Proverbs 17:17 (NKJV) => A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity.
This verse isn't referring to just my blood relative brother, which I am grateful for. Maybe others feel this way about their family members but I just never was close to my family and hard times seem to drive them farther away. There is hope though. I have friends that have become like a second family to me. They are my life proof of this verse. They cared for me through my deepest depression and have become closer through the car accident we had in February. Others have stepped up through this, too, and have become like sisters.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the friends I have that are like family to me. I appreciate them greatly. As I complete this transition from my day program to college, help me to seek support from them in a way that is not over draining for them. Help me to see where else I can form these close relationships. Help me, Jesus, to have this kind of relationship with You. You died for me because you love me. Help me to spend time in appreciation with you. Amen.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Sweet as Honey
Proverbs 16:24 (NKJV) => Pleasant words are like honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
This verse is convicting me about how I speak to, or don't speak to, others and myself. I know the power of uplifting, positive comments. I need to be more generous with them. I need to be speaking the uplifting words that I want to hear. I need to stop my negative self-talk. I need to remember to be more kind. I should be sharing positive comments of appreciation more.
Holy Spirit help me to be a kinder, more appreciative person. Help me to get over my anxieties and tell others what I appreciate about them. Foremost though, I need Your help to start being more appreciative and positive with myself. For as little as I compliment others, I compliment myself even less. Jesus, help me to see myself and others with Your eyes. Amen.
This verse is convicting me about how I speak to, or don't speak to, others and myself. I know the power of uplifting, positive comments. I need to be more generous with them. I need to be speaking the uplifting words that I want to hear. I need to stop my negative self-talk. I need to remember to be more kind. I should be sharing positive comments of appreciation more.
Holy Spirit help me to be a kinder, more appreciative person. Help me to get over my anxieties and tell others what I appreciate about them. Foremost though, I need Your help to start being more appreciative and positive with myself. For as little as I compliment others, I compliment myself even less. Jesus, help me to see myself and others with Your eyes. Amen.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
A Matter of Heart
Proverbs 15:13 (NKJV) => A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.
This verse is talking about being happy or sad is a matter of my heart condition. At first I was having trouble with this verse. I have to battle with depression. I want to be happy, somedays I just can not. After some meditation and conversation with Jesus, I realize this isn't about my depression -- that is another discussion on spiritual warfare -- but about the overall matter of my heart. When I am in a good place, I am outwardly happy and cheerful. When I let the little things begin to bother me, that spirit of joy is broken. I am in a sorrow-filled place and have to fight even more.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the time I spent with You today. Thank You for the clarification of how this verse can be applied to my life, Holy Spirit. Help me to always see how the condition of my emotions has such a profound effect on my outward appearance. Thank You for the reminder that my emotional shape is never really out of view. Amen.
This verse is talking about being happy or sad is a matter of my heart condition. At first I was having trouble with this verse. I have to battle with depression. I want to be happy, somedays I just can not. After some meditation and conversation with Jesus, I realize this isn't about my depression -- that is another discussion on spiritual warfare -- but about the overall matter of my heart. When I am in a good place, I am outwardly happy and cheerful. When I let the little things begin to bother me, that spirit of joy is broken. I am in a sorrow-filled place and have to fight even more.
Heavenly Father, thank You for the time I spent with You today. Thank You for the clarification of how this verse can be applied to my life, Holy Spirit. Help me to always see how the condition of my emotions has such a profound effect on my outward appearance. Thank You for the reminder that my emotional shape is never really out of view. Amen.
Monday, July 15, 2013
Being a Wise Builder
Proverbs 14:1 (NKJV) => The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.
This verse is about the ability I have to choose whether I will be lifting up or tearing down others. I need to be sure I remember that, especially with my family. I need to be a source of encouragement and love to my husband and my children.
Holy Spirit, help me to always be a wise woman and lift up my family and friends.
This verse is about the ability I have to choose whether I will be lifting up or tearing down others. I need to be sure I remember that, especially with my family. I need to be a source of encouragement and love to my husband and my children.
Holy Spirit, help me to always be a wise woman and lift up my family and friends.
Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Proverbs 13:4 (NKJV) => the soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.
This verse is speaking to me the difference between Dreamers and Achievers. THere is nothing wrong with dreaming. A key to anything humans have accomplished is the fact that, at some point, someone asked and dreamed a possibility. My point tonight is there has to be a time where 'the rubber meets the road' and actions turn dreams into realities. I dream of a better and closer relationship with Jesus. I know (and this verse reminds me) that unless I put my actions into my desire, I will remain with nothing but dreams. If I consistently seek Jesus, I will receive God's riches.
Heavenly Father, I thank you for this reminder that my desires are nothing without actions put behind them. Holy Spirit, help me to be better with spending time with You. Help me, Jesus, to see the actions you want me to take to be consistent and spread Your wealth. Amen.
This verse is speaking to me the difference between Dreamers and Achievers. THere is nothing wrong with dreaming. A key to anything humans have accomplished is the fact that, at some point, someone asked and dreamed a possibility. My point tonight is there has to be a time where 'the rubber meets the road' and actions turn dreams into realities. I dream of a better and closer relationship with Jesus. I know (and this verse reminds me) that unless I put my actions into my desire, I will remain with nothing but dreams. If I consistently seek Jesus, I will receive God's riches.
Heavenly Father, I thank you for this reminder that my desires are nothing without actions put behind them. Holy Spirit, help me to be better with spending time with You. Help me, Jesus, to see the actions you want me to take to be consistent and spread Your wealth. Amen.
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