1. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” 2 “Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is…
Have you not heard that great men are not always wise? Yes, power does not equal wisdom. The context for the usage of Elihu’s wisdom text speaks to the understanding that: “Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.” (Job 32:9, KJV). The wisdom literature of the Old Testament explores the connections between prosperity and suffering, success and justice, among others. The contention could extend to understand that age, success, and the large number of people…
Wendell Berry said: “We must learn to acknowledge that the creation is full of mystery; we will never entirely understand it. We must abandon arrogance and stand in awe. We must recover the sense of the majesty of creation and the ability to be worshipful in its presence. For I do not doubt that it is only on the condition of humility and reverence before the world that our species will be able to remain in it.”
1. ” I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” 2 “The LORD was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. When his master saw that the LORD was with him and that the LORD gave him success in everything he did, Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar…
Have you not heard that it shall be out for your lifting? No matter encounter you or and face you face-to-face shall yield ultimately to your favour! Your divine value is ever appreciating before God! Not only that you are blessed, but also you are blessings to this generation, and yes, generational wealth shall be yours! About that trouble, that difficulty, that challenges, I say to you, declare now that there is no impossibility with your God! In your mind…
Kindly let me remind you of this: “Is this not written concerning you, me, and us? Yes, affirmatively: No conclusion until we are fully favoured, and all-around God’s blessings shall come upon our family! Yes, there will be no end until our rightful places appear, and we are indeed enthroned! They will make no decision; I mean, no human decision shall stand until it is decided in our favour! Yes, there shall be no end until we are positioned rightfully…
1. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” 2 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope….
The determination of attaining a better tomorrow in itself is input to seeking what is ahead for good! Yes, working hard, praying hard, studying hard, eating well, living interest, and much more take a turn for good when we allow the love of others as the measuring guide! The best input is making the right decision today to enjoy the best of tomorrow in holiness and without blemish! That’s it!!!
Joan Chittister said: “Being able to think differently from those around us and being able to function lovingly with people who think otherwise is the ultimate in human endeavour. It requires three things: a heart large enough to deal with conflict positively, enduringly, and kindly; a keen sense of personal purpose, the notion that there is something on the horizon that is worth debating; and a soul sensitive enough to transcend the tensions of the immediate for the sake of…
1. “and the messenger of Jehovah addeth to pass over, and standeth in a strait place where there is no way to turn aside — right or left.” 2 “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.” 3 “Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall…