All honor and glory to God, for all the women who have children are are/were real mothers; women who nurtured their kids and guided them the BEST way they could. That list includes grandmas who had to take care of their grandchildren because the one who birthed them decided she wanted to be in the club every weekend and have fun instead of being a parent. Or the aunt who may have had to take on the role as guardian because a sibling passed away. Perhaps you are a single father and have to take on the role of both mother and father. KUDOS to all the true parents out there. Remember that an essential part of parenting requires disciplining your children and showing them adequate affection. Don't allow them to get half way grown before you decide you want to start wearing the pants, or showing them you care, because by then, it's too late. Control must be established early, otherwise you will NEVER be able to achieve something that you failed to place an emphasis on. No, I'm not a parent, but I was a child, and if my parents didn't discipline me, teach me the value of work, instill in me values, morals, and respect, then I would be an out of control mess. After all, it is in the Word that we are warned, "Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them" (Proverbs 13:24). Last week after the incident with my eyes, my schedule was completely tousled, but I think I'm good now. Please keep Myra in prayer for prosperity and favor in her catering/party planning business. Also for myself with my non-profit organization. It's been years since I first mentioned it, but now it seems like I don't have many interested volunteers, and I want FMBS Inc. to begin fully operating by next month, thanks in advance. Continue to keep one another in prayer, thanking God for the victory, and refraining from claiming defeat from the enemy; ALWAYS pray for your desired result, NOT the unfavorable outcome. Do NOT lose sight of God in the midst of adversity, God Bless!
Passage James 3:5-8 (NLT):
"In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself. People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison."
Last week we learned that without the wisdom of God, we lack true understanding of life's purpose, and without wisdom and understanding, it is impossible for us to attain knowledge. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding" (Proverbs 9:10 ~ NIV). Proverbs 14:6 says, "A mocker seeks wisdom and never finds it, but knowledge comes easily to those with understanding." We all know a stubborn individual who pretends to seek knowledge, understanding, and wisdom, yet every opportunity presented them to listen to constructive criticism or a chance to be molded by someone with more experience, that individual displays no real regard for an opportunity to learn. Some people never acquire wisdom, because they don't earnestly seek it. Last week we learned that wisdom, knowledge, and understanding are essential to our spiritual and general growth, and are most effective when they are formed together. These "three essentials" are easily attainable to those who pay attention to instruction (guidance in the form of God's word, and direction from experienced individuals). If you find that these essentials are hard to achieve, then perhaps your attitude has become a barrier. Let go of self and understand that YOU DO NOT KNOW IT ALL, let God and experienced individuals help guide you into the right direction.
Prayer of the Day:
Lord God we come to you, thanking you for another day of life. We thank you for the wisdom, knowledge, and the peace that passeth all understanding. We thank you for our parents and the nourishment, and values they have instilled in us according to your instruction. We thank you for favor, prosperity, and increase in both Myra's new business endeavors and Tylesha's non-profit organization FMBS Inc. We thank you for continued direction and revelations of your will. We thank you for removing any covers of shade over our circumstances. We thank you for the ability in our words to reverse the negativity in our lives, for the authority to speak life and claim healing in your name Father. Lord we thank you for unity in our homes, peace in our heart, clarity in our mind, and restoration in our total body. We thank you for filling us with your Spirit, that our tongue is now tamed, praying and speaking nothing into existence that is contrary to your Word. This is our affirmation of faith in the name of Jesus, Amen!
~~ Tylesha ~~
"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8)
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