"Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
…his delight is in the Lord’s instruction,and he meditates on it day and night. Psalm 1:2 CSB The result of delight and meditation on the Word of God: 3 He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams[a]that bears its fruit in its season,and its leaf does not wither.Whatever he does prospers. Psalm 1:3 CSB There is …
You have shown me what is good;And what does the Lord require of meBut to act justly and to love mercyAnd to walk humbly with my God? Micah 6:8 Moving Forward one should keep a profound reality in mind: Here are three suggestions from Ken Boa’s Wisdom series on how to cultivate an eternal value …
11 Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness 12 as you wait for the day of God and hasten its coming.[a] Because of that day, the heavens will be dissolved with fire and the elements will melt with heat. 13 But based …
34 “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work,” Jesus told them. John 4:34 CSB Checklist for Finishing From Dr. David Jeremiah’s book, Forward, Chapter 8 “Finish: You’re Not Done Until You’re Done” Outline STAY FOCUSED TILL YOU’RE FINISHED STAY RESILIENT ABOUT RETIREMENT STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR CALLING STAY VIGILANT AFTER YOUR …
19 “Don’t store up for yourselves treasures[Or valuables] on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21 CSB Checklist for Investing …
13 I am able to do all things through him[Other mss read Christ] who strengthens me. Phiippians 4:13 CSB Checklist for Belief From Dr. David Jeremiah’s book, Forward, Chapter 4 “Believe: Get Your Mind Right” Outline BE POSITIVE ABOUT GOD’S LOVE FOR YOU Be Positive About God’s Love for You Be Positive About God’s Plan for You BE POSITIVE IN …
…The Son of God was revealed for this purpose: to destroy the devil’s works. 1 John 3:8 CSV Checklist for Pursuit From Dr. David Jeremiah’s book, Forward, Chapter 4 “Pursue: Chase Your Dream” Outline PRESENT YOURSELF TOTALLY TO GOD UNDERSTAND YOUR UNIQUENESS REALIZE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY PURSUE GOD’S PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE OBEY ORDERS FROM GOD’S WORD SERVE OTHERS SELFLESSLY …
…If I perish, I perish. Esther 4:16 Checklist for Living with Risk From Dr. David Jeremiah’s book, Forward, Chapter 4 “Risk: Get Out of Your Safe Zone” Outline HOW TO LIVE IN THE SAFE ZONE Maximize the Opposition Minimize the Opportunities Jeopardize the Objective HOW TO RISK LIFE IN THE FAITH ZONE Risk-Takers Stay Exuberant About Their …
Checklist to help focus From Dr. David Jeremiah’s book, Forward, Chapter 4 “Focus – Make Your One Thing the Main Thing” Outline FOCUS ON GOD’S PURPOSE FOCUS ON GOD’S PERSPECTIVE Forget Your Past Successes Forget Your Past Mistakes FOCUS ON GOD’S PLAN FOCUS ON GOD’S PRIZE
6 I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you[Or work among you] will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 CSB Checklist to Reduce Distractions From Dr. David Jeremiah’s book, Forward, Chapter 3 “Choose: Diminish Your Distractions” Outline CONSIDER WHAT’S BEST CLARIFY WHAT’S BEST The Priority of Loving God The …