inspiration

God... he always gives me inspiration. love Him!

in my bible study at church, we are reading about different women in the bible. it has been very interesting to soak in all the different characteristics and morals and decisions that make up these particular women. I am enjoying seeing how and why God focuses on particular women over others.

on that note, a few bible verses have captured my attention and i thought since they inspire me to be a better woman after God's own heart, HOPEfully - these same bits of scripture will inspire you as well.

take a look. read each word. think upon each one, pray about each one, and try to live according to each one...

in Christ,

me


Ephesians 4: 29-31

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice."

wow. real. good. stuff to ponder. think about what it would be like to truly have a thought life like this and speak the truth in love clearly. think about how our relationships with our spouses, children, family, friends, neighbors, and strangers would change...



James 3:13-18

"Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and every evil practice.

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness."


LOVE that last part, don't you? will we let our influence be driven by self centered-ness which leads down the path to manipulation? OR will we let our influence be the God-centered kind which leads to wisdom. hmmmmmm..... :)

(*thanks to the bible study teachers for their wisdom in helping me understand things better myself! :) )


have a blessed day!