A Moment with M.O.M.: A Moment in Proverbs- Proverbs 10: 24

Friday, December 10, 2010

A Moment in Proverbs- Proverbs 10: 24

Proverbs 10:24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

This passage reminds of the Proverbs that talks about how the wicked flee when no one purseth (Proverbs 28:1). The wicked have just cause to run when no one pursue for here they are told that their fears will come upon them. The wicked do not have the assurance of the blessings of the Lord and therefore have just cause to run at the first appearance of harm (even when no harm is near). When we fail to obey His commands we can not expect His peace that passes all understanding to reside with us. “The desire of the righteous shall be granted” what a wonderful reminder for each of us that chose to seek His will in our lives and obey His commands. If HE is our desire we can have full confidence that our desires will be given unto us. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Where is your desire? Is it in Him or in things, position at work, church or in your community? Do you long for Him more than anything else through your day or do you find your thoughts consumed with other temporal desires? Keep your desire fixed on Him for there lies a great hope and confidence.

Prayer: Lord be merciful to those that have yet to surrender to your commands. Forgive us for every placing any desire above our desire for you. Create in us a hunger and thirst for you that can not be quenched by anything other than your presence. In Jesus Name we pray.. amen!

Because of His Love,

Mrs. Joseph Wood

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Amber LeeDecember 10, 2010 at 11:52 AM
We are human so that is obviously why ... but it boggles my mind that we would even think to put anything above God.
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CourtneyDecember 10, 2010 at 8:21 PM
I find it hard to find the right words to say it but here goes; I desire God above all, when I stop to think about it I truly want Him above all and I know that all is from Him, however, my thoughts are generally consummed by the day to day-I wish there was a magic wand that I could wave and instantly become the person that can always be able to renew their mind in Christ!
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Mrs. Joseph WoodDecember 10, 2010 at 8:57 PM
I really understand Courtney! He is my desire and yet I too have days full of distractions that I must wade through. He is faithful to lead us gently. I have found that posting Scripture in heavy activity spots in my home helps me "see" him and reflect back on His purpose for my life. I also recall the passages that I have memorized and recite them as I lie down at night. Do you memorize Scripture? That is one way that we can wade through the distractions and keep Him as our focus...
With much love,
Mrs. Joseph Wood
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CourtneyDecember 11, 2010 at 10:40 AM
There are a few verses that I have memorized, like Phil. 4:6-7 and 4:13; that is something I have felt wieghing upon me to do more of. When I was carrying my son I had dreadful nightmares (a bad time in my life) and I used to recite the parable of the sower until I fell asleep, it is a great comfort to have His words with me (and in us all!).
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While on one of our "girls days" Bethany was having a hard time falling asleep. Grandma encouraged her to count sheep. After a few moments of slience we heard Beths sweat voice say, "Thump" We all thought about it for a moment and then Grandma asked, "Beth what was the thump about?" "Oh, one of my sheep ran into the fence... that's all Grandma."

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Have you ever wished someone would answer your questions, pray for your requests and listen as you ponder, pray and pursue your duties as wife and mother? Well, then you've come to the right place! Please join me as I, Jeanette Wood, share my heart, real moments from my home and loving encouragement on heart issues and practical tasks alike. If you have a question please feel free to email me and I will respond as the Lord allows. I don't claim to have all the answers but I know the One who does. I love to share what He has done in my life with others so that you might glean some of the gems that I have learned over the years. Come, sit on my porch or walk with me through the pastures as we share the goodness of the Lord.
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Mrs. Joseph Wood

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Friday, December 10, 2010

A Moment in Proverbs- Proverbs 10: 24

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