My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments,
for length of days and years of life
and peace they will add to you.
Write them on your heart!
Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
So you will find favor and good success
in the sight of God and man.
Trust in the Lord...not man.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
It will be healing to your flesh
and refreshment to your bones.
Honor the Lord, not just for the benefits, but there will be benefits.
Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
then your barns will be filled with plenty,
and your vats will be bursting with wine.
You will get disciplined.
My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline
or be weary of his reproof,
for the Lord reproves him whom he loves,
as a father the son in whom he delights.*
Proverbs 3:1-12
*the Greek version reads that last line as /
and he punishes those he accepts as his children.
He is accepting you as his children, there is no greater achievement!
After the relationship post last week this lesson is such a good follow up. This post was for me. My lesson, for the week from my heavenly Father.
Blessings,
Sherry
I will be linking up with these parties:
Mommy Moments at Life of Faith- Sun evening
The Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims
Moments of Hope at Lori Schumaker
Monday's Musings at What Joy is Mine
Tuesday Talk with Sarah E. Frazer
Coffee and Conversation at Pat and Candy.com- Tues eve
Tell Us His Story at Jennifer Dukes Lee- Tues eve
Grace Moments at Journeys in Grace
Thought Provoking Thursdays at 3-D Lessons for Life
Grace and Truth at Above the Waves
Fresh Market Friday Crystal Twaddell
Faith and Friends at Counting My Blessings
Mommy Moments at Life of Faith- Sun evening
The Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims
Moments of Hope at Lori Schumaker
Monday's Musings at What Joy is Mine
Tuesday Talk with Sarah E. Frazer
Coffee and Conversation at Pat and Candy.com- Tues eve
Tell Us His Story at Jennifer Dukes Lee- Tues eve
Grace Moments at Journeys in Grace
Thought Provoking Thursdays at 3-D Lessons for Life
Grace and Truth at Above the Waves
Fresh Market Friday Crystal Twaddell
Faith and Friends at Counting My Blessings
Sherry, I love the scripture and the inspirational posts...keep,them coming!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful image to accompany the words.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
xo
Excellent post with a beautiful image to accompany them. It is wonderful to come to your blog and be fed on God's word. Thank you, Sherry.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Sandi
Love the scriptures you picked. God is good ALL the time.
ReplyDeletePerfect ! Gods messages! Thank you !
ReplyDeleteSuch powerful truths from the Word of God! I especially love "Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
ReplyDeletebind them around your neck;" I have a necklace with this verse inscribed on it, and it is always a powerful reminder that I am adorned in God's love! Thanks for sharing!
Hello, Love your new ad free blog...
ReplyDeleteYou have blessed me with your kind words xo
Always, Roxy
Sherry,
ReplyDeleteI love how you broke down these verses from Proverbs. So much Truth and hope here! Thanks so much for sharing at #MomentsofHope! I am thankful for you ♥
Lori