this morning i had a 'sick' boy. so sick that i brought him to school at 10 am. um, ya, i think he'll be ok. (insert sarcasm here). that being said, i like having him home. since he was 'ordered' to go back to bed (him being so sick and all). the house was quiet, t.v. off. coffee in hand. since these are ideal conditions for good bible reading, i read. i have this great bible that has NIV on one side & right across the page, The Message. i'm a simple girl so i love this version. since sam was "done sleeping" he was able to join me JUST in time to read with me. how good of God to give us this time. i read, he listened-uninterrupted. bliss. i loved what i read and i wanted to share it with you. out of The Message...Proverbs 3:1-12....
Don't assume you Know it all (seriously, that's what it's titled)
Good friend, don't forget all I've taught you; take to heart my commands. They'll help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well.
Don't lose your grip on Love and Loyalty. Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart. Earn a reputation for living well in God's eyes and the eyes of the people.
Trust God from the bottom of your heart;don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do,everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track.
Don't assume that you know it all.
Run to God!
Run from evil!
your body will glow with health, your very bones will vibrate with life!
Honor God with everything you own; give him the first and the best.
Your barns will burst, you wine vats will brim over. But don't dear friend, resent God's discipline; don't sulk under his loving correction. it's the child he loves that God corrects; a fathers delight is behind all this.
i LOVED this chapter!
bless you dear friends.
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