Verse of the Day

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  • July 13, 2020

    THE POWER OF THE MOUTH

    Proverbs 10:32 (10:31)

    The mouth of a righteous man distills wisdom,
    But the tongue of an unrighteous man utterly destroys.

    Personal Challenge

    There used to be a day that we had to communicate with each other face to face or by a letter carried by hand that could take weeks, months, or even years to reach the intended recipient. Now it can be done instantly. Sometimes a video feed is included so that we can see each other, but more often it is something written on a keyboard and posted so that everyone can see it and even add their own comments to it. As Christians, are we only writing things that edify and build up the other person, or have we embraced the ways of the world and chosen to write nasty, hurting, demeaning things? Do we distill wisdom or utterly destroy? Have we become part of the world or have we overcome it? Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!

  • July 11, 2020

    Saint of the Week

    St. Mark the Ascetic

  • July 10, 2020

    THE BLESSING OF THE LORD

    Proverbs 10:23 (10:22)

    The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of a righteous man;
    It enriches him, and grief of heart will not be added to it.

    Encouraging Words

    If we strive to follow in the footsteps of our Lord Jesus Christ, we will never fit into the culture around us. This is okay because we are not to be looking for kudos from the world but from our God. As we pursue Him, He will pour out His blessings upon us. He will enrich our lives and not let us be grieved. This is how He shows His love for us. Glory be to God!

  • July 9, 2020

    DISCREET LIPS



    Proverbs 10:20 (10:19)

    You will not escape sin by a multitude of words,
    But you of discreet lips will be forbearing.

    Personal Challenge

    I have often heard the statement, “God gave us two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we talk. There is much wisdom in this proverb that reminds us to have discreet lips. The more we talk, the higher the probability of saying something that we will regret. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!

  • July 8, 2020

    WISDOM

    Proverbs 9:9-12

    Give the opportunity to a wise man, and he will be wiser;
    Instruct a righteous man, and he shall continue to receive it.
    The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
    And the counsel of saints is understanding;
    For to know the law is characteristic of a good mind.
    For in this manner you will live a long time,
    And the years of your life shall be increased.
    My son, if you become wise in yourself,
    you shall also be wise toward your neighbor;
    But if you prove to be evil, you alone will go through troubles.

    Encouraging Words


    Why is it important for us to pursue God’s wisdom? This passage gives us so many reasons. The more we pursue God and His wisdom, the wiser we become. Duh! This is obvious, but what does it mean? The early church fathers believed wisdom in the Old Testament was referring to Jesus. So, the more we pursue Him, the more we become like Him. Why else? To gain an understanding of life. To have a good mind. To live a long time. To be wise toward others. To avoid trouble. These all sound like good reasons to me. Glory be to God!

  • July 7, 2020

    HEAR AND HEARKEN

    Proverbs 8:32-34 (8:33-34)

    Now therefore, my son, hear me:
    Blessed is the man who shall hearken to me
    And the man who shall guard my ways;
    Who watches daily at my doors,
    Who keeps watch at the doors of my entryways;
    For my issues are the issues of life,
    And grace is prepared from the Lord.

    Personal Challenge


    We are encouraged to listen to the Lord, to hear Him, and then to hearken (to give heed or attention) to what is said so that our lives might be blessed. Upon the receipt of these teachings from our Lord, we can then guard His ways, watch daily at the doors of His Kingdom here on earth, and receive the grace that He has prepared for us. Being a follower of Christ, a Christian requires ongoing action. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!

  • July 6, 2020

    SEEK HIM

    Proverbs 8:17

    I love those who love me,
    And those who seek me shall find me.

    Encouraging Words

    God is alive. He is not some carved or molded statue that can do nothing. He loves us no matter what. He also does not play hide-and-go-seek with us. He promises us that if we seek Him, we will find Him. Glory be to God!

  • July 5, 2020

    HOLD FAST

    Proverbs 5:1-2

    My son, hold fast to wisdom
    And incline your ear to my words,
    That you may guard good thinking;
    And I command you with the perception of my lips.


    Personal Challenge


    God’s wisdom is more valuable than silver or gold. It is a treasure that we should be willing to give up all our material wealth to obtain. God gives it freely to all who seek Him and pursue His righteousness. When we receive it from Him, we need to hold fast to it, incline our ear toward Him so that we can receive more, and guard our thoughts so that we can embrace good thinking to keep it. This is the best investment in the future. Glory be to God!

  • July 4, 2020

    Saint of the Week

    St. Paisios the Anthonite

  • July 3, 2020

    WATCHFULNESS 

    Proverbs 4:22 (4:23)

    Keep your heart with all watchfulness,
    For from these words are the issues of life.

    Personal Challenge

    Living a godly life is not based on just a one-time decision. We must constantly be watching over our heart and choosing to do those things that please and glorify God. The Christian journey is one where you are either moving forward or moving backward, there is no standing still. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!