The Word of God for wisdom:
Proverbs 22:4 (AMP)
The reward of humility and the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.
The Word of God for inspiration:
Psalm 112:1 (NKJV)
Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who delights greatly in His commandments.
Psalm 112:5-6 (NKJV)
5 A good man deals graciously and lends; He will guide his affairs with discretion. 6 Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance.
The Word of God for encouragement:
2 Chronicles 19:5-7 (NLT)
5 He appointed judges throughout the nation in all the fortified towns, 6 and he said to them, "Always think carefully before pronouncing judgment. Remember that you do not judge to please people but to please the Lord. He will be with you when you render the verdict in each case. 7 Fear the Lord and judge with integrity, for the Lord our God does not tolerate perverted justice, partiality, or the taking of bribes."
My observation:
The choice word today is "decisions". We begin this week by continuing to meditate on the blessings that accrue to those who fear the Lord.
Our featured Psalm highlights the fact that those who fear the Lord don't have to fear making decisions. What a blessing it is to know that the Lord is in control of everything. Notice what the psalmist says about the blessing of fearing the Lord, "He will guide his affairs with discretion".
My prayer:
Father God, Sovereign Lord, I am so grateful for the blessings that you give to your people who fear the Lord. Father, I welcome with a thankful heart the wisdom that comes from you to help me in making decisions that will be pleasing to you, and a blessing to others, and to me. Father, the hymn writer got it right when he said, "It pays to serve Jesus, it pays every day, and it pays every step of the way".
My song:
It Pays to Serve Jesus (Click on link below to listen to this song):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0zA6dP72MQ
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Thanks for finding this blog published in August 2011. I prayed the prayer I prayed then again today. Keep on spreading God's love, and sharing God's Word.
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