Something I often struggle with is feeling that my life is not a light to others. I feel broken and desperate at the thought that I don't often witness to the unsaved or share together with other Christians. So, as the new year begins, I've decided to commit to writing in this blog as much as possible, and maybe somehow my struggles and fears and praises and experiences with God will encourage others. At that....
This year I am reading through the one year bible. While at first feeling discouraged knowing that what I read each day is already planned out for me and not a daily new find, it has been a true blessing. I have many favorite books in the bible and I find that I often end up day after day in these books. By reading through the one year bible I am finding verses that I may otherwise never have stumbled upon or dared to dive into. One of the verses from today really struck me.
Proverbs 2: 16-
For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of good sense to the godly. He is their shield, protecting those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of justice and protects those who are faithful to him. Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will know how to find the right course of action every time. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. Wise planning will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.
My favorite part is... for wisdom will enter your heart!! That just reminds me how much I need to be in His word on a daily basis. He chose to speak to us through His word and I find that my decisions are so much more rational when I listen for His voice through His word. He speaks wisdom into our hearts that we may have knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of good sense to the godly!!! He protects those who walk with integrity and who are faithful to Him. I know that the only way I walk with integrity is through His grace and understanding and through the knowledge He grants me through His word. And with this wisdom I gain, I can hope for understanding and grace toward others. I can ask for His patience to be shown through me. I can be certain that I will be a light shinning for HIM!! But only by His wisdom that enters my heart through His word!
May His word show you the right course of action when times are hard, when decisions are painful and when all your hope seems to be missing. May you be filled with joy by the wisdom He grants us to make these decisions and face painful situations. It is a true blessing!
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