1) BE GUIDED BY LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS
"Let LOVE, kindness and FAITHFULNESS never leave you, bind them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart." Proverbs 3:3 (NIV/NLT)
These should be the guiding principals of every decision you make:
* LOVE people and be FAIITHFUL IN all areas of your life.
* KINDNESS, LOYALTY and TRUTH to friends and family.
"Then you will find favour with both God and people and you will earn a good reputation." Proverbs 3:4 (NLT)
One person in the Old Testament who was well known for his FAITHFULNESS was Daniel. The "admimistratrators and high officials" had tried too find some fault with him in the wau he hand his leadership and "government affairs", so they could bring him down. But as well as his spiritual and prayer life, he was always known for being "responsible and completelly trustworthy".
They tried to him put to death in the Lion's Den, but God sent an angel to shut the lion's mouths. King Darius was overjoyed when Daniel came out with no scratch on him, and he "made a decree throughout his kingdom":
"Peace and prosperity to you.....Tremble and fear before Daniel's God, for HE IS A LIVING GOD, AND HE WILL ENDURE FOREVER. His Kingdom will never be destroyed, and His rule will never end." Daniel 6:25b, 26 (NLT)
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5&6 (NIV)
Why is this verse so valuable?
* The more you TRUST IN GOD, the closer your FRIENDSHIP with Him grows.
* Trust in God rather than arrogance. You can believe with your mind, but TRUST COMES FROM THE HEART.
* Follow God's way and he will direct your path. Lean on Him, with OBEDIANCE AND TRUST, ancknowledge HIS WORD.
"God promises to guide those who OBEY AND TRUST HIM. Actively explore God's word, and depend on every part of it for your LIFE. He will GUIDE, PROTECT and COMFORT YOU." Max Lucado
3. RUN FROM EVIL, RUN TO GOD!
"Do not be wise with you own eyes (impressed with your wisdom); instead, fear the Lord (turn away) and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment (strength) to your bones." Proverbs 3:7&8 (NIV/NLT)
Have a HEALTHY RESPECT FOR GOD, HONOURING HIM.
* Renew your mind and be transformed.
* Self leads to arrogance and pride, and we lose our dependence on God.
* There is a positive connective between the physical and the spiritual.
* God promises that you will have "healthh, nourishment and strength" in your body.
"Lord, help us not to just READ YOUR WORD, but to LEARN THEM, but to LIVE BY THEM, and to HONOUR YOUR NAME." Nicky Gumbel
"You must believe that most of you automatic thoughts are untrue. You must examine your thoughts and feelings, before responding with actions. Do a BRAIN BIOPSY before you REACT. Become an empowered BRAIN SURGEON, so you can recognize the deceptive, accusing thoughts of the devil. Listen to the different VOICES and be encouraged by CHRISTS." Dr Lee Warren MD
"We destrou arguments and every loft opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and TAKE EVERY THOUGHT CAPTIVE TO OBEY CHRIST." 2 Corinthians 10:5 (ESV)
4. BECOME A GENEROUS GIVER
"Honour the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops - then your barns will be overflowing and your vats will brim over with new wine." Proverbs 3:9&10 (NIV)
It's really not a matter of how much you give, but WHAT YOU GIVE - "YOUR BEST" , and that you GIVE TO GOD FIRST! You will discover the truth of God's promises and He will supply all your needs.
I know some special friends who have always valued their TIME AND MONEY - demonstrating their "firstfruits" of their labour to honor God and to serve others. I have always wanted to be a steward of what God has blessed me with.
If you want God to entrust you with material finances and posessions, handle them wisely. Pray about how God wants you to spent His money.
"God says "He is the owner of all we have". Before you pay taxes, pay bills, save for the future, give Him your 10% tithe." John & Janice Walsh
Being able to HELP OTHERS and MEET OTHERS NEEDS, financially begins with our own financial freedom. As a true believer we need to be GENEROUS WITH OUR OWN BLESSINGS. We need to give thanks and give glory to God.
"Each of you should GIVE WHAT YOU HAVE DECIDED IN YOUR HEART TO GIVE, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for GOD LOVES A CHEERFUL GIVER....You will be enriched in every way so that YOU CAN BE GENEROUS ON EVERY OCCASION, and through us YOUR GENEROSITY WILL RESULT IN THANKSGIVING TO GOD." 2 Corinthians 9:7&11 (NIV)
"This means wholehearted, total committed to God, including ALL OUR FEARS, WORRIES, SUCCESSES IN OUR LIVES, - "ALL OUR HEARTS AND WAYS"." Pippa Gumbel
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