July 23, 2010 by admin.

Been thinking’ ‘bout…

A while back, a few years at least, I was instructed that reading a proverb a day (there are 31 chapters in the Book of Proverbs, and usually 31 days in the month) would be a helpful tool in guiding me in wisdom, judgment, justice and equity; to help me get what all women secretly desire- wisdom! (and understanding). I have tried to keep that a practice since, and I have found that in many ways, I begin to think like the Proverbs read.

For instance, when I feel lazy, inevitably, the Book of God will come to my mind - usually as I lay in bed -(Prov 26:14 as the door turneth upon his hinges, so doth the slothful upon his bed. -or- (Prov 22:13 The slothful man sayeth, there is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. -or- (Prov. 20:4 The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest and have nothing. -or- (Prov. 6:6) Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.

I just can’t get away with it lol J As a matter of fact, (although there are more) there are probably about 7 verses that deal with being lazy that come to my mind. I reckon that averages out to about one a day!

Now, those verses may not prompt you. Everyone is different. When I think about what things displease the Lord, Proverbs 6:16-19 usually come to mind

Pr 6:16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:

17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

I’m thinking’ ’bout, I would like to be more diligent to know the state of my flocks. (Prov 27:23) I think it’s the OCD in me too. I NEED organization when I feel out of control. If I can’t organize, then I clean, and usually throw away clutter. Then I feel better for a while lol. My body was hurting so badly this time, though, that my wonderful, darling husband painted the living room for me! (You do not know how hard I am laughing at how absurd that sounds).

For the last week, I have felt like I was a machine. I have had a really bad episode of pain and Fibro-fog and I have not been on top of things the way I should be. Definitely NOT the Prov. 31 woman!! It’s getting a BIT better, although last night I forgot to turn off the crock pot after I took the crock out and set it on the stove to cool (no doubt so I could refrigerate it later) - but I also forgot to put the crock in the fridge. SO the crock-pot base was on, and the food was left out. I’m glad Ron stayed up a bit after I went to bed and kept my crock pot from burning itself up and supper from spoiling. L

Lately, I’ve been thinking’ ‘bout money. Last blog was about what money could and couldn’t buy. The Bible says the the LOVE of money is the root of all evil (1 Tim. 6:10) You can love money whether or not you have money, by the way. I know folks who have money who are miserable thinking someone is out to cheat them out of it. I also know folks without money who spend up what they get trying to win the lottery!! (Prov 13:7) My thoughts are going a bit deeper than that. What I’ve been thinking’ ‘bout is how to better manage what we get.

I am eliciting help from one of my friends in SC (who shall remain nameless until she comments on this blog hehe) who has seven children - that’s 4 more than me, and they are much smaller- and keeps her grocery budget to the penny… I am ashamed to say that I have had a little sibling envy going on in my heart. I’m sorry, Sister. J But it’s a healthy envy! I want to LEARN how to do it. J Actually, after looking at her grocery list, I think I’m a frugal shopper, and I probably do just what I’m supposed to be doing… but I don’t write it down, and I’m not diligent to know just what I spend or where it goes. What’s that verse…be not slothful in business? (Rom 12:11)

Do we get brownie points for trying? Well, I don’t know if brownie points is the right way to put it, but yes, I think that the Lord takes our motives into account. (1 Cor 6 and 2 Cor 5) You see, I’m not trying to impress anyone but Him. I realize there are those who look at my life, just as I look at others, but when it comes down to the judgment, I will be standing before Jesus alone, and I sure want him to be pleased and know that I did all that I could do to be that Proverbs 31 woman. And I do realize, as we all should, that when we compare ourselves among ourselves, we are not wise ( 2 Cor 10:12) SO, I resolve to try harder and be more organized!

Anyhow, as I prayed this morning, I was thinking’ ‘bout our finances, and about an incident that happened yesterday that I’m trying not to be bitter about. “Lord, I’m not wanting to be rich. I just wanna pay the bills and not be beholden to anyone for any reason. Feed me with food convenient for me…(para Prov 30:7-9) So I won’t be thinking’ I did it on my own when I have a little, or I won’t question why you didn’t provide for me the way I thought I needed for you to, and resort to stealing and evil things if I don‘t have it. I would also like to give to those who need it. You like that attribute, and say that it is a wise person who gives and doesn’t hold back if you have it by you. Lord, I’d like to have it by me so I could give to someone who needs it. Give me this day, my daily bread, and forgive my debts as I forgive my debtors. And help me to know why I do what I do. ”

So I don’t pray in KJV? If you do, great! I know He heard me and that‘s what counts to me. J

Now, I’m thinking’ ‘bout making a chart or two to be more organized and know where my sheep are feeding hehe J

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July 15, 2010 by admin.

Money…

It can buy you a house, but not a home.

It can buy you a bed, but not sleep.

It can buy you a meal but not an appetite.

It can buy you entertainment but not happiness.

It can buy you an expensive watch, but not time.

It can buy you the best medical care, but it cannot buy life and health.

It can buy you shoes, but it cannot make you walk.

It can buy you music, but can’t put a song in your heart.

It can ease your conscience by giving to the poor, but it cannot buy eternal life in Heaven.

It can buy eyeglasses, but it cannot allow you to see a sunrise.

It can buy an education, but not give you intelligence.

It can buy you protection, but not peace.

It can buy hearing aids, but hearing is a gift from God.

It cannot buy pardon for your sins.

It cannot buy the joy of knowing that you are a child of God and a royal descendant of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

It cannot buy the precious blood of the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

It cannot buy a white robe or a new name in Heaven!

It cannot buy my mansion or my time with the Lord Jesus.

It can steal my time if I forget that money is not worth much in the scope of everything else. Money cannot buy faith and trust in the provision of the Lord Jesus!

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