Kindness rule

"When she speaks her words are wise and kindness is the rule for everything she says." Proverbs 31:26 TLB
We know,of course, that the Proverbs 31 woman is the image of the perfect woman. We can try to live up to her image but, more times than not we don't even come close.  But if we would just try to speak with kindness, wouldn't that bring us closer to that image of perfection? At the very least, it would make life around us more pleasant. Right?

A wisdom principle

I recently read a statement that says: "NEVER SPEAK WORDS THAT MAKE SATAN THINK HE'S WINNING."
Don't say words like I can't, or it's impossible, or I'm just not up to it, etc. because those are words of defeat.  The words that come from your mouth should be words of life. Express hope and confidence in the God who made you and saved you and is living in you. Get excited over planning for your future. God is in it. In fact, He's already there!

Gossip

If someone says something to you about another person behind their back, be confident that they will say something about you behind your back.  Here's a good piece of wisdom from God's Word:
"Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers." Ephesians 4:29

Living God's way

Living by God’s commands will lead to peace in the home and in the world, where the rubber meets the road.  Living God's way is more than just a duty. One of the many benefits is peace of mind and that's a huge thing isn't it?

Center in the Bible

Psalm 118:8 is placed in the center of the Bible so it must be something important to know.  It is! This verse teaches us that..."It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man."
If you have walked with the Lord very long, you know this to be true because "greater is He who is in you than he that is in the world." 1 John 4:4

The Gift goes on...

The gift-giving season is upon us. This time of the year seems to be focused on buying and giving the perfect gifts to our loved ones. When only the perfect gift will do, we are following in the footsteps of the great Gift-Giver, Father God.
It is through His indescribable gift...His Son, Jesus Christ that we have access to many other gifts.  Gifts like hope, joy, peace of mind, salvation and eternal life just to name a few.
"Thanks to be God for His indescribable gift." 2 Corinthians 9:15

If you are willing, God will use you mightly

God will never advance you beyond your last act of obedience. Don't get stalled out on the last thing you did for the Kingdom. Acts of obedience are a lifestyle when you are living a life of serving God. And don't get too picky about the types of service you are willing to do. God will give you both great and humble opportunities for service to Him. Be blessed by all of it.
"If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land." Isaiah 1:19