. And the best one to hear is not our best buddy nor best girl friend but God Himself. We should seek Him, think on Him, take Him by His great hand and walk through prayer with so that you and I may hear Him speak to us. 

Just heard a teaching this morning and the pastor taught of the importance of when lying down to rest at night one was to pray to ask the Lord something that would help us to live accurately and we could see and hear to do that thing  upon arising in the morning!

So as we head for bed at night, we should thank Him for the day completed. It may have not be perfect, but certainly God has us in this moment for His glory. As we start to close our eyes, we are to give Him praise of His greatness as we rest in His goodness. In His love, declare what your heart requires to know for the day coming. Pronounce Him wonderful, powerful, loving, peaceful and living! Give lips to His praise where trust is revealed in Him and much adored, give lip to your request for tomorrow, and that you will know it. 

Then in the morning, you should hear scripture revealed in that quiet voice. You could see your day unfold like a map before you and just what you asked may appear , but most important than that is that however He responds is that He loves, and He is life that gives truth of Himself in each thing we ask of Him. He may speak quietly of having "patience" in the day! That means do not rush to get to work or to that important appointment or meeting but leave early enough to not make the wrong decisions and choose short-cuts!

He may appear to speak to you as you read from Scripture for the day! He could give a clear instruction into what you asked in detail. May we not be too busy to have no time for prayer.  We are set apart from the world, not be the confused but the enlightened ones who prefer HIS way of being and doing in every moment we live for Him!

In 1 Peter 1:13-21 NKJV 13 Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober & rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 14 as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; 15 but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conducts, 16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 17 And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; 18 knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish & without spot.                                                 1 Peter 1:20 He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, 21 who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead & gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

Jesus was manifested in the days of Matthew, Peter, John, Mark, Luke and many others like Paul. And He was manifested for us, to be those who would believe in Him, to live in His grace and be a reflection of Him to those seeking light and life. As God's grace daily influences our hearts then we can live a life of gratitude knowing of all that was given to the a life of spiritual worship to Him.

In this conversation, we use our mind which has understanding, insight and meditation but also involves that reflection, perception and the gift of apprehending with the faculty of thought! The Holy Spirit renews our mind for a new change, a new walk of life from living as in fear and among fear mongers to living with the positive mind quickened by the Holy Spirit in our spiritual mind. And this spiritual mind desires willingly to converse with God!

We will meditate on His goodness: Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’  For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.  But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:31-33)  For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them. (Ephesians 2:10)

  Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.  I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.  My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.” (John 10:27-29) 

Throughout the day and into the night, when we lie down we will not fear or be in dread for our Father never slumbers nor does He sleep.(Psalm 121:4) We sing for joy upon our bed because God sustains you and me. We lie down in peace and safety and are not afraid. Our sleep is sweet for He gives blessings to us in our sleep. Because we have made Him Lord, we know He guards our way. And when we rest our eyes for the night, He is on duty. He speaks to our heart, reveals His plan toward us in the day where justice is seen at noonday. (Psalm 37:6) When we intentionally commit our plans to Him daily, we wait patiently and we walk by faith to hear Him give direction.

” Hebrews 13:5…we keep our life free from loving things of the world….

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. ( Isaiah 43:2) 

We are the protected! We remain in His perfect peace when our minds think on Him. ( Isaiah 26:3) We reflect the Lord Jesus Christ as we are His workmanship created for good works. God has prepared beforehand that we should walk in those good things. We are certainly the sheep of His pasture, we hear His voice and we follow Him for we will not follow a stranger!

Father, we thank you for the words of eternal life (John 6:68) We speak as we heard You speak in the Gospels. We will not perish because You will not lose one of Yours. (John 17:12) we are thankful for this life in You and that You will never leave us nor forsake us; You will not leave us orphans. We live as the sons & daughters of God Almighty. As You have made Your home with us, tonight we hear as we rest. We hear Your voice speak Your love and Your plan into our hearing. We hear and understand. We are not confused nor are we hesitant. You are God who redeems, heals and delivers and You will deliver us into the exact place we are to be for Your glory in Jesus' name.

May we glorify Your name. May we speak boldly of Your goodness and speak of Your splendor. May we complete the assignment You have given us to participate in with You. We are appointed for this lifetime for Your glory and to Your praise because we were created for spiritual worship!  We give You much thanks and love. Amen.

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Is that SMOKE?

Voice of Prayer: September 6, 2017

I really have no liking for the smell of smoke. And I care less for that which causes smoke. In the last 14+ days we have seen smoke in this region of the northwest. Much had been from fires in the region of Oregon, both in the mid-section of that state and also further south on their state line border with California. The air quality at times is questionable, that it has been ranging to good air quality to really bad quality. I understand that if it is of the 400 it is essentially going to kill! Now that of course is warning to those who keep their oxygen at close hand, who have a physician on call and has the needed meds to get through such a horrendous time or ordeal. Yet, we have continued to see people work outside in such conditions. We saw a man working on building his home in the White Salmon area that first week of September.

When it is still considered summer and the days really warm, it is hard to stay inside. There is the thought of wanting to go sit outside, maybe walk a mile or two or just take a tour around the yard at the back of the house just to enjoy the day!
Of recent days, we had to leave our home due to mischief of those desiring to use fireworks in the area of a dry forest. While being let go with fire, these fireworks started with a loud sound like waters roaring..a sound of rushing rampantly.....and the consuming started. Although this occurred on the Oregon side, still the Washington side got a front row in the viewing.

We must be so totally consumed with God that no other consuming force should take His place; not to our homes, and not to our community and to that which God is doing in our lives. We must be willing to pray for our neighbors, both near and far! And yes, we should pray for them to seek the wisdom of God to make decisions.

While staying with our daughter and family while the evacuation had occurred, we continued to pray and lift up those fighting the forest fires, those maintaining those lines and for those who rescued the animals of those being evacuated from several areas of this region.
We saw horses, yes, and goats, too plus a few pigs being sent out of harms way.

All we do within our own sphere will ultimately affect another in our daily walk. Whether here within the house, within the grocery market, out on the highway or even playing in the river, someone else can be affected by what mischief or other thing devised against another.

Prayer is so important to open the door to God our Father and allow Him to show each of us how He truly cares for us. Prayer involves our humbling ourselves that we cannot do with out Him. It is always a good thing to be thankful for the good we see in our lives

From labor day of September 4 and left our home in the hands of the Mighty God, we returned about 12:30 pm Thursday the 7th to find it all snug and safe just like He had shown me early Monday morning when I had risen from a long nights rest! Yes, the fire had begun on that Saturday around 4 pm and we happen to be on I-84 when we saw the vehicle pulled over by the police. We had been about 35 miles west of that sight and saw this spiraling smoke going towards the sky.
Yes, something was going on!

Later we saw on the news and started to hear who started it! At this point it had affected many people, caused damage across the National Forest and proved to be a bad thing for this teen and his family. Yes, someone will pay for it.

I am thankful we have a Savior who died for our sins. I am so thankful to be a child of God and to have His continual protection over my family, our home and over our neighbors as well. For my husband and I desire others not to suffer. We desire for all to come to know the goodness of God and His abiding protection when we reside in His presence always.

Yes, someone will create some mischief and cause problems for maybe you or someone you know but we are to continue to give thanks to God, not for the mischief but because we have a loving God who looks over us and to keep us safe.  Our eyes must be open to see the ploys of the enemy and be alert to apply God's word over our lives, our neighbors and of those who live in other states and other countries.

We are all connected in some way or fashion. We all affect others, but ours, those who know their God will pray for the safety of mankind, pray for their souls to be saved and that people will know His love always.
It is easy to judge another, but that is not what the Lord desires for us. Ours is to forgive and move forward. Ours is to be about the Father's business, just like Jesus spoke of.
Will you be about your Father's business? Will you move forward when smoke appears, fire lights up the hillside? Will you continue to move and make a difference for His kingdom?

We pray for all who read these blogs. My husband and I pray all who read them will be motivated in their walk with the Lord, to see their family come to Jesus and know the good of God for their lives. Today we pray for the Holy Spirit to reveal Himself to you in the comfort of God's love. May you know your life is not over and know the best is on its way when we make the Lord our priority. Please know that God can and will work through your life to others and that He is true, He lives and He is for them!

Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which (you and I) have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. (2 Peter 1:2-4)
Amen!

(also available is a Youtube teaching found at this address of the fire at Eagle Creek, Oregon) Abiding in His Presence


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Don't Lose Your Footing

Habakkuk 3:19
19 The LORD God is my strength;
He will make my feet like deer's feet,
And He will make me walk on my high hills.
NKJV

It is the Lord Who is our strength. Psalm 27 speaks to us this:

Psalm 27:1-3

The LORD is my light and my salvation;

Whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the strength of my life;

Of whom shall I be afraid? 

2 When the wicked came against me 

To eat up my flesh,

My enemies and foes,

They stumbled and fell. 

3 Though an army may encamp against me,

My heart shall not fear;

Though war should rise against me,

In this I will be confident. 

NKJV

In what are we confident? We are confident that HE is our STRENGTH! Whatever is on our pathway, the Lord is our STRENGTH. He is mighty to save and bring us through no matter the circumstance. Wherever we walk, high or low, He will guide us when we know Him as our salvation and our life.

Psalm 28:6-9

6 Blessed be the LORD,

Because He has heard the voice of my supplications! 

7 The LORD is my strength and my shield;

My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped;

Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,

And with my song I will praise Him. 

8 The LORD is their strength,

And He is the saving refuge of His anointed. 

9 Save Your people,

And bless Your inheritance;

Shepherd them also,

And bear them up forever. 

NKJV

Psalm 28 reminds us that the Lord hears our supplications. When our hearts are set on Him, our strength comes. The shield is in place. Hearts fixed and in place, receptive to Him and His speaking, we are the helped. So rejoice you who are broken, who may experience pain today, for God is with you. He will not leave or forsake you, for He will hear the song of rejoicing in your heart. 

Praise is a wonderful thing. Voicing our heart and hearing His praise come is welcome, an open gate into His goodness, grace and peace. Songs in our heart beats the enemy and leaves him in his tracks of defeat.

Stand strong in Him today. The battle is known, and He is your strength. He is your place of refuge in those times of trouble, and He will save. He will carry you through. He will lift you out of despair and bring you to peace in Him. Abide and let your words speak His goodness. Reside by His still waters and feed on His faithfulness. In that you will find rest for your soul! Amen!

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Meekness: Not Weakness
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Christmas Story
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Legacy

What legacy could we leave for our children and our children's children? In my early years I always thought of money or property, but ask me today and I will tell you that it is far more than that!
Leaving a legacy to me is your children knowing you have walked with God. They will know that you knew the Lord intimately and trusted Him every step of the way through every possible trial and tribulation. They will know without a doubt that our trust is in Him and Him alone.

Proverbs 3:35.....35 The wise shall inherit glory,
But shame shall be the legacy of fools.  NKJV

Of all the things that one might pursue in this world, the lasting one for all eternity is knowing God. In hearing some teaching this morning, I was challenged with the question of legacy. But my days of recent reflect my strong trust in Him Whom created this earth and the heavens. Our focus daily is to always come and ask to be shown the mysteries of the unknown.

Daniel 2:47.......47 The king said to Daniel, "Surely your God is the God of gods and the Lord of kings and a revealer of mysteries, for you were able to reveal this mystery." NIV

Daniel 2:47........47 "Truly, O Daniel," the king said, "your God is the God of gods, Ruler of kings, the Revealer of mysteries, because he has told you this secret." 

TLB

Would you not want God to tell you secrets? I like hearing secrets. Our grand-daughter likes telling her grandparents secrets. She loves to whisper in our ears. Then she smiles and silently tries to bring her pointer finger to her lips meaning "don't tell anyone our secret"......then she follows with ........sh.sh..sh..sh..sh.. all the while trying not to laugh!

I believe our Father in Heaven desires to tell us secrets. I know Him to pursue us as we pursue Him, for He has much to tell those willing patiently to hear Him. Yes, God is the Revealer of mysteries. 

Luke 8:9-10............9 Then His disciples asked Him, saying, "What does this parable mean?" 10 And He said, "To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that 

'Seeing they may not see,

And hearing they may not understand.'    NKJV

Mysteries are surely given to those who are ready and willing to see and hear Him. What a great thing in those days to have Jesus to teach you. Today we have the Holy Spirit sent to abide with us. He is dwelling in our hearts for those who have received Jesus.

The Jews who walked according to the Law accomplished their daily walk with the Law. But God came to set them free from that which continually created more bondage to them as men bent on legalism.  

Jesus told them of the "kingdom of God"!

Luke 8:11-15.......11 "Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. 13 But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away. 14 And the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity. 15 But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience. 

Luke 8:16-18

16 "No one, when he has lit a lamp, covers it with a vessel or puts it under a bed, but sets it on a lampstand, that those who enter may see the light. 17 For nothing is secret that will not be revealed, nor anything hidden that will not be known and come to light. 18 Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him." NKJV

John the Baptist came and told the Pharisees to repent…..Matthew 3:1-12.....3:1 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!" 3 For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying:"The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.' " 

4 And John himself was clothed in camel's hair, with a leather belt around his waist; and his food was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan went out to him 6 and were baptized by him in the Jordan, confessing their sins. 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, "Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance, 9 and do not think to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I say to you that God is able to raise up children to Abraham from these stones. 10 And even now the ax is laid to the root of the trees. Therefore every tree which does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 12 His winnowing fan is in His hand, and He will thoroughly clean out His threshing floor, and gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire."    NKJV

Then Jesus preached the "kingdom of heaven" after John was imprisoned.

Matthew 4:12-17……….12 Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:

15 "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan,

Galilee of the Gentiles:  16 The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death  Light has dawned."  17 From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."    NKJV

Galatians 4:3-7......... 3 Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world. 4 But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. 6 And because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into your hearts, crying out, "Abba, Father!" 7 Therefore you are no longer a slave but a son, and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.   NKJV

A lasting legacy came through Jesus: a new covenant that brought to us righteousness .....Romans 3:21-24.....21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. , 
brought to us life (Romans 8:2), brought to us liberty (James 1:25), makes us free ..John 8:31-32...31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Galatians 5:1), .....was the human sacrifice (Hebrews 10:12)....... and saves to the uttermost....Hebrews 7:25..... 25 Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.    NKJV

Mysteries of the world should not be as important as finding out the mysteries that God desires to speak to us through His Holy Spirit. What Jesus did for us gave us the promise of a great legacy to leave to our children and their children. 

What secrets, those mysteries does He want to tell you?

Father, we have our salvation through Your Son Jesus Christ. Through His shed blood, He made a way for the new in Him and to life everlasting. We pray in His name today to be those to come with open ears to hear the mysteries, those secrets You desire to speak to us. We know that giving thanks to You will throw open a door and keep it wide open for us. For this we are truly thankful. We desire and ask for fellowship with You that is far and beyond of what we know for You desire to tell us the mysteries, those secrets of Your kingdom. We pray to be diligent in seeking that secret place to hear secrets from YOU!

We praise You our Lord, our trust is in You

            Lord we give thanks and dwell in the land and feed on Your faithfulness

            We delight in YOU O Lord and YOU give the desires of our hearts

            Lord thank YOU for showing us the way, and we commit to YOUR way

            Our trust is in YOU and YOU bring it to pass

            You have brought forth our righteousness as the light, and our justice as the noonday.

            We rest in YOU and sing praise as we wait patiently for YOU

Gracious Father, it is YOU who knows the days of the upright and our inheritance shall be forever.

We shall not be ashamed in the evil time, and in the days of famine we shall be satisfied.

Lord it is YOU who upholds us with Your hand and we are thankful.

We have not seen the righteous forsaken or his descendants begging bread, our descendants are blessed of the Lord.(Psalm 37:1-40)  Father, we pray for our families today and plead the blood of Jesus over them. We plead that blood over the portals of their minds, their wills and their emotions. We pray for Your watch over them as we confess and profess Your goodness to us all in the land of the living. Thank You for hearing our plea, we set ourselves to obey YOUR commands and be mindful to keep our watch to pray for them. Amen.

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Rings of Gold

Proverbs 11:22..........22 As a ring of gold in a swine's snout,
So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion. NKJV

Without character....yes, a woman  without discretion is compared to a sow with a gold ring! But I found other things while looking over this passage and was intrigued and taught much about it.
Yikes, am I trying to impress someone by getting the "extra work " done? Do I think I am the only one who can do it? Have I forgotten who is God around here? Believe me, I am one who tried to control a whole family. You know the comings, the goings, the eating times, the trips out of town, the party times, the family gathering times, and oh yeah, even when everyone needed to sleep. I felt like the control tower for an airport. No, seriously, I wanted everything just right. You know the right clothes, the right hair-do, the right time, the right-weather! Seriously, Shelley, the right weather..............well, you get what I am saying. That is why it is SO IMPORTANT TO STAY IN THE WORD OF GOD!

In ....2 Peter 2:20-22.... 21 For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. 22 But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: "A dog returns to his own vomit," and, "a sow, having washed, to her wallowing in the mire." NKJV
Wow, returning to the "old way" of doing things.............not good .........!
It is literally one who turns from the clean to the unclean, the one "without taste" [Taa'am (OT:2940)]....one without moral perception, without morals, running after lusts that are filthy. But I also found that is also the word translations as a meaning for "fool".

Again, is it possible that one would try to flaunt that, " I am really good at my job", or "writing", or "raising children", or "exercising to sport at size 4", or "climbing the corporate ladder"?
Is it possible when the plea comes for whatever kind of help, am I the "only one who can do the job"?
We certainly can see the importance of God's Word when we are raising our children, for we have a book to guide us and teach us in directing our children to life. And when we read in Proverbs, we find much about "the fool".

I also found this in :Proverbs 12:15...............15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,

But he who heeds counsel is wise.  NKJV
Wow, right in "his own eyes"........
My daughter and I have had very little time together the last few weeks, for me, getting over "this fatigue thing" and she, well, a "a coughing thing".
Now we both are those who spend time in the word of God and prayer. We certainly have the "God of Glory" move on our behalf numerous times. But one thing is certain, and that is we need to heed the advice of the Holy Spirit when He says "to REST"!

We came to that "thought" over the weekend. We had a meal together and of course, it is always fun time with our grand-daughter. But from the time of our trip back East in the Fall, we took "No Time" to recover from such a long trip. And as you know your body will certainly tell you when it is time to stop and "do nothing"!  Right?
Well, long story made short, we both each had a choice. We could do things, the right way and in character with God and His grace or do things our way, and keep doing and doing and doing with no rest.
So, were we finding OUR counsel better than God's? I will let you be the judge!
Just like our children who should be raised in admonition of the Lord, we too, should continue to follow His plan for wholeness and goodness to us!
One thing is certain, we had a choice and chose the wrong way to walk. I tell you today to choose His plan that keeps you safe everyday. Just because someone needs you to go above and beyond today or tomorrow may not be in the best interest of you or your family or God's plan.
Keep in mind that we are always forgiven when we confess "being foolish" and thinking we know the best for ourselves.  There are many nice people out there in the world, and would love to have our help, but is it above and over the amount any sane person should try to do? Do we ask the Lord for His wisdom or do we like the stroke my fur kind of thing?
If we keep doing the same thing over and over, and the result is the same, then we should be asking, "Lord, what can I change today in my life that will help me do what You have asked me to do and not become weak in my body?" "Where Lord, am I missing the mark to write and pray and study Your Word and keep watch on my home and family as well?"
This is from my perspective and will different from yours. But "choose life" today!
Lord, I do not want to be like those who refuse to pay attention to You. Help me to turn my back on being stubborn. Help me to not make my heart like flint and refuse to listen to the words that You have sent by Your Holy Spirit. (Zechariah 7:11-12)

Father, today I thank You for Your grace to us. I am thankful for the Blood of Jesus shed at Calvary. I am thankful that I have a new day in YOU. I pray for all who read this and who feel that they have at times strayed from truth and YOUR guidance and chosen their own way to do something specific. Father, in Your Word, You define who is wise and understanding among us: the one who shows it by his good life, by deeds done in humility that comes from wisdom. (James 3:13) Deeds that follow You and by being disciplined to listen to instruction in being wise with our health. Today, I want to encourage others to follow YOU and choose life for their bodies. May they find "the security" that lies in knowing You KNOW the best for each of us. When our flesh rises up to make a "foolish" decision, may we quickly discern the threat of such deception and to walk in truth of what YOU show us to follow in righteous and peace. As Your eyes look into the inmost places of our hearts and minds today, please help us to allow YOU Almighty God to show us things we need to see and teach us how to be free from the attitude that we can do it ourselves. Create within us a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us. Remind us daily Lord that we are "not to trust our feelings and emotions" for they make terrible masters. Thank YOU Lord for hearing and answering our prayer in Jesus' name. Amen.

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