Proverbs 4:24-25 “Put away from you a deceitful mouth, and put perverse lips far from you. Let your eyes look straight ahead, and your eyelids look right before you.” Leader, probably the biggest risk God took when speaking this world into being was giving us the freedom of choice within the parameters of cause and effect. I bless … More Life-giving consequences
Proverbs 3:31,32 “Do not envy the oppressor, and choose none of his ways; for the perverse person is an abomination to the Lord, but His secret counsel is with the upright.” Leader, comparisons can be lethal to one’s judgment. I bless you with not comparing yourself, your goals and those in your sphere of influence with the successes of others. … More Keep focus
Proverbs 3:27,28 “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so. Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, and tomorrow I will give it,” when you have it with you.” Leader, in a world where it is easier to turn … More Get involved
Proverbs 1:10-14 “My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent. If they say, “Come with us, Let us lie in wait to shed blood; Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, And whole, like those who go down to the Pit; We shall find all kinds of precious possessions, … More Just say no
Psalm 119:101-102 “I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep Your word. I have not departed from Your judgments, for You Yourself have taught me. Leader, to restrain oneself from doing something takes effort. I bless you with the courage and determination to not give in to the pressures and … More Navigate, recalculate, accomplish
Psalm 119:81-84 “My soul faints for Your salvation, but I hope in Your word. My eyes fail from searching Your word, saying, “When will You comfort me?” For I have become like a wineskin in smoke, yet I do not forget Your statutes. How many are the days of Your servant? When will You execute judgment on those who persecute … More Coal to diamonds
Colossians 4:6 “Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.” Leader, the pursuit of freedom of speech, which includes written communication, has for some reason also led to a disregard of people’s dignity – especially if they utter a contrary or different opinion. I bless you … More Practice grace
Psalm 37:8 “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; do not fret—it only causes harm.” Ephesians 4:31 “Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.” Colossians 3:8 “But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth.” Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Do not hasten in … More Overcoming anger
James 3:16 “For wherever there is jealousy (envy) and contention (rivalry and selfish ambition), there will also be confusion (unrest, disharmony, rebellion) and all sorts of evil and vile practices.” Leader, I bless you with freedom from confusion in your own mind as well as among those in your sphere of influence. Guard your thoughts and examine your … More Unrest’s invitation
Psalm 15:1-4 “Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; he who does not backbite with his tongue, nor does evil to his neighbour, nor does he take up a reproach against his friend; in whose eyes … More High reward
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