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Wisdom and Strengths – Proverbs 5:20
Today when I see the troubled people I know a God of rescue and hope, and want to introduce them to Him if I can.
Wisdom and Strengths – Proverbs 5:19
The Proverb above is a true reflection of what marriage can be and for many is, and this is built on a foundation of intimate communication, total trust, self-sacrifice and, of course, loud laughter.
Wisdom and Strengths – Proverbs 5:18
We choose to go through the good and the hard with the same outlook, the same gratitude, focused on the blessings of God. We have an integrally grateful heart, in every [every] circumstance we recognise God at work, and we genuinely and fully give all our thanks and praise to Him, full of joy for the adventure He has us in. Now we are blessed.
Wisdom and Strengths – Proverbs 5:2
There are small moments of choice in our lives that lead to big moments of destiny.
Wisdom and Strengths – Proverbs 5:17
When my turn came to say to John what topping I liked I said “anchovy”, and I love anchovies, but to be honest I also thought the chances of other people liking anchovies in my experience was quite low.
Wisdom and Strengths – Proverbs 5:16
God has given us precious gifts in life, see them while you have them, value them each day, guard them in your heart and watch how God brings increase into your world.
Wisdom and Strengths – Proverbs 5:15
On a deeper level again, there is the shadow of the gospel, staying true and faithful to God, the church (bride) and Jesus (groom) is a faithful relationship.
One Bride, One Bridegroom; One Church, One Calling – And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but raise them up at the last day. John 6:39 [NIV]
Wisdom and Strengths – Proverbs 5:14
He had been on the brink of a very public and spectacular utter ruin. God is in the restoration business though.
Wisdom and Strengths – Proverbs 4:17
In a cell there were six stacks of six high bunkbeds, no mattresses, cardboard over springs, and no privacy. Thirty six men in a cell, with enough room in the middle for maybe five of six men to stand up, fairly close to each other.
Wisdom and Strengths – Proverbs 4:16
Family fights can be really awful, and can escalate very quickly and become intense and vindictive. I learned that night that sometimes a strong “no” is critical.