Proverbs 3:5-8 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. This is one of my favourite Proverbs and it’s among the first verses that I ever memorised. The word that stood out for me… Continue reading Trust
Author: Carolyn Dawson
Seek Wisdom
Proverbs 2 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding (v6). Solomon understood the immense benefits and the value of seeking the wisdom of God. He instructs us to be attentive to wisdom, turn our hearts to understanding and to call out for insight (v2,3). We are to seek it out… Continue reading Seek Wisdom
One Fear
Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? From shepherd to warrior, David was well accustomed to protecting those in his care. He took on lions and bears before upgrading to Philistine armies. The Lord… Continue reading One Fear
Flawless
Psalm 19:7-11 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The are no imperfections in God’s word, it is completely flawless and is set on a solid foundation. The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the… Continue reading Flawless
Glorious Wonders
Psalm 8 O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. What an opening verse. There is nothing in all the earth that deserves more reverence than the name of the Lord our God – El Elyon God Most High; Elohim Mighty Creator;… Continue reading Glorious Wonders
Choose Wisely
Psalm 1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1 contrasts the way of the… Continue reading Choose Wisely
All About Love
1 Corinthians 13:1,2 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love,… Continue reading All About Love
High Standards
Titus 1:7,8 God’s steward must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. Titus was in charge of the mission work on the Island of Crete, part of which involved appointing leaders or… Continue reading High Standards
Be Prepared
1 Peter 3:15 In your hearts honour Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defence to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. We serve a Holy God and our lives should reflect that, through our behaviour… Continue reading Be Prepared
The Chosen Path
Psalm 119:30 I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I set your rules before me. The decision has been made, the path has been chosen and the guidebook is in hand. But the path is narrow, the surface uneven and no guardrails have been put in place yet. The cry goes out… Lord, I have… Continue reading The Chosen Path
