Day 267: The Protocol of Prosperity
Proverbs 24:27 Finish your outdoor work and get your fields ready; after that, build your house. Principle Plant your fields – build your barn – enjoy the benefits. There’s a process involved in prospering – It involves the Law of Seed. God gave us the Law of Seed so that we can satisfy our…
Read MoreDay 266: The Ways of My Father
Proverbs 23:26 My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways. Principle When we follow God’s ways, we acknowledge that His ways are superior to ours. Remember, the Hebrew word for heart is the “seat of purposes, appetites, and emotions.” That means that when you align your purposes to…
Read MoreDay 265: Know Your Boundaries
Proverbs 22:28 Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations. Principle We must honor those who established and defined the boundaries. This precept establishes a code of honor regarding those who pioneered new ground – generations who paved the way for us and laid down boundaries. There…
Read MoreDay 264: Calling But No Answer
Proverbs 21:13 Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor will be ignored in their own time of need. Principle The manner in which you respond when someone calls upon you is the manner in which God responds when you call upon Him. In yesterday’s Daily Champion, we talked about having…
Read MoreDay 263: Eyes to See-Ears to Hear
Proverbs 20:12 Ears to hear and eyes to see— both are gifts from the lord. Principle There’s more to hearing than sound – there’s more seeing than sight. ‘You have eyes—can’t you see? You have ears—can’t you hear?’ Don’t you remember anything at all? – Matthew 8:18 Someone asked Helen Keller what would be…
Read MoreDay 262: Disgraceful Children
Proverbs 19:26 Children who mistreat their fathers or chase away their mothers are an embarrassment and a public disgrace. Principle It takes discipline to discipline correctly. It only takes one visit to Walmart to see how our society has lost its sanity regarding disciplining children. Children are ruling their parents. It is becoming much…
Read MoreDay 261: Friends
Proverbs 18:24 Friends come, and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family. Principle A friend is someone who shows up when everyone else has left. The Hebrew word for friend indicates those who flock together or graze together in a pasture. It paints a picture of the sheep out in…
Read MoreDay 260: Stop Fussing
Proverbs 17:14 Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out. Principle A quarrel is the seed of strife. Strife is the manifested presence of evil. Have you ever been around people who fuss all of the time? It seems that some people thrive on drama. Some families…
Read MoreDay 259: Good Leader vs Bad Leader
Proverbs 16:14-15 An intemperate leader wreaks havoc in lives; you’re wise to stay clear of someone like that. Good-tempered leaders invigorate lives; they’re like spring rain and sunshine. Principle Leaders can wreak havoc or can invigorate your life. Have you ever worked for someone who flew off the handle at minor things? Intemperate leaders…
Read MoreDay 258: Junk Food Mind
https://vimeo.com/235073900 Proverbs 15:14 A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash. Principle Gain understanding of your purposes and you will control your appetites. The Hebrew word for heart – (lāv) means, seat of appetites or seat of purposes. The laborer’s appetite drives him – it drives him to work. Take…
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