THIS WEEK'S ASSIGNMENT: READ CHAPTER THIRTEEN IN YOUR BOOK, STUDY IT, & SHARE YOUR GLEANINGS!)
"That they may teach the young women... to love be discreet." Titus 2:4
"Wisdom keeps her eye on her heart, on her homefront, and on heaven.
Wisdom gives diligent attention to being who God wants her to be in her heart,
to doing what God wants her to do on her homefront, and to doing the things that count for eternity in heaven. This is what wisdom is all about."
Discreet: curbing one's desires and impulses, self-controlled, temperate
"Wisdom keeps her eye on her heart, on her homefront, and on heaven.
Wisdom gives diligent attention to being who God wants her to be in her heart,
to doing what God wants her to do on her homefront, and to doing the things that count for eternity in heaven. This is what wisdom is all about."
Hello again dear friends. We're onto essential seven already! Did you enjoy last week's study on loving our family? I, for one, certainly did! I loved looking at the list of ten practical ways to carry it out in my life. Like I said last week, I've been looking at this last study in light of loving my siblings and discovered many things I can apply to this area of my life. For one I want to spend time praying WITH them. Praying for someone is excellent, but coming together with that someone and praying TOGETHER is sure to encourage & strengthen both. :)
The same day I was doing this study, I was also reading in Psalms 35. A verse that stood out to me was verse eighteen - I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among much people. I realized we should be giving thanks & praise to God in front of people. Others should be witnessing our adoration & love for our Lord. If we truly love Him, how could we not help but speak of Him continually? Our children (or siblings etc.) should be hearing us praising the Lord, thanking Him, and hearing of the blessings which He daily bestows. (Psalm 68:19)
As we begin our study on wisdom this week, here are a few inspiring quotes to start us off. I really liked the last one by R.C. Sproul. :)
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever." Psalm 111:10
"Wisdom is the power to see and the inclination to choose the best and highest goal, together with the surest means of attaining it." ~J.I. Packer
"Not until we have become humble & teachable, standing in awe of God's holiness & sovereignty. acknowledging our own littleness, distrusting our own thoughts, and willing to have our minds turned upside down, can divine wisdom become ours." ~ J.I. Packer
"As we trust God to give us wisdom for today's decisions, He will lead us a step at a time into what He wants us to be doing in the future." ~ Theodore Epp
"People only have true wisdom when they look at everything from God's perspective. Authentic wisdom begins when we understand that God is to be the object of our devotion, our adoration, and our reverence (Psalm 111:6)." ~ R.C. Sproul
Thanks for always encouraging us to continue on. I do like that quote by Mr. Sproul. "authentic" seems to be a word God keeps bringing to my attention this year. Living an authentic Christian life is a wonderful way to Love Your Children, Spouse, Neighbor, etc. Let them truly see Christ IN you, the Hope of Glory.
ReplyDeleteWow! This chapter hits home. I am stirred beyond words with this concept of balance. I looked the word up in the dictionary and found new meaning to it. I realize this is an area of life myself and I know others struggle with. I am excited to take some time to re-examine the 8 areas Mrs. George lists and pray for guidance and direction to set some realistic goals. First seeking His priorities, then setting goals so the days don't pass me by without purpose. Excited, convicted and ready to be a woman of wisdom. I hope you are all spurred to action with this chapter too.
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