Proverbs 1:7 -- The respect of God is the beginning of knowledge

I know some of us get 100% on our tests but this doesn't mean we know it all.  In fact the best test for wisdom is to see how much a person recognizes how little they know.  Yet the God who knows it all knows even us and loves us can cares for us so when He sets something up for us it's for our good.  Recognizing this is important.

Ephesians 5:18 -- Love tips

• "The best gift a parent can give their child(ren) is the love of their spouse"
• "If you love your wife you love yourself"
• "Love like you love your body"
• Sub' in Jesus for love; now try your own name.

1 Corinthians 13

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails.

Father, as humans we do fail so would you help each married couple in Canada today.  Would You give them keys into the life of their spouse that enhances their relationships.  Would you bless them with the things they need to relieve their stress; finances, work, healing, understanding....

Would you bless the singles too.  Lord would you help us to love each person you put into our lives and continue to grow us in our emotions, love a spirituality.

Thanks Lord, I love You

Romans 8:28 -- All things work together for good...

"And we know that all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose"

Notice the pairing here; "love God & called according to His purposes"

Lord, there are times when I find it hard to love You because I can't see You or hug You but the truth is I want to love You with all my heart, soul and mind.  Would You help me to do this?

and Lord, there are times when I don't understand Your purposes so would You help me to keep my eyes, ears, and mind open to what You're doing and show me how I can help.

I love You Lord.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Keeping God first

If we can do it on are own we should be asking is this of God.  I find the more we have the more we become self dependent.  Instead we should view all that we have (physically, mentally and spiritually) as gifts from God to be used of God in ways we never dreamed or imagined.

Lord, thank you for that group of folks who are recognizing that they are just one part of the body.  Would You bless them with work so they can pay their bills and would You reveal Yourself to them.  Would also help us as neighbours to build each other up.  And would you give me Your vision for my house and work.

Today Lord I commit those reading this blog to You.  Bless each one of them with good health, a good attitude and the freedom to be all that You have made them to be.  Thanks for our many blessings.  Teach us more about You and Your ways.  In Jesus name. Amen

Romnas 9:16 -- God asks us to do the possible and leave the impossible to Him.

It is wonderful when God shows us a way out of trouble or empowers us to do more than we can ever dream or imagine.  Thank You Lord.

Luke 10 What is exciting/What is the best?

Seeing the power of God in action is always exciting yet Jesus warns His disciples that the best thing is that our names are written in the book of life.  That we're part of God's Kingdom and I'll add, a child of God.

Lord, please help us to understand what it is to be in relationship with You.

Giving thanks

For technology that allows me to do this from McDonalds
For health that allows me to walk to McDonalds
For a beautiful sunrise
For pleasant early morning people
For family that love me
For friends that care
For food
For work
For a place I call home
For a gorgeous backyard
For friendly neighbours
For an opportunity to learn something new
For tenants
For God's infinite love
For purpose
For a peaceful neighbourhood
For...

Romans 8:9 -- We're not in the flesh but in the Spirit

It took me years to clue into this and then one day a wise woman said to me we forget we're eternal beings and get caught up in our earthly life span.  Lord, please help us to remember this is a temporary stop in our eternal journey and please help us to remember we're ambassadors for You while we're here on earth.  Would You help us to best represent You today.

Psalm 126:1-2 -- Dreams coming true

What makes you laugh and sing songs of joy? Can we attribute this to the fact that "the Lord has done great things for us"?