Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Proverbs 6:6, KJV According to Wikipedia, “Ants have colonized almost every landmass on Earth… Their success has been attributed to their social organization and their ability to modify habitats, tap resources, and defend themselves…Ant societies have division of labor, communication between individuals, and… Continue reading (Ant University: Part 1) Rather than step on the next ant you see, watch it. You might learn something.
Month: December 2012
God will supply the power; you supply the trust.
But you [Jeremiah], gird up your loins! Arise and tell them all that I command you. Do not be dismayed and break down at the sight of their faces, lest I confound you before them and permit you to be overcome. — Jeremiah 1:17, Amplified Bible God longs to flow His power through us so… Continue reading God will supply the power; you supply the trust.
Life is too short to major on the minors. Stay focused on what matters most.
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. – Ecclesiastes 1:14 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. – Ecclesiastes 12:13 Some years ago I read… Continue reading Life is too short to major on the minors. Stay focused on what matters most.
Live excellently, one day at a time.
Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little… Continue reading Live excellently, one day at a time.
When things are tough, remember God.
“I will meditate upon all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.” Psalms 77:12, Amplified Bible Have you ever felt absolutely abandoned by God? Has it ever seemed as if He just didn’t care about you anymore, or that He just didn’t want to provide for you anymore? If you have, you’re not alone.… Continue reading When things are tough, remember God.
Haven’t talked to God in a while? Go to Him and visit for a while.
God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. – 1 Corinthians 1:9, KJV Recently we sent our oldest daughter to a Summer camp for a week. My younger two remained at home, enjoying a Summer vacation week without their sister, but not doing anything particularly… Continue reading Haven’t talked to God in a while? Go to Him and visit for a while.
The odds are on God’s side.
But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. – Michah 5:2, KJV For centuries the “smart people” of society have called into question… Continue reading The odds are on God’s side.
Looking for the secret to success? Look no further than God.
But the Lord was with Joseph and he (though a slave) was a successful and prosperous man…And his master saw that the Lord…made all that he did to flourish and succeed… Genesis 39: 2-3, Amplified Bible To be prosperous means to be profitable, and to be profitable means to generate more resources than you consume.… Continue reading Looking for the secret to success? Look no further than God.
Come hide over here with God.
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Psalm 91: 1-2, KJV Did you have a “secret place” as a child? “Secret places” are… Continue reading Come hide over here with God.
Before the river can flow you have to break the dam.
He who believes in Me [who cleaves to and trusts in and relies on Me] as the Scripture has said, From his innermost being shall flow [continuously] springs and rivers of living water. John 7:38, Amplified Bible When a river is dammed, it is restricted from reaching its full potential. The flow of water is… Continue reading Before the river can flow you have to break the dam.