bible.com/bible/1588/pro.1.7.AMP
“The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the beginning and the preeminent part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; But arrogant fools despise [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction and self-discipline.”
Proverbs 1:7 AMP
bible.com/bible/116/psa.46.1.NLT
“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.”
Psalms 46:1 NLT
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The choices you make will determine the direction your life takes. Fortunately, we don’t have to make decisions independently. Reach out to our Heavenly Father to lead and guide you.
He is waiting to help you!
bible.com/bible/116/col.3.13.NLT
“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”
Colossians 3:13 NLT
Have you ever had beef with someone and the anger that you feel inside is followed by a hint of jealousy and pride? When I don’t forgive as fast as I can all these negative feelings set in and eat away at you. More often than not I will put a stipulation of me forgiving you like I will forgive you if you do this or that. When God impresses me to forgive I try to do it as fast as possible. When this happens my pride goes away and this sense of being humble enters my heart. The largest part however is that it lifts a huge boulder off your heart and shoulders. If you are having trouble forgiving someone today then kneel and pray, ask God to help you break your hardened heart, and flood it with forgiveness. Then forget and never bring it up again
bible.com/bible/116/jhn.16.33.NLT
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.””
John 16:33 NLT
bible.com/bible/116/isa.26.4.NLT
“Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.”
Isaiah 26:4 NLT
Think about a decision you made recently. Maybe it was choosing what to wear for the day. Maybe it was figuring out whether or not to take a new job. Or maybe it was simply deciding to say “hello” to someone you didn’t know well. The average person makes thousands of decisions each day.
While our choices don’t carry equal weight, every choice we make contributes to the direction our lives take. The good news is—we don’t have to make decisions alone.
God’s Holy Spirit is with anyone who believes in Jesus, empowering them to live in a way that honors Him. So right now, think about a decision you need to make, and when you’re ready, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you.
Dear Heavenly Father, You know my heart. You understand my deepest wants and needs, and You know my every intention. You know me better than I know myself. There is nowhere I could run to escape Your presence, and nothing I could hide from You!
And that’s why, right now, I am asking You to give me Your divine wisdom and guidance.
I don’t always know what to pray for. My soul is weary and I am tired. I often worry about making the right decision—but I want to live a life that honors You.
Even though I may feel like I can’t move forward or see what’s ahead—You see me. And You know me. So please guide me. Show me the paths that lead to abundant life, and convict me when I am tempted to stray from You.
As You guide me, restore me. I will place my hope in You at all times because You know all things, and by You, my life is held together. You are my strength in times of need, and You have become my salvation.
So hold me close, Lord, and teach me to walk in a manner worthy of the calling You have given me. Direct my steps as You guard my life, because I want to glorify You.
In Jesus’ name,
This was posted on the You Version Bible App. I hope you are blessed as much as I was from reading it. Karen 🙏
bible.com/bible/1588/gal.5.24.AMP
“And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature together with its passions and appetites.”
Galatians 5:24 AMP
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