I wanted the first jewel for 2010 to be wise and profound, something with real meaning to bless you so I decided to go to Proverbs. God in his wisdom gave us 31 chapters of free counseling. One for everyday. The hard part was picking just one verse from each chapter.
So here is my list of 31 daily things to do to help fight the SWV (Spiritual Warfare Virus)
1. Whoever listens to me (God) will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm. v33
2. If you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. v3
3. Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. v27
4. Above all else guard your heart for it is the wellspring of life. v23
5. For a man’s ways are in full view of the Lord, and He examines all his paths. v21
6. There are 6 things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers. V16-19
7. Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. v2
8. I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. V17
9. If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker you alone will suffer. V12
10. When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. v19
11. A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. V13
12. Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant than pretend to be somebody and have no food. V9
13. Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice. v10
14. He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. V31
15. Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened calf with hatred. V17
16. When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even his enemies live at peace with him. V7
17. Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. V14
18. The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit. V21
19. A hot tempered man must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. V19
20. Do not say, “I will pay you back for this wrong” Wait for the Lord, and He will deliver you. V22
21. To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. V3
22. Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it. V6
23. Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. V17-18
24. If you falter in times of trouble how small is your strength: v10
25. Like clouds and wind without rain is a man who boasts of gifts he does not give. V14
26. Without wood a fire goes out; without gossip a quarrel dies down. V 20
27. Better is open rebuke than hidden love. V5
28. He who conceals his sin does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. V13
29. Fear of man will prove to be a snare; but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe. V 25
30. Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him. V5
31 Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves for the rights of all who are destitute. V8
I would be more concerned with the SWV then H1N1 any day.
There you are my gems, a Proverb a day keeps satan away…..
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