Archive for January, 2009
A proverb a day: Proverbs 19:11 -Show restraint and be admired
Posted by Lance Lawshe in Bible, Inspirational, Thankful on January 19, 2009
“People with good sense restrain their anger; they earn esteem by overlooking wrongs.” Proverbs 19:11 NLT
How often do you overlook wrongs done to you? Our proverb today encourages us to practice restraint. Sometimes people or events in our lives can make it very difficult to hold back our anger, and our frustration gets the best of us, but remember there is a reward for your obedience to this proverb. You will earn esteem, and people will begin to admire you.
Why do you think we honor Mr. Martin Luther King Jr. till this day?
Be wise.
A proverb a day: Proverbs 16:9 -Planning is good, but I think God chuckles.
Posted by Lance Lawshe in Bible, Inspirational, Thankful on January 16, 2009
“We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.” Proverbs 16:9 NLT
I think we as humans have in our minds the way our life should turn out. So even the best of us do what we are told and write your goals down, and if we’re really good we commence to construct our plan to achieve them. The funny thing is even though we make our plans, God is the one who determines if we’ll make it to our goal at all.
Sometimes I think He looks at me and laughes as I plan to take on this cold world. As I sit and prepare my mind and work ethic for promotion to do this and that, He says to himself, “If only he knew,… that’s not where I want to take him…I have something so much better.”
Even as I write this I get chills, because as great as I think my plans may be, His plans are so much better. We can’t even imagine how great.
Let me encourage you, yes to plan, but include God in on it with prayer, asking him earnestly if the direction you’re headed is where he wants you to go. And when He answers don’t be surprised when He blows your mind.
A proverb a day: Proverbs 14:16 -Wisdom to avoid danger.
Posted by Lance Lawshe in Bible, Inspirational on January 14, 2009
“The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with great confidence.” Proverbs 14:16 NLT
It is a great thing to have confidence, but beware that it doesn’t keep you from doing your due diligence before heading into places you’ve never been before. The proverb speaks of being cautious in order avoid danger, you can’t avoid what you do not see while you blindly run in.
It’s like going into a dark room. The fool will rush in only to find himself on the floor after a few steps and tripping over an obstacle, but the wise man will feel the wall to see if there is a light switch, and take his time to walk slowly that his senses may be full aware of his surroundings.
That is what we are to do with the various choices we will make in life. Instead of running full steam ahead only to fall flat on our face, feel around for the light switch, the Bible, the Word, the light of the world, and the light will guide you safely to your destination.
Be wise.
A proverb a day: Proverbs 13:20 -Are you with the right people?
Posted by Lance Lawshe in Bible, Family, Inspirational on January 13, 2009
“Whoever walks with the wise will become wise; whoever walks with fools will suffer harm.” -Proverbs 13:20
Who you associate with can make you or break you. If you continue in this world hanging around the wrong people, “fools” it will do nothing but bring you down, but if you seek out wise counsel, and stay in communication with the right people you will become wise and consequently become more successful.
Let me encourage you to stay away from those that mean you no good. Seek positive, wise, steady people to associate with, it will mean the world to your life.
Be wise.
I’ve been away…
Posted by Lance Lawshe in Bible, Family, Inspirational, Thankful on January 13, 2009
If you have become a frequent reader of “A proverb a day”, I must apologize for being away these past 3 days. I had to attend two funerals over the weekend, so it has been a long one. I will continue to do a proverb a day and will pick up today with Proverbs 13:20. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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