Devotional Fuel to Reboot Your Mind

John 14:1-3: “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”

I have just returned from visiting my parents, my brother and his family, and my in-laws, in the Midwest. I do not know if I will be able to see my parents again on this earth. That question remains in both of our thoughts each time we have to say good-bye.

John 14:1-6 is a particular passage that my Dad is passionate about as he knows his life’s ending point may be soon. He has often quoted these verses in conversations and wants every person to know that Jesus is – “The Way, The Truth, and the Life.”

The context of this passage denotes the disciples were troubled concerning the  imminent departure of Jesus and Peter had asked the question in John 13:36, “Where are you going?” Thus Jesus explains He is going to heaven to be with the Father and is preparing a mansion, an eternal dwelling place with many rooms, for all who believe in Him. He offers eternal life, but each person must not have any issues with their willingness to believe that Jesus is the Christ who died on the cross and rose again to save them from their sins. Heaven is a real place where Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, and where God dwells.

My Dad’s future residence is not in the retirement home he now lives in, but his eternal home is being prepared for him by Jesus Christ. The King James version of John 14:2 uses the word “mansions.” The ESV version uses the word “rooms.” Jesus was a carpenter by trade on this earth. Now that He has returned to glory He is constructing an eternal home for all true believers, filled with love, peace, and joy. There will be no more death, no crying, no bills to pay, no cancer, no physical abnormalities – no sorrow whatsoever (Rev. 21-22). I am anxious for that day myself. John 14:1-6 is very personal with my dad and it now is for me as well. How about you?

Question:

How does the assurance of going to heaven someday calm anxious thoughts about trials and battles in this life?

Instead of the disciples lending support to Jesus in the hours before He was taken away to be crucified on the cross, He supported them spiritually as well as emotionally. Remember His words to the disciples: “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” John 14:1. Faith in Jesus Christ can stop the heart and mind from being agitated.

Listen to Chris Tomlin’s YouTube video “Home.”

Psalm 119:92-93: “If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have given me life.”

In the introduction of my Bible study book, “Taming the Lion’s Roar. Handling Fear in the Midst of a Trial,” in referencing a certain trial that my husband and I had gone through, I stated: “One special verse became my lifeline – Psalm 119:92 . . . I would then pray, “Teach me Your Word during this season of my life like I have never known it before and make this verse my testimony when I emerge from this place.” It is still what I call my signature verse. It had special meaning to me back then, and it still does today.

Psalm 119:25b the psalmist says “Give me life according to your word.” Then another parallel verse is found in Psalm 71:20: “You . . . will revive me again.” Then the very next verse says “You will comfort me again.”

What is your most profound need right now? Is it meeting stressful deadlines with work? A broken relationship problem with a friend or family member? Someone, which you feel is emotionally manipulating you and you are still stinging from the pain that this has caused? Or perhaps an unexpected bill not anticipated?

What emotions are at the root of your struggle? Are you struggling with guilt, shame, frustration, or feelings of failure? I have wrestled with all four recently, which we know are Satan’s weapons of temptations that play havoc in our lives. He comes to steal, kill, and destroy us, and zap us of any joy left down in our heart.

But God is stronger. His Word hidden in our hearts and impressed into our mind preserves us, it says in Psalms 119:92 NIV. It will protect us, comfort us, sustains us, and gives us wisdom. Just because someone is intelligent and has experience does not necessarily make him wise. But applying the wisdom God teaches us at the end of trials is what guides us.

Ask God to show you a sign of His favor and goodness as Psalm 86:17 declares: “Show me a sign of your favor, that those who hate me may see and be put to shame because you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.” In the face of bad news or people not liking you, think more about the joy that can only be attained and received from our almighty good God. His word is unchanging despite deep troubles, and He loves you unconditionally. Today’s problem will be but a memory a month from now.

My prayer of Psalm 119:92-93 still is: “Teach me Your Word during this season of my life like I have never known it before and make this verse my testimony when I emerge from this place.”

Questions:

What “place” do you find yourself in right now?

What verse or passage in scripture has given you comfort and has become your delight?

Ask God to transform your mind through the reading of His Word. Watch God do what you cannot.

Listen to King & Country’s YouTube (Lyric Video) song “Joy.” My husband and I are getting to meet King & Country this weekend!

Psalm 62:1-2 (NLT): “I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.”

How long can you sit in absolute silence? No noise – no TV, no music playing, no external distractions going on – nothing. Does it make you feel uncomfortable?

Psalm 37:7a (HCSB) states: “Be silent before the LORD and wait expectantly for Him.”

There is beauty and soothing relaxation surrounding quietness. Look at the sunrise. What noises do you hear? What about a sunset? Go outside at night and look up at the galaxy of stars in the sky. What sounds come from the stars? Complete quietness right? When the seasons change God causes it to occur quietly – no trumpets announce this natural phenomenon. No noise precedes or follows that occurrence. It is all part of God’s magnificent creation, and He gives it to the world in absolute quietness declaring His majestic glory.

In waiting quietly before God, distractions need to be repressed. Cease any restless independent activity. Our thoughts, hearts, and mind must be wholly centered on hearing and understanding what God wants to say to us through His Word, in the plummeting battles of life. External stimulations need to be squelched so that receiving communication from God is not interrupted as we pour our hearts out to Him. I am finding that to be more of a challenge today with my smartphone sending me emails, messages, and updates from Fox news. One just popped up a few minutes ago. My mind wants to forge ahead with reviewing the tasks and appointments of my day. But I sometimes have to say: “Stop! I am talking to God now. Quit interrupting!”

There is a note in my NIV Application Bible right before Psalm 62 which says: “. . . Knowing that God is in control allows us to wait patiently for him to rescue us. True relief does not come when the problem is resolved because more problems are on the way! True relief comes from an enduring hope in God’s ultimate salvation. Only then will all things be resolved.”

We must live in the day to day experiences of showing fruit in our lives. I have to ask myself if I am walking the talk so that my integrity bears the truth that is centered in my life despite the circumstances?

Sit before the feet of the Lord. Lay your burdens down. Share your mess and your desires. Even if you only have ten minutes. Then listen quietly and in expectation for God’s compassion and love to be shown. Wait patiently for Him. Relinquish your fears and worries to God. He will shield you, protect you, and wants to reveal His power in and through your life. Know that He is in control. Peace and composure will then return.

Question:

How is God speaking to you today?

What does “God is my fortress” mean to you?

“O lead me into all truth, thou Spirit of wisdom and revelation, that I may know the things that belong unto my peace, and through thee be made anew.” Excerpt from The Valley of Vision. A collection of Puritan Prayers & Devotions.

Listen to Jordan Feliz – The River (Lyric Video) YouTube

Proverbs 21:31: “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.”

Nations in Biblical times put their confidence in the number and strength of their horses. Horses were used chiefly for war at that time. In our culture we put our day to day trust in being kept safe by our computer virus programs, backing up our computers, having a home security system, seatbelts, driving a suitable vehicle, having a unique password, and maybe even carrying pepper spray. But what about our spiritual safety? We go to the doctor as needed and make sure we get our physicals and lab work done to check our health status. But are we doing a regular spiritual checkup to make sure that our heart and mind is spiritually fit?

Psalm 20:7 states: “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.”

Now look at Psalm 33:17: “The war horse is a false hope for salvation, and by its great might it cannot rescue.”

The Bible is our life living guidebook. God instructs us, teaches us, guides us, comforts us, gives us peace, convicts us of sin, all from God speaking to us through His Word. He has ammunition available in ways we can’t even imagine.

I have had numerous battles this past year already. I look back over them and see that some I have handled correctly and others not so much. I thought I had prepared and researched quite in depth for each solution in each circumstance, but God taught me not everything is up to me. Some incidents are out of my control. Just this past week. A team of internal office personnel and myself had done everything humanly possible to secure product a customer desperately needed. The product he needed was not a currently stocked item. It was found clear across the country. By his instruction, we set up having the needed shipment to be delivered to him within a few business days. Then he ended up canceling his order because he didn’t understand that the fact of expediting increases the freight cost logistically. This was out of my control. But it still stung. I had worked out the most appropriate solution available to win this battle but it wasn’t enough – is how I felt.

Ultimate well-being will come when we are in eternity. Not everything fits into a neat, concise box that I want to put it in. The outcome is really in God’s hands. I must do my best and not be lazy, but the final results are in His control. He will fight my battles. God is our ultimate defender and deliverer. The provision of the victory all belongs to my Lord God Almighty – Jehovah Jireh.

Questions:

How do you handle frustrations and stress? What or where do you go for help?

Are you currently being so intimidated by the enemy that you get forgetful of any likelihood of victory from the Lord?

Trust in the name of the LORD. Don’t allow old wounds to hinder and shackle you in the trap of resentment and bitterness. We all fall down. We all blow it. Today is a new day in Christ. Now go make Him proud!

Listen to The Afters song–Battles (Official Lyric Video) YouTube.

I have enjoyed studying through the book of Proverbs this month. It is a textbook on teaching principles regarding relationships, the battleground between good and evil, wisdom and foolishness, marriage, success, business, parenting, and our speech. What has caught my attention is that Solomon has a lot to say about the mouth of a fool in comparison to the mouth of a wise person. Here is where I admit I am not perfect and often lacking.

Solomon’s Description of a Fool’s Mouth in Proverbs 18:

Prov. 18:2: Takes no pleasure in understanding anyone else. Only interested in expressing his self-righteous opinion. Usually interrupts anyone else trying to interject into any discussion. A dominator.

Prov. 18:6: Speech walks right into a fight. His mouth invites being disciplined by God. Sins in his heart readily spew out of his mouth while verbally attacking others.

Prov. 18:7: Mischief words causes his harmful consequences. A fool has no one else to blame but himself. His words cause trouble and do not seek righteousness.

Prov. 18:13: Automatically replies without listening to the other person first. Very opinionated and self-righteous. Likes to intimidate others and wield power. Brings him shame and that is his fault.

I have a customer who is never wrong. She doesn’t answer my emails when I need information back from her, but when she needs answers to her questions, she is impatient, rude, and demanding. She will send those “second request” emails that I dread if I am not able to respond within a few minutes. However, she will not answer my phone calls and only communicates via email. She never says thank you after we have jumped through hoops to accommodate her demands. She is hard to please. She treats all of her suppliers this way. Don’t we all know people like that?

Solomon so vividly describes a foolish man’s leadership skills versus a wise person’s powers of discernment, prudence, and humility in working with others. Here is a summary description of what not to do taken from Proverbs 18:

• They don’t get the facts first before replying in conversations.
• Not open to new ideas.
• Do not hear both sides of a story before judging.
• Prejudices – judge before gathering all of the facts.
• Submission is not in their mindset.
• Bark out answers.
• Often caught in a prison of their past.

We all have done this from time to time – admit it. But when we are on the receiving end, it hurts. That is when I need to muster having grit and speak softly and realize I cannot fix everything. God simply requires obedience.

Questions:

How can you show wisdom, steadfastness, openness, and love, with those domineering and challenging types of people that rub you the wrong way?

Is winning an argument more important to you than recognizing the value and worth of a soul?

Proverbs 18:20 MSG depicts right words with the enjoyment of food: “Words satisfy the mind as much as fruit does the stomach; good talk is as gratifying as a good harvest.” Ice cream or a combination of chocolate and peanut butter come to my mind more than fruit, when picturing food that gives me pleasure. Oh, but any kind of berries are always good on ice cream – there’s fruit! Yum!

What memories do you have of being comforted? The right words of encouragement can help squelch feelings of anxiety and discouragement.

So go have a dish of your favorite ice cream and add strawberries and some chocolate sauce on top. Then pray for sweet words to come to your mind that will help someone feel good physically – not just psychologically and spiritually (Proverbs 16:21 & 24 and Proverbs 18:20), bridging the relationship between the mind and the body. Pure verbal comfort food hits the spot!

Listen to Matt Maher’s YouTube song “What A Friend (With Lyric Video).”

Proverbs 12:16: “The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult.”

The portrayal of the perspective of a fool versus someone who is wise is found throughout Proverbs 12 and other chapters in Proverbs. It is repeated over and over, therefore it calls us to pay attention and take heed regarding the differences between the two.

The word vexation means to be in a state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried. Indignation, exasperation, bad mood, all come into play. It is a type of intense emotion that is toward some imagined or real grievance. Anger often results.

Solomon stresses the importance of a wise person shrugging off an insult and ignoring it. How can we do that?  So a wise man shrugs off (ignores) the intended harmful effects of such speech which was an insult. He can brush it off and not carry it around. Can I do that? Not very easily. Can You?

The Message version of Proverbs 12:16, I need to have on a plague: “Fools have short fuses and explode all too quickly; the prudent quietly shrug off insults.”

But what about those situations in life where you find yourself in what is to you a fearful situation? I am not talking about health or financial issues. I am talking about what fearful emotional battles give you anxiety and  cause you to feel indignant and in an outrage? I found myself in that predicament this past week. It hit me by surprise and I have to admit the circumstance left me feeling highly offended, insulted, and oh I had “vexation!” Then I broke into tears in a very public place amidst strangers. My heart was racing and I was heading into a full blown panic attack.

Later, after gaining back my composure, I read Proverbs 12:25: “Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” There were no words in that instance that could have turned my brain into popping out relaxing molecules into my blood stream. I was weighed down. I prayed that God would give me a “good word” from Him and give me courage. A day later, I remembered the importance of giving praise to God as a sacrifice –  especially when you don’t feel like it which is what a sacrifice requires. I started to read Psalm 145, the chapter that David wrote, that I call David’s Hallelujah chorus. I started to pray Ps. 145 and then my eyes landed on verses 13b-14: “The LORD is faithful in all his words and kind in all his works. The LORD upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down.” That was it! God gave me His words to remind me that He was with me! Even though this well preplanned agenda had been constructed by my boss, sent out to the few selected sales team members I was a part of, someone deciding to not adhere to the schedule, and deciding to do it his own way, caused my anxiety. The sales person was expelled and banned from the preplanned agenda trip.

I have been stretched this week over and above any possible remaining comfort zone that I could ever have. I had none left. Every day I was put in situations where I didn’t know answers to questions that I was expected to be the authority and expert about. But reading chapters 12-18 in Proverbs became the words from God that helped pull me through these past few days while being on the East coast for work.

Warning: Guard your heart because it controls your mind!

Questions:

What fears or stressful situations do you have currently that cause you anxiety? If you don’t have one now, you will. Give it time!

How has God calmed and cast down your fears in the past? What verse gives you strength in this battle?

Have prudence. Don’t be a fool. Ask yourself –  what is it that only you can do, and if you don’t do it (with God’s help) it won’t get done?

Listen to Zach Williams YouTube song “Fear Is A Liar.”

 

Proverbs 10:19: “When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.”

Someone just said to me recently, that God gave us two ears but only one mouth. Therefore we need to listen more than we talk. Solomon is stating something similar in the book of Proverbs. Listening skills heighten emotional intelligence. It is a skill that needs to be more actively pursued.

The word prudent or having prudence means: Having wisdom; sound judgment; common sense; shrewdness; foresight; careful in the way decisions are made; wisdom gained through experience and knowledge, and expressed in a frugal and realistic attitude. If one wants to be wise, he must have the prudence to rightly observe and discern the reason behind other people’s actions. It takes heightened listening skills more than speaking skills. Wisdom in our speech means saying what is appropriate.

A parallel verse to Proverbs 10:19 is found in James 3:2: “We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.”

I find comfort that James said, “we all stumble in many ways.” What we do say and don’t say are both important. But controlling our desire not to say what we shouldn’t takes self-control and discipline.

Then Proverbs 17:27-28 sums it all up regarding wisdom and having intelligence: “Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.”

Solomon is saying that a fool would do well to keep his mouth shut at times. Oh how often I wish I could take back what came out of my mouth and do a replay and redo!

Sometimes we need to be still. We need to listen for God’s voice as we read His Word. To be quiet and give Him a turn to talk.

I love how the Message words Proverbs 17:27-28: “The one who knows much says little; an understanding person remains calm. Even dunces who keep quiet are thought to be wise; as long as they keep their mouths shut, they’re smart.”

Questions:

Did you ever realize how much power is in your words? Are your words encouraging others or discouraging recently?

How can you speak the truth in gentleness today rather than losing your temper when frustrating situations arise? It takes discernment to distinguish when one needs to be a peace maker or a peace keeper.

Actions speak louder than words. Pray for a day filled with the right apples of gold words, and that your conversation will be appropriate in content, be prudent, and be a blessing to others.

My prayer today: God give me your divine wisdom in being prudent in my conversations today. May I be a blessing and encouragement during my interactions that You have orchestrated as divine appointments for me to be placed at, at just the right time. May I be considered wise and of benefit to others I talk with today so You will get all the glory and praise as being my Jehovah Jireh – my great provider, my Jehovah Nissi – battle fighter, and Jehovah Shalom – giver of peace. In Jesus name, Amen.

Listen to Danny Gokey’s YouTube song “Rise.”

Philippians 4:8: “Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”

What we think about determines what we say. I have to ask myself and examine if I am dwelling and spending too much time on frustrating and adverse circumstances, or do I think more about joyful blessings that God has already done for me throughout my day? I’ll be honest. My mind often keeps replaying and recalling upsetting situations. Instead, I need to be watching in anticipation of God working out everything for my good as Romans 8:28 says, rather than dwelling over and over on the apparent roadblocks or feeling hurt and mistreated.

Proverbs 4:23 warns us: “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.” How that constantly takes diligent work. We need to set boundaries with our thought patterns and keep our focus on the sovereignty and power of God. Zig Ziglar called it not having “stinking thinking.”

Paul gives six thought patterns that are required to be put into practice for us to acquire and maintain a healthy mental focus:

Think about these things:

• Whatever is true – God’s Word is truth. Rejects irrational thinking.
• Whatever is honorable – Personal moral integrity that is dignified and noble.
• Whatever is just – Doing the right thing. Reputable. Pursuing righteousness.
• Whatever is pure – All aspects of moral purity in thoughts and speech.
• Whatever is lovely – Pleasing, agreeable, pure, and beautiful in creation.
• Whatever is commendable – Admirable conduct, gracious – the best, not the worst.

Philippians 4:8 tells us that when we are filling our minds with things that will inspire our worship of God, then praise and thanksgiving will naturally flow. We must take action. Destroy sinful thought patterns that are contrary to the truth found in Christ. It takes discipline. Only then will we be praying without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). We must not stop.

Questions:

Who do you know is a living example you would like to emulate in always thinking and saying right or noble thoughts? What verse will help direct you to obtain this achievement?

The goal of obedience is found in Philippians 4:8-9. How can you be more obedient to God today than you were yesterday?

I read about a missionary named John Hyde, who during a trip in India, had judged a pastor very harshly as being spiritually cold. He confessed his critical spirit and then determined to not focus on his shortcomings of others but to see them as individuals that God loves. “Hyde asked the Lord to show him things that were “of good report” (Philippians 4:8) in the pastor’s life, and he praised God for the man’s virtues. Hyde learned later that during this exact time the pastor’s spiritual life was revitalized.” Our Daily Bread.

Dear Father, Help me to live out your grace, mercy, love, and kindness with who I come into contact today. Show me things that are of good report, right, and noble, in others in times of conflict and disagreement. Fill me with Your words of truth as I continue to work on fighting against having stinking thinking. In Jesus name, Amen.

Listen to Danny Gokey’s YouTube video song “Masterpiece.”

Proverbs 4:7: “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom and whatever you get, get insight.”

The dictionary defines the word insight as the power or act of seeing intuitively; involves discernment; seeing into inner character or underlying truth; an often sudden understanding of a complicated situation or problem. Another defining word would be understanding.

In the business world, there is what is called Emotional Intelligence. “It is said to include three skills: emotional awareness; the ability to harness emotions and apply them to tasks like thinking and problem solving; and the ability to manage emotions, which includes regulating your own emotions and cheering up or calming down other people.” Psychology Today. Emotional Intelligence does not require having a high IQ and yet is very successfully used and needed in business to guide thinking and behavior to achieve one’s goals and matters more than technical expertise or IQ.

For Christians, having spiritual intelligence doesn’t require necessarily having a high IQ , but it requires reading the God’s Word, soaking in and absorbing its truth, spending time with God in prayer, deepening our relationship with our LORD, praising Him for our blessings and His faithfulness, extolling upon His greatness, and fellowshipping with other believers. It would also include gaining in our ability to be aware of the Holy Spirits promptings and growing in recognizing how God works through us and around us in accomplishing His will for our lives. It involves having our goals, attitudes, will, and feelings all exchanged for God’s.

The central theme of Proverbs is to find wisdom and to guard it continually. Proverbs 9:10 states: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.” Then Ephesians 1:8-9 is a parallel statement: “Which is lavished upon us (talking about God’s grace) in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ.”

The next time you battle with feelings of insecurity and feeling someone else is better or smarter than yourself (and I am talking to myself in this) remember Psalms 119:98-99: “Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies; for it is ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.” Hiding God’s Word in our hearts gives us wisdom, insight, and understanding. It will surpass all human resources. We have access to God’s heart and mind and have full access to revelation by having both the Old and the New Testaments. That is a WOW fact!

As we continue to seek God’s wisdom and insight may we learn to see our self and others through God’s eyes. May we grow in our spiritual intelligence in the school of Christ, being His humble disciple.

Questions:

What insight do you need into any trying relationships in your life right now?

What wisdom has God taught you through trials in your life? Reflect – remember the past. Do you realize you have insight to share with someone else who needs to hear it just from you alone?

My prayer today: God give me Your insight today into each person and situation I encounter. Lavish wisdom and spiritual intelligence into my heart and mind. I want to be aware that You are  orchestrating the details for me to be used as an answer to someone else’s prayer today. I thank You in advance that You will be fighting my battles as You are my great shepherd, redeemer, provider, and teacher. In Jesus name, Amen.

Listen to Danny Gokey’s YouTube song “My Best Days Are Ahead Of Me.”

Proverbs 2:6-8: “For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints.”

The purpose of the gift of wisdom from God is like having a personal body guard to protect us – watching over us to keep us from the harm of danger. Our mind must be continually rebooted in being filled by the truth found in God’s Word. It is having heavenly mind control over our thinking. The wisdom gained from God speaking to us through His Word is there to shield the paths we walk on and go through. Our day-to-day behavior and personal character are to be aligned with living a life of integrity, founded in our relationship with our LORD.

“Wisdom comes from obedience, not knowledge. When we have been tested and proven, the reality of our faith results in possessions from God that we would never receive if we had not gone through those trials. These are precious in His sight and should be valued greatly. Those who know you will be amazed at the wisdom that comes from your mouth. It is one of those mysteries of the gospel that only those who experience incredible testing and hardship can explain.” Oz Hillman.

As Proverbs 11:3 states: “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.” There is that word “integrity” again. Compromising standards is not living after a life of righteousness and cannot be rewarded by God. Honesty and high moral character guides us through the troubles of life in making wise decisions.

Proverbs 2:10-11 tells me the heart is the depository of all wisdom:

• Wisdom will come into your heart v. 10.
• Discretion will watch over you v. 11.
• Understanding will guard you v 11.

God is our shield as we walk in righteousness and integrity. He is not stingy and has no financial restructuring budget due to lack of finances involving His will in our lives. He never has to revise a business plan and is never in the red.

Questions:

How do you need God to guard and protect you today? Is it in your thoughts? Is it in your speech? Or maybe your challenges in your job right now?

What counsel are you in need of today from the Lord? Ask Him. He promises to give you His intimate wisdom.

My prayer for today: God, I need your Holy Spirit to fill me with an abundance of Your wisdom. Magnify to me your glory being magnified in me as you direct every step. Illuminate your Word and mold me as you see fit. Fill me with understanding and guard me with the flowing of your filling of peace in my heart. Help me to understand and use the circumstances I am in for your glory. In Jesus name, Amen.

Watch and listen to Danney Gokey’s YouTube song “Masterpiece.”