Good Morning Suple, Molded Friends! Amen! May we remain supple in God's hands as He molds and shapes us and prepares us for His perfect plans. May we remain willing and available. Amen! I have a doc appt and have to fly. Check out the devos below about allowing God to stretch us and move us out of comfort zones. he wants us to rely on Him. We need Him and he is with us always, even as we take that next big step of faith with Him out of our comfort zones. Let's pray into this and to be a partner with some encouragers and prayer warriors. Amen
One other side note: As a result of Charlie Kirk's assassination, revival is rising and many are looking for a church or people that know Jesus for some help understanding. Is that you? Keep your eyes open and feet ready to move with Jesus. We are going to be pulling people from the flames of hell and leading some to new life in Christ. Keep praying for revival and to be used. PTL for almost 40 at church . Join us next week!
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The Lord said to Paul, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” - 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV)
As a Christian, I’ve always been intimidated by the concept of sharing out loud the word of God. My introverted personality made me uncomfortable at the thought.
However, while browsing for clothing in a store, a woman approached me and asked if I would help her decide on an outfit. She was going back to church and wanted to dress for the occasion. She seemed thankful for my help.
Her story was not unique. She had stepped away from her faith for a time, and now she feared being judged by church members. She was concerned that God was angry with her. I felt a connection with her. I seized the opportunity and shared a favorite scripture — 2 Corinthians 12:9. I also reminded her that Jesus paid the price for us all. Hearing two voices saying amen behind us, we turned to see two women listening intently to our conversation. I realized that amid the busyness around us we had just shared a spiritual moment. Both of us had taken a positive step in deepening our faith and trusting more in God. And we received no judgment, only loving support.
's Prayer
Dear Lord, give us the courage to share your word when the opportunity presents itself so that we can grow in our faith and bring hope to others. Amen.
ODB
Remaining Teachable in God
Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still. Proverbs 9:9
After Kat learned she was pregnant, she dropped out of high school to care for her daughter. Fifteen years later, Kat was a working mother of three who dreamed of becoming a licensed beautician. With humility and tenacity, she became a student again in a free GED support program. It was humbling to go back to school after so long. “This program changed my life!” Kat said. “My teacher was amazing and offered so much encouragement.”
Remaining teachable may be one of the most difficult things we can do. The Bible speaks of having a teachable heart that’s open to God’s wisdom. The poetry of Proverbs paints a picture of two women calling out to passersby—Wisdom and Folly (Proverbs 9:1-6; 13-18). Those who listen to Wisdom receive correction with grace. They “add to their learning” and become even wiser (v. 9). They habitually “walk in the way of insight” (v. 6) and seat themselves at Wisdom’s table for instruction. Their obedience leads to a full life (v. 11). In contrast, those who listen to Folly hate being corrected or criticized. They insult anyone who tries to instruct them (vv. 7-8). Humility comes from fearing God—acknowledging that He’s “the Holy One” and we are not (v. 10). It’s not easy to stay teachable, but it also brings freedom to admit we don’t know it all and we still need help. Wisdom calls to us. How will we respond?
By Karen Pimpo
REFLECT & PRAY
What’s your default reaction to criticism? How could a humble response lead to growth and victory?
Receiving instruction doesn’t always come naturally to me, wise Father, but I trust Your ways.
SCRIPTURE INSIGHT
“I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses,” Moses told Israel shortly before his death. Then he exhorted them: “Choose life . . . . love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him” (Deuteronomy 30:19-20). Proverbs reinforces this prudent counsel to forsake deadly ways and choose life. Chapter 9 is the last of three chapters that contrast folly and wisdom by personifying these concepts as female characters. In chapter 7, a father urges his son, “Say to wisdom, ‘You are my sister’ ” (v. 4) but warns against the adulterous woman: “Do not let your heart turn to her ways” (v. 25). Chapters 7, 8, and 9 all conclude with warnings about the deadly end awaiting those who neglect wisdom (7:26-27; 8:35-36; 9:18). Instead, “Leave your simple ways and you will live” (9:6). By cultivating a teachable heart, fools grow wiser and draw closer to God.
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