It's funny how one day nothing strikes you and the next everything does. Being in a different frame of mind may have something to do with it. Yesterday I had a bonus day off from work and got many things accomplished that had been sitting in my to do pile. I was feeling really good about what I had done until receiving some negative feedback. It's funny how easily you can go from feeling on top of the world to really low.
So when I read chapter 14 today the first verse struck me right away; The wise woman builds her house but the foolish pulls it down with her hands. I don't think that people understand how easily words can have a negative impact on someone. Especially when you work so hard for something and think you are doing the right thing.
The other verse that spoke to me was 27; The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death. I don't take this verse literally that I have to fear God, more that I should worry enough about doing the right thing and work to please God because when we do that good things happen. Right?
Coming to work today I drove for a long time in silence just praying for guidance, some sign that I am on the right path. I am awaiting the answer.
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Luther says that we are to fear and love God, know that God has the power to wipe us off the map, but loves us so much that he'll go to the mat for us. His power is for our benefit and we are left in awe.
ReplyDeleteYou are on the right track, as far as the kingdom is concerned.