Who is like the wise man who knows the interpretation of a matter? (Ecclesiastes 8:1) God is all wise. None of us are like Him. No matter how wise we are, He is wiser. He knows all things, He interprets all things, He understands all things. I like to think I understand quite a bit.…
Reflections
How Do I Live?
God has created the heavens and the earth. He’s created me to live here, on this earth, with its trees and hills and rivers, mountains, and valleys. Why? I’m not the first person to ask this question, and I won’t be the last. And I know there are countless answers. Some good, some not so…
Wanting To Hear
There are little details addressed in the Proverbs — the book I’m reading right now — and big things too. And some of them speak to me profoundly. There are days when the Holy Spirit points to a specific proverb and reveals all kinds of truths in just a few words on the page. But…
The Glory of Seeking God
It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter (Proverbs 25:2 NASB). I like this verse. It’s been my experience. It confirms what I’ve seen. And it encourages me. God says that if I seek Him, I’ll find Him, if I seek Him…
Training Children and Letting Them Go
My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart also will be glad (Proverbs 23:15 NASB). The one thing I want for my kids is that they know Jesus. I’ve said it from before they were born. They can do or be whatever they want, I don’t care, just as long as they know…
How Will I Live Today?
This is a day the Lord has made. And He’s given it to me. What will this day hold? Where will I be at the end of this day? How will I start it? Will I walk in praise? Will I keep my eyes on Jesus? Will I lament my trials? Will I choose joy,…
Fear God, Know Wisdom
There’s so much in the Proverbs, so many specifics and words that pierce into the details of life. It can get overwhelming for me. I read it, and verses speak to me, but so many I read without fully taking in. Yet one thing comes to me every time, with every reading, whether a few…
A Prayer For More
I know in my mind that You’re here. You’re with me. Holy Spirit, You never leave. But right now, as my thoughts go from this to that, from my to-do list to my feelings, from rejoicing to struggling to get through the day, where are You? I know you’re here. To teach me, remind me,…
How A Perfectionist Gets Things Done
I say I can’t do it all. Or that I don’t know how to do it all. No perfectionist does. I feel so overwhelmed with all that’s on my plate. And I look at my plate and wonder how much I put on it and how much God’s put on it. Maybe the reason I…
Me Being A Fool
Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is counted prudent (Proverbs 17:28 NASB). I’ve always liked this verse. I quote it often. To myself. How many times have I opened my mouth to say something clever or funny or smart and come away feeling like an…