TRUST IN THE LORD!

Proverbs 3:5-6 – Devotional

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.”

Over the years I have kept Proverbs 3:5-6 in my heart. I am not sure at what age I set the words to memory, but it certainly has been more than seventy years ago. That is the thing about the Word of God — it never changes. We may change, but the Word of God remains steadfast and true.

To trust means we rely on the strength or ability of someone or something. As we read today’s Scripture we see how vital it is for us to rely on the One who is above all others?

Our task is to place our full trust in the Lord completely. That means we talk with Him as we read His Word and, before we take any action we ask for His will in the matter. Just think of all the messy situations we could have avoided across the years of our lives if we had placed our trust in Him rather than relying on our own abilities or our own understanding.

We may not be able to undo all of our past mistakes when we have left the Lord out of our decisions, but we can certainly do something about it now. We can make a new commitment to repeat these two verses each morning and then follow His directions, TRUST IN THE LORD!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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LET THE LORD HAVE CONTROL!

Proverbs 3:5-6​ –  Devotional

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart instead of leaning on your own understanding. In all your ways give the Lord the credit and He will direct your paths.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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PEOPLE OF INTEGRITY!

Proverbs 11:20​ –  Devotional

Proverbs 11:20​

“The LORD detests people who have crooked hearts, but He takes delight in people with integrity.”

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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AUTHENTIC WISDOM!

Proverbs 10:23 – Devotional

Proverbs 10:23

“It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.”

“He thinks he’s such a wise guy!” Most of us have heard this expression to describe a person who behaves in a thoughtless manner while seemingly thinking it does not matter how his actions may adversely affect others.

The older I get, the more sensitive I become to how easy it is to cause pain to those around us. Our words or even expressions may turn someone’s day on its end and crush their spirit.

As faithful followers of the Lord Jesus Christ we should make it our aim to build others up rather than leave them feeling crushed and in despair. I know from personal experience what it is like to be taunted and rejected. As a counselor I discovered that many, if not most people that we come in contact with throughout the day are dealing with feelings of inadequacy.

As followers of Jesus we should make it our aim to build others up rather than tearing them down. We should make it our primary aim to encourage the disappointed and lift the fallen in spirit. Authentic wisdom is to share the Real Hope of the world which is Jesus and His saving blood to give us eternal salvation!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU!

Proverbs 3:5-6​ – Devotional

Proverbs 3:5-6

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”

When we graduated from high school in 1952 our class voted this hymn to be our class hymn to take with us. My dear wife Joyce always would brighten up when she heard the hymn and remind me it was our class hymn.

The words were composed by Civilia Martin and the music by her husband W. Stillman Martin. One Sunday afternoon Civilia was ill and her husband was on a preaching assignment. She composed the words and when her husband returned he immediately sat at his organ and wrote the music.

This song is credited for transforming the life of James Cash Penney, founder of the American department store chain J. C. Penney. He heard it one morning in the chapel of the Kellogg Sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan, where he had been hospitalized with a severe case of shingles, as well as exhaustion and depression.

“GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU!”

1) Be not dismayed whate’er betide, God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you.

Refrain: God will take care of you,
Through every day, over all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.

2) Through days of toil when heart doth fail, God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail, God will take care of you.

Refrain: God will take care of you,
Through every day, over all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.

3) All you may need He will provide, God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied, God will take care of you.

Refrain: God will take care of you,
Through every day, over all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.

4) No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon His breast, God will take care of you.

Refrain: God will take care of you,
Through every day, over all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.

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Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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SEEK GOD FIRST!

Proverbs 8:17 – Devotional

Proverbs 8:17

“I love them that love Me; and those that seek Me early shall find Me.”

Sadly I have heard the expression; “When all else fails, try the Lord.” In fact He is the first One we should seek and we should seek His presence continually all through the day and night!

The world is full of self-proclaimed gurus who have all the answers. It is tragic that our so-called Public TV stations carry program after program of such nonsense that give a hint of special insight (if you purchase their book or product).

Rather than succumb to the siren call of the world we need to spend quality time reading God’s Word. Rather than going to the Word as a last result, we need to feed on it first thing in the morning, all through the day and just before sleep.

I leave us with a favorite passage from Proverbs 3:5-6. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths!”

Let this portion of God’s Word lead and guide you throughout your day!

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

– – – Pastor Cecil

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