MaggieBelle

Beloved–

Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back.  Mockers can get a whole town agitated, but the wise will calm anger.  Don’t befriend angry people or associate with hot-tempered people.  Every word of God proves true.  He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.  (from Proverbs)

I knew the solution to the problem but nobody would listen to me!  How can I calm myself or hold it back when I’m so full of fear and anger?  How do I access that protection? What does my life look like in a practical everyday way?  As soon as I remember, I focus all my thoughts on my savior; if I trusted him for my salvation, why be tempted to think he doesn’t have a solution to my current problem.

I pray for you everyday that you be aware of the temptation to solve the problem on your own, so that you can avoid it.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.  The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.  (from Proverbs)

Anger (aka fear) destroys my testimony that Christ is holding me in his arms.  Yet, time and time again, I succumb to fear/anger causing my disconnect and my need for repentance.  Praise God for his bountiful grace.

I pray for you daily to recognize the temptation of anger before it takes hold of you.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Their purpose [of God’s word] is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise… Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed… We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps… Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful.  (from Proverbs)

I know I want God’s will for my life but I can’t achieve it in my own strength.  Fortunately, the God who is, has provided a “How to” book of instructions.

I pray for you everyday to crave the joy that “the Word” provides.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

You must be holy because I, the Lord, am holy. I have set you apart from all other people to be my very own.  And so, dear friends, while you are waiting for these things to happen, make every effort to be found living peaceful lives that are pure and blameless in his sight.  (from Leviticus and 2 Peter)

As impossible as that sounds or even know how to begin such a task, I learned that it takes lots of prayer and a mirror.  I cried out in prayer, “I can’t do it!  Father,help me.”  Not once, but hundreds of times, over many years; until I came face-to-face with the fact that I really wanted my own way more than I wanted God’s way.

I pray for you daily, not to waste time like I’ve done but to choose the way of the God who is rather than your own way.

Luv Ya!

Beloved–

Hear, O Israel!  The Lord is our God, the Lord is one!  (from Deuteronomy)

Now, that I know that I didn’t find God but that he chose my heart before he made the first handfuls of soil, I want know more about my savior and why he did what he did.  I’ve learned that he is the God who is and that he exists in perfect harmony with God the Son and God the Holy Spirit.  Most of all I have learned that I need him more and more every minute of every day.

I pray for you everyday to chose to be happy by learning more and more about the God who is.

Luv Ya!