What is wise counsel? What does it mean? It’s pretty important. That I know. …A man of understanding will acquire wise counsel to understand a proverb and a figure, the words of the wise and their riddles (Proverbs 1:5b-6 NASB). Here’s a riddle. The proverbs are given for wise counsel. The proverbs are wise counsel.…
Posts Tagged with living by faith
Which Way is Which?
We have one life to live on this earth. In it, we will choose the path of life or the path that leads to destruction. So, which is which? There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death (Proverbs 14:12 & 16:25 NASB). Jesus is the…
To Gain Wisdom
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and turn away from evil (Proverbs 3:7 NASB). It is not my job to make myself look smart, or to have all the answers, or to impress anyone in this world — including myself. The thing is, I do seek wisdom. Constantly. I seek…
A Bunch of Praises and Trust
I will praise the Lord while I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being (Psalm 146:2 NASB). I will not trust in myself (v.3) or the ways of this world. I will not trust that I can figure things out, that I know best, that somehow I know better…
My Soul Longs For the Lord
I lift up my voice. My soul longs for You, Lord. My soul longs for You. I walk in this world on the path You have laid, on this path made for me. I walk step by step, seeking Your ways, to walk as You walked, by faith and in love. And I lift up…
I Want My Eyes on Jesus
For my eyes are toward Thee, O God, the Lord; in Thee I take refuge (Psalm 141:8 NASB). I come before the Lord and give Him everything. I give Him all that I am and rest in Him. He is my refuge, my hiding place, my strong tower, my defender and defense. May my eyes…
Listen To Me, Lord
I said to the Lord, “Thou art my God; Give ear, O Lord, to the voice of my supplications.” (Psalm 140:6 NASB) As much as I want the Lord to move on my behalf, to answer my prayers in vibrant, concrete ways, sometimes, I just want Him to listen to me. Sometimes, I just want…
Hemmed In
Thou hast enclosed me behind and before, and laid Thy hand upon me (Psalm 139:5 NASB). The Lord has hemmed me in. To some, I think, this is a stifling thought, that God has enclosed them. To me, it’s a comfort. It’s freedom. It’s peace. It’s God’s love. God spoke that word to me once,…
Answers, Thankfulness, Trust, and Fears
I’m so used to crying out in my trials that when the Lord answers and relieves them or a portion of them, I’m not sure how to respond. Yes, I’m happy, often excited. I praise the Lord. I thank my God. Then I come before Him to fellowship and spend time with Him one on…
Hope In A Foreign Land
There are days when everything seems to go wrong. When everything feels wrong. More often than not, I’m one to say, “Praise the Lord,” and one to sing loud and strong in the midst of trouble. I’m one who tells others to trust God and that He is faithful. I’m one to tell myself these…