Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Psalm 119:105
Have you ever wondered what you were supposed to do about something? Just how to act or react in a certain situation? You want someone to talk to but you just can't find the words to express yourself? You just wish God himself would open up the skies and speak in an audible voice? If this is you, the answers you seek can be found in the words of scripture.
I once had a professor tell me that life doesn't come with a handbook. While life may not tell you which job to take or which car to buy, it does come with an instruction manual. There are principles in the word of God that apply to every situation. If applied, they yield such great wisdom that we often find the answers we are seeking by applying these principles to our lives.
Need an example? Proverbs says that a soft answer turns away wrath. So the next time your boss is angry just remember to speak softly and meekly. It takes restraint but it is possible. The list continues. The Bible talks about how to handle money and how to conduct oneself with the opposite sex. It gives wisdom about marriage, work, and even planning for retirement. It's all there; we just have to read it.
I have so often found the peace that my soul was craving while reading through Psalms or Proverbs. The beatitudes in Matthew 5 -7 are another great place to start. The answer may not come right away but the more we read the less direct answers we need. Something about learning the word of God helps us to grow to a point of being able to make decisions without so much hesitation. When begin to think scripturally suddenly we know what God would say about something because he has already told us in his word. We don't need a "prophetic revelation." The revelation has already been given if we would just heed it. This does not negate the need for personal prayer life. It does not negate the fact that God still speaks to us personally.However, we cheat ourselves by pondering questions that were answered long ago.
Do you need a personal word from God? Open your Bible - you might be surprised what you find.
Blessings,
Sullivan Jones
Have you ever wondered what you were supposed to do about something? Just how to act or react in a certain situation? You want someone to talk to but you just can't find the words to express yourself? You just wish God himself would open up the skies and speak in an audible voice? If this is you, the answers you seek can be found in the words of scripture.
I once had a professor tell me that life doesn't come with a handbook. While life may not tell you which job to take or which car to buy, it does come with an instruction manual. There are principles in the word of God that apply to every situation. If applied, they yield such great wisdom that we often find the answers we are seeking by applying these principles to our lives.
Need an example? Proverbs says that a soft answer turns away wrath. So the next time your boss is angry just remember to speak softly and meekly. It takes restraint but it is possible. The list continues. The Bible talks about how to handle money and how to conduct oneself with the opposite sex. It gives wisdom about marriage, work, and even planning for retirement. It's all there; we just have to read it.
I have so often found the peace that my soul was craving while reading through Psalms or Proverbs. The beatitudes in Matthew 5 -7 are another great place to start. The answer may not come right away but the more we read the less direct answers we need. Something about learning the word of God helps us to grow to a point of being able to make decisions without so much hesitation. When begin to think scripturally suddenly we know what God would say about something because he has already told us in his word. We don't need a "prophetic revelation." The revelation has already been given if we would just heed it. This does not negate the need for personal prayer life. It does not negate the fact that God still speaks to us personally.However, we cheat ourselves by pondering questions that were answered long ago.
Do you need a personal word from God? Open your Bible - you might be surprised what you find.
Blessings,
Sullivan Jones