GOD’S PLANS ARE BEST!

Proverbs 16:9 – Devotional

Proverbs 16:9

“A man’s heart plans his way, but God directs his steps.“

A few times in my life I have had the challenging experience of helping construct houses. I also have assisted in the construction of church buildings. The one thing that I was always cognizant of in the construction process was the detailed floor plans. If the plans were not followed, chaos and confusion would destroy the construction efforts.

Just as we are mandated to follow specific building plans, so are we called to follow God’s plan for our life. God never calls us to live our life in a haphazard manner. That does not mean that we are to live in rigid and inflexible conformity. Rather it means to follow His plans.

I have counseled a few people who have forgotten who is in control of their life. They have made grandiose plans for their future only to discover that accident or disease had radically changed what that future would look like.

God’s plans for our life are always for our good and His glory. Not all changes to our plans are bad. We need to give our best effort to prepare for what is ahead for us, but at the same time be alert to God’s Superior Planning.

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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FOLLOW THE WORD!

Proverbs 16:20 – Devotional

Proverbs 16:20

“He who follows the word wisely will find good.“

I have known many people who lived as if the world revolved around them. They seemed to be more concerned about their image than things that really mattered. There was a man in our town who proudly drove his out-dated luxury car around like he was a wealthy tycoon. Instead of waving at friends, he would simply nod.

My mother worked at the college dining hall and would often bring home leftover food that had not been served. She discovered that this family was not able to afford food, so she began making it a practice of providing them with some of the food she brought home.

Pride is an ugly thing! It prevents the one who is proud to realize his need of the Lord. When God is in control of our life, He will provide. As a young married couple we often ate beans and rice until the next payday. Someone brought us several pounds of calf’s liver and to us it tasted like the finest steak. Even now liver and onions brings back memories of how God had provided for us.

When we heed the word of God wisely we can rest content that He will make a way that will be a blessing to us and bring glory to His name. All we need to do is heed his word and we will succeed!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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A MOTHER OF MERIT!

Proverbs 31:30 –  Devotional

Proverbs 31:30

“Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she is to be praised.”

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Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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FIND YOUR TREASURE IN THE LORD!

Proverbs 15:6 –  Devotional

Proverbs 15:6

“In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but the revenue of the wicked is trouble.”

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FILLED FROM ABOVE!

Proverbs 14:14 –  Devotional

Proverbs 14:14

“The backslider in heart will be filled with his own ways, but a good man will be filled from above.”

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TRUE RICHES!

Proverbs 3:13-14 – Devotional

Proverbs 3:13-14

“Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding; for her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, and her gain than fine gold.“

It seems that many people spend their entire life chasing after the riches of this world. The sad reality is that they never find the satisfaction that the things of this world promises but never delivers. The tragic reality is revealed by the large number of suicides among those who seemingly have it all.

I have known a few wealthy people throughout the days of my life and most of them seem to be miserable. They keep friends and family at a distance since they are convinced that the only reason they want to be close is to receive something of value. That is too often the case.

This passage in Proverbs is speaking of spiritual wisdom and understanding. He points out that the “stuff” of this world, even though it glitters like gold, never brings lasting satisfaction. In fact there is only fleeting pleasure to be gained.

The true riches that God promises are the result of discovering His wisdom and understanding. At best, the things of this world offer fleeting pleasure. At their worst they bring sadness and death. Choose TRUE RICHES FROM GOD!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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