Monday, January 30, 2012

#PowerandPurpose Focus: Lady Wisdom

You're blessed when you meet Lady Wisdom, 
   when you make friends with Madame Insight.
She's worth far more than money in the bank; 
   her friendship is better than a big salary.
Her value exceeds all the trappings of wealth; 
   nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her.
With one hand she gives long life, 
   with the other she confers recognition.
Her manner is beautiful, 
   her life wonderfully complete.
She's the very Tree of Life to those who embrace her. 
   Hold her tight—and be blessed! 

With Lady Wisdom, God formed Earth; 
   with Madame Insight, he raised Heaven.
They knew when to signal rivers and springs to the surface, 
   and dew to descend from the night skies.


Proverbs 3:13-20

Monday, January 23, 2012

#PowerandPurpose Focus: Trust

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, 
   your 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 father's delight is behind all this.



Proverbs 3:5-12

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

#PowerandPurpose Focus: Wisdom

Don't Assume You Know It All...!




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.  Proverbs 3:1-4