God’s Wisdom

God's Wisdom

Proverbs 27:2 (KJV): Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. Proverbs 27:2 (AMP): Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

Thoughts for the Day This verse from Proverbs tells that we should not brag about our own accomplishments, but allow others to notice them and speak our praise. People react to those who are braggadocios in a negative manner. It is uncomfortable to be around those who pridefully talk about all their own endeavors. The Bible tells us, as Christians, to lift one another up in encouragement and praise. We should be mindful of what others are doing and thank them and bless them when they are doing a good job. We should also honor one another when the occasion calls for it. Romans 12:10: Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another. Corporations have found that their employees do a better job when they are given praise for their good performance. They even instruct their management teams not to overlook a worker's accomplishments, but to give honor and praise to them for a job well done. This is a good policy as long as it is honest and sincere praise and appreciation, and not done with the wrong motives to manipulate workers. Those in positions of authority have the duty to praise good workers that do well, and discipline others who perform poorly. 1 Peter 2:13-14: 13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. The Lord abides by this principle also, as those who are humble in His sight, He promises to lift them up. James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. The Lord tells each of us to remain humble and to be kind to each other. He tells us to be thankful and appreciative. We should be this way with one another and of course, always toward God. If we continually live in an attitude of praise toward God, we will also be thankful and have a heart of appreciation toward those around us. People like to be around those who have a joyful nature and a grateful heart, as this kind of attitude spills over on all who know them. A smile costs nothing, and a word of praise to those with whom we live and work is a wonderful testimony to the spirit of Christ dwelling in us. As Christians, if we all voiced our gratefulness and appreciation to each other, no one would be without praise and honor. Every task, when it is done unto the Lord and with excellence, is worthy of praise. Colossians 3:12-15 (AMP): 12 Clothe yourselves therefore, as God's own chosen ones (His own picked representatives), [who are] purified and holy and well-beloved [by God Himself, by putting on behavior marked by] tenderhearted pity and mercy, kind feeling, a lowly opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, [and] patience [which is tireless and long-suffering, and has the power to endure whatever comes, with good temper]. 13 Be gentle and forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you also [forgive]. 14 And above all these [put on] love and enfold yourselves with the bond of perfectness [which binds everything together completely in ideal harmony]. 15 And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ's] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always].

Proverbs 27:2 (KJV): Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. Proverbs 27:2 (AMP): Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.

Thoughts for the Day This verse from Proverbs tells that we should not brag about our own accomplishments, but allow others to notice them and speak our praise. People react to those who are braggadocios in a negative manner. It is uncomfortable to be around those who pridefully talk about all their own endeavors. The Bible tells us, as Christians, to lift one another up in encouragement and praise. We should be mindful of what others are doing and thank them and bless them when they are doing a good job. We should also honor one another when the occasion calls for it. Romans 12:10: Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another. Corporations have found that their employees do a better job when they are given praise for their good performance. They even instruct their management teams not to overlook a worker's accomplishments, but to give honor and praise to them for a job well done. This is a good policy as long as it is honest and sincere praise and appreciation, and not done with the wrong motives to manipulate workers. Those in positions of authority have the duty to praise good workers that do well, and discipline others who perform poorly. 1 Peter 2:13-14: 13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; 14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well. The Lord abides by this principle also, as those who are humble in His sight, He promises to lift them up. James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up. The Lord tells each of us to remain humble and to be kind to each other. He tells us to be thankful and appreciative. We should be this way with one another and of course, always toward God. If we continually live in an attitude of praise toward God, we will also be thankful and have a heart of appreciation toward those around us. People like to be around those who have a joyful nature and a grateful heart, as this kind of attitude spills over on all who know them. A smile costs nothing, and a word of praise to those with whom we live and work is a wonderful testimony to the spirit of Christ dwelling in us. As Christians, if we all voiced our gratefulness and appreciation to each other, no one would be without praise and honor. Every task, when it is done unto the Lord and with excellence, is worthy of praise. Colossians 3:12-15 (AMP): 12 Clothe yourselves therefore, as God's own chosen ones (His own picked representatives), [who are] purified and holy and well-beloved [by God Himself, by putting on behavior marked by] tenderhearted pity and mercy, kind feeling, a lowly opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, [and] patience [which is tireless and long-suffering, and has the power to endure whatever comes, with good temper]. 13 Be gentle and forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you also [forgive]. 14 And above all these [put on] love and enfold yourselves with the bond of perfectness [which binds everything together completely in ideal harmony]. 15 And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ's] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always].

Prayer for the Day Dear Heavenly Father, Remind me to be thoughtful and sensitive to those around me. May I always be mindful to share my thankfulness and offer praise to others. Help me to overcome selfishness and pridefulness. May I never be one that boasts in the things I do, but may I boast in the things You do. I do praise You for Your goodness and kindness that You daily show me. May I also be good and kind to others by noticing their accomplishments and voicing my appreciation to them. Lord, many in the world are rude, and I do not want to be like them, but rather, I desire to be like You, and demonstrate Your kindness to others. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

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Morning & Evening Devotionals

Morning Verse

"Ye looked for much, and, lo, it came to little; and when ye brought it home, I did blow upon it. Why? saith the Lord of hosts. Because of mine house that is waste, and ye run every man unto his own house." Haggai 1:9

Churlish souls stint their contributions to the ministry and missionary operations, and call such saving good economy; little do they dream that they are thus impoverishing themselves. Their excuse is that they must care for their own families, and they forget that to neglect the house of God is the sure way to bring ruin upon their own houses. Our God has a method in providence by which He can succeed our endeavours beyond our expectation, or can defeat our plans to our confusion and dismay; by a turn of His hand He can steer our vessel in a profitable channel, or run it aground in poverty and bankruptcy. It is the teaching of Scripture that the Lord enriches the liberal and leaves the miserly to find out that withholding tendeth to poverty. In a very wide sphere of observation, I have noticed that the most generous Christians of my acquaintance have been always the most happy, and almost invariably the most prosperous. I have seen the liberal giver rise to wealth of which he never dreamed; and I have as often seen the mean, ungenerous churl descend to poverty by the very parsimony by which he thought to rise. Men trust good stewards with larger and larger sums, and so it frequently is with the Lord; He gives by cartloads to those who give by bushels. Where wealth is not bestowed the Lord makes the little much by the contentment which the sanctified heart feels in a portion of which the tithe has been dedicated to the Lord. Selfishness looks first at home, but godliness seeks first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, yet in the long run selfishness is loss, and godliness is great gain. It needs faith to act towards our God with an open hand, but surely He deserves it of us; and all that we can do is a very poor acknowledgment of our amazing indebtedness to His goodness.

Evening Verse

"All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again." Ecclesiastes 1:7

Everything sublunary is on the move, time knows nothing of rest. The solid earth is a rolling ball, and the great sun himself a star obediently fulfilling its course around some greater luminary. Tides move the sea, winds l stir the airy ocean, friction wears the rock: change and death rule everywhere. The sea is not a miser's storehouse for a wealth of waters, for as by one force the waters flow into it, by another they are lifted from it. Men are born but to die: everything is hurry, worry, and vexation of spirit. Friend of the unchanging Jesus, what a joy it is to reflect upon thy changeless heritage; thy sea of bliss which will be for ever full, since God Himself shall pour eternal rivers of pleasure into it. We seek an abiding city beyond the skies, and we shall not be disappointed. The passage before us may well teach us gratitude. Father Ocean is a great receiver, but he is a generous distributor. What the rivers bring him he returns to the earth in the form of clouds and rain. That man is out of joint with the universe who takes all but makes no return. To give to others is but sowing seed for ourselves. He who is so good a steward as to be willing to use his substance for his Lord, shall be entrusted with more. Friend of Jesus, art thou rendering to Him according to the benefit received? Much has been given thee, what is thy fruit? Hast thou done all? Canst thou not do more? To be selfish is to be wicked. Suppose the ocean gave up none of its watery treasure, it would bring ruin upon our race. God forbid that any of us should follow the ungenerous and destructive policy of living unto ourselves. Jesus pleased not Himself. All fulness dwells in Him, but of His fulness have all we received. O for Jesu's spirit, that henceforth we may live not unto ourselves!

catcmo2006 Thank You for stopping in this site it's about Jesus Christ first and prayers, intecessory prayer's and at other times about this vast world we live in today which this old world as we all know it is slowly departing to be reaching our home in glory.