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The Heart

My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart – Proverbs 4:20-21

Our heart, feelings of love and desire dictates how we live, because we will always find time to do what we enjoy. King Solomon is giving us instructions to keep our heart with all diligence, making sure we concentrate on those desires that will keep us on the right path. Read More

Leaning to Our Own Understanding

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.  – Proverbs 3:5-6

God has given us three commands to follow:

  1. Trust – meaning to rely,
  2. Lean not – meaning, for us not to depend on ourselves or instincts; and
  3. Acknowledge Him – meaning to have fellowship and intimacy with God on the mountain top as well as when we’re in the valley.  Read More

As An Eagle

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint – Isaiah 40:31

We all need regular times to listen to God. Waiting upon the Lord is expecting His promised strength to help us rise above life’s distraction and difficulties. Listen out for God to help us be prepared for when He speaks to us. Be patient when He asks us to wait. Expect Him to fulfill the promise through His word. Read More