Proverbs 8:21
Those who love me (wisdom) inherit wealth.
I will fill their treasuries.
Although the concept of wealth is generally linked to economics, I believe that wealth encompasses so much more than an ideal of financial stability. If you surveyed even your closest friends, you'd be surpised at the myriad of answers you'd find to the question of what wealth is. I'm not sure that I can even define it with any one exclusionary ideal myself, but I do believe that Webster's definition of having profuse abundance should definitely stretch far past finances. It should encompass any categories of life that one finds valuable.
As I gear up for the new year, I've already begun defining my 1st quarter goals by including all of the categories that I desire to continue building wealth in: Spirituality, Family, Relationships, Health & Beauty, etc. In my mind, taking wiser steps each day to make each area of my life more fulfilling is the true treasure.
What does wealth mean to you?
Seek Wisdom, Find Wealth & Be Blessed!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
The Uncommon Use of Common Sense
Proverbs 3:21-22
My child, don't lose sight of common sense and discernment.
Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul.
Oh how refreshing it would be if common sense was indeed more common! I began this blog because I wanted to encourage anyone willing to read, to seek wisdom in order to gain the wealth they desire in all areas of their life. One valuable way I find to seek out wisdom, is taking notes from those that have been there and done that. I'm a firm believer in learning from the mistakes of others.
That's why the news reports of Tiger Wood's recent indiscretions are so frustrating to me. Don't get me wrong - I'm not judging him, because we'll have to answer at some point. I'm simply saying why don't we learn from the mistakes of others? How many public figures and professional athletes have had the same fate? How many of them have had their names smeered in the media for acts that those not in the limelight commit everyday? There is absolutely nothing new under the sun and noone is exempt from the emotional scars these types of incidents can cause a family.
If we'd do as the Word says and not lose sight of common sense, we could avoid so much turmoil and trouble. Today, join me in figuring out where you need to seek discernment and look to those who have gone before us for wisdom and the common sense to avoid a potential challenge or circumstanc in your life. Trust me you're not slicker, smarter or better than the next man. As my pastor back home says, "The game is the same, you're just the newest player!"
Seek Wisdom, Find Wealth & Be Blessed!
My child, don't lose sight of common sense and discernment.
Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul.
Oh how refreshing it would be if common sense was indeed more common! I began this blog because I wanted to encourage anyone willing to read, to seek wisdom in order to gain the wealth they desire in all areas of their life. One valuable way I find to seek out wisdom, is taking notes from those that have been there and done that. I'm a firm believer in learning from the mistakes of others.
That's why the news reports of Tiger Wood's recent indiscretions are so frustrating to me. Don't get me wrong - I'm not judging him, because we'll have to answer at some point. I'm simply saying why don't we learn from the mistakes of others? How many public figures and professional athletes have had the same fate? How many of them have had their names smeered in the media for acts that those not in the limelight commit everyday? There is absolutely nothing new under the sun and noone is exempt from the emotional scars these types of incidents can cause a family.
If we'd do as the Word says and not lose sight of common sense, we could avoid so much turmoil and trouble. Today, join me in figuring out where you need to seek discernment and look to those who have gone before us for wisdom and the common sense to avoid a potential challenge or circumstanc in your life. Trust me you're not slicker, smarter or better than the next man. As my pastor back home says, "The game is the same, you're just the newest player!"
Seek Wisdom, Find Wealth & Be Blessed!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Its Just a Test: Your Time is Coming!
Psalm 105:19 (NLT)
Until the time came to fulfill his dreams,
the Lord tested Joseph's character.
Wow! Did you just soak that little sentence all in? . . . Well, if not, as usual, I'll give you my take on it!
The time had to come, to fulfill Joseph's dreams. Meaning, his dreams didn't just come true when he thougt of them or when he thought they should or not even because he prayed about it over and over again! They came true when God decided to fufill them because He knew that Joseph was now ready to handle his magnificent blessing.
Simply put, Joseph had to go through some things first. The verse says his character was tested. Maybe he had to be humbled a little, ie. lose a job, foreclose on a home, be hated on at work a little. You know, the stuff you may be facing right now! Nevertheless, God needed the time in order to test Joseph's character and prepare him for the blessing that was to come.
Do you know that half the time, we're not even ready to receive the blessing we think we want?
I once heard a pastor from South Africa tell a story about a woman who became jealous in the church because she was passed over several times during a campaign in which the pastor was blessing members with cars. Finally one day it came out that the woman didn't even possess a driver's license! Instead of being antsy about a blessing she wasn't even prepared to receive, she could've been doing her part to be in position for that blessing!
If you're waiting on a dream to be fulfilled today, what can you be doing while God is testing your character right now? Not only should you be learning from what he's allowing you to go through, you can also take a few steps day by day to get ready for when that BIG something really does go down!
That's my take on it. . . . What's yours?
Seek Wisdom, Find Wealth & Embrace the Test!
Until the time came to fulfill his dreams,
the Lord tested Joseph's character.
Wow! Did you just soak that little sentence all in? . . . Well, if not, as usual, I'll give you my take on it!
The time had to come, to fulfill Joseph's dreams. Meaning, his dreams didn't just come true when he thougt of them or when he thought they should or not even because he prayed about it over and over again! They came true when God decided to fufill them because He knew that Joseph was now ready to handle his magnificent blessing.
Simply put, Joseph had to go through some things first. The verse says his character was tested. Maybe he had to be humbled a little, ie. lose a job, foreclose on a home, be hated on at work a little. You know, the stuff you may be facing right now! Nevertheless, God needed the time in order to test Joseph's character and prepare him for the blessing that was to come.
Do you know that half the time, we're not even ready to receive the blessing we think we want?
I once heard a pastor from South Africa tell a story about a woman who became jealous in the church because she was passed over several times during a campaign in which the pastor was blessing members with cars. Finally one day it came out that the woman didn't even possess a driver's license! Instead of being antsy about a blessing she wasn't even prepared to receive, she could've been doing her part to be in position for that blessing!
If you're waiting on a dream to be fulfilled today, what can you be doing while God is testing your character right now? Not only should you be learning from what he's allowing you to go through, you can also take a few steps day by day to get ready for when that BIG something really does go down!
That's my take on it. . . . What's yours?
Seek Wisdom, Find Wealth & Embrace the Test!
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