Live by the Best Standards of Life
Wisdom From Proverbs**
“Fear the Lord and shun evil” (Proverbs 3:7).
“For a man’s ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all his paths” (Proverbs 5:21).
“Blessed is the man who always fears the Lord, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble” (Proverbs 28:14).
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Reflections And Insights
Become a stellar contender in the business of life by allowing a set of premier standards for living…
Guide you, Guard you, And challenge you to the core of what it means to be you.
Allow the God of all life to bring vitality to your soul by conforming to standards of excellence based on his superior wisdom.
By continually seeking the Lord for his take on how to live, you decide to play a significant role as a teammate with him in the preservation of your greatest treasure:
Your heart.
By choosing to define excellence according to God’s standards for living, you will progressively turn more and more toward that which defines the good life:
Exemplary people, Sound decisions, Rewarding habit patterns, And constructive environments.
Why settle for less?
You and I may choose to live that way. What an incredible gift we possess in being able to compose a variety of scores in the symphonies of our lives.
“The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the Lord tests the heart” (Proverbs 17:3).
Our loving Father tests our hearts for the purpose of making us better people from the inside out.
He pushes us to…
Think higher thoughts, Dream his dreams, Design legacies that last, Build quality relationships, Speak with honor and integrity, Fight battles worth fighting, Value serving over selfishness, Stand for everything right in the world, And honor him in all things.
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Speaking Of Prayer…
“Lord, while reflecting on the beauty of you and your wisdom, I ask you to:
Protect me from foolish thinking and acting, Enlighten my eyes to see life as you see it, Cause me to take joy in what brings you joy, Enable my heart to grieve over that which grieves you, And follow your lead in all things at all times.”
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Responding My Way
Having reflected on the previous ideas and prayer, I feel it would be good for me to remember…
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**All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®.
Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.
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