“Exalt Yahweh with me, and let’s exalt His name together.” ~King David
King David knows what it is like to be in some tough places. He spent much of his life in …
Tag Archives: Wise Sayings
Do we find our strength in God?
There is a lot to know in life. As it turns out, most of them aren’t critical. They do not …
“Wait for Yahweh; be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for Yahweh!” ~King David
Today is a day to persevere and stay on track with God. Jesus challenges me to pick up my cross …
“The friendship of Yahweh is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.” ~King David
Jesus calls me to maturity and to be a friend. It is my obedience and worship of God that leads …
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight.” ~King David
There are all types of ways I miss God’s goal for my life (sin). Some are just plain stupid. As …
Do we know the first thing about tomorrow?
There are a few things I know. God has been good to give me that knowledge. There are many things …
“This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” ~Apostle John
When we think of leaders, how often do we think of love and truth? That should become our normal criteria. …
Do we have zeal for God’s service? Does it consume us?
Zeal can be defined as “focused desire, characterized by passion and commitment.” The Bible often describes God and His followers …
“Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.” ~King David
Why this is important: There is a lot to be said for staying the course with God. He certainly …
“The precepts of Yahweh [the Lord] are right, rejoicing the heart.” ~King David
I can count on God. God sees the whole picture and pulls it all together for me. I rely on …
“Commit your work to Yahweh [the Lord], and your plans will be established.” ~King Solomon
I love to plan. It is a passion of mine. It is comforting to me. It provides me the illusion …
“My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.” ~King Solomon
I am an extremely fortunate man. My earthly father gave me excellent advice. I don’t know if he saw that …
Does the victory belong to Jesus?
I have been thinking about this lately. I should prepare. That is an exceptionally good thing. But I have no …
“To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!” ~King Solomon
God’s goal for us is that our conversations are pleasant. Arguing and fights aren’t what he has in mind. Love …
Is God gracious and in a good mood?
God is gracious. It is all God, through his son Jesus, and not anything I do. God gives His grace …
“It is better to take refuge in Yahweh [the Lord] than to trust in man.” ~King David
Who do I trust? When I need help, who do I call? If I need some money to get me …
Will God’s consolations cheer our souls?
I get scared. I am upset. I get beside myself and lose it. It happens. It is not pleasant. I …
“Give ear to my words, Yahweh; consider my groaning.” ~King David
King David, in his wisdom, pleads for God to pay attention. David knows he isn’t making any sense. I know …
What is the role of prayer in battling depression?
There are times I am in the dumps. It happens. It is not always pretty but it is true. God …
“With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!” ~King David
It is so easy to become distracted. King David knew that so very well. I am thinking it is even …
“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance …” ~King Solomon
God has a goal in mind for me. Am I ready? Have I prepared? Will I be up to the …
“I bless Yahweh who gives me counsel; in the night also, my heart instructs me.” ~King David
God’s good word to us is constant. There are no ups and downs with his love. The message of Jesus …
“A good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.” ~King David
There is such a thing as tit for tat. Being mean gets you meanness in return. While Jesus teaches us …
Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, Yahweh (O Lord!)” ~King David
Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to change our minds (repent). Do we need more, or do we have more than …
“Yahweh takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation.” ~King David
We have amazing news. This is not trivial. This is beyond good. This is great. God is in a good …
“It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.” ~King Solomon
Confession time: I get into arguments sometimes. Not pleasant to admit but it is true. God’s goal for me is …
“From the fruit of his mouth a man eats what is good, but the desire of the treacherous is for violence.” ~King Solomon
Wisdom suggests that we have conversations that are helpful. That starts with what is in our heart, continues with what …
Can we have a pure heart?
God spends a lot of time talking about the heart. God longs for me to have His heart. That is what …
“The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of Yahweh; he turns it wherever he will.” ~King Solomon
Sometimes my thoughts wander off when I am praying and meditating. They move away to my “agenda” and what I …
“Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. ” ~King Solomon
The first thing is cultivating a love of learning. To be wise means we need to grow. It is not …
“Do not move an ancient landmark or enter the fields of the fatherless, for their Redeemer [Advocate] is strong; he will plead their cause against you.” ~King Solomon
Why this is important: God cares for the poor, the widow, the orphan, the homeless, the sick, those in jail; …
“Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” ~King Solomon
Why this is important: Conventional wisdom is that there is no reward for a good and honest life. There is …
What does King David want to know?
King David asks God a great question. David talks with God all the time and he asks God a lot …
Does God know how difficult this is?
Hope is a big deal. Faith is essential. These are important foundations in the Kingdom of God. With King David, …
“Let those who delight in my righteousness shout for joy and be glad and say evermore, “Great is Yahweh, who delights in the welfare of his servant!” ~King David
I have something to shout about. I have family and friends that want the best for me. They really do. …
“Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!” ~King David
God’s love never fails. It just does not stop. We see Him some days through our own eyes, and we …
“Delight yourself in Yahweh, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” ~King David
God has a goal for us. God wants us to spend time with him. God wants us to keep company …
“Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” ~King David
Oh, how we love to plan. We worship our to do lists. Some of us even put things on them …
“The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.” ~King Solomon
We have all experienced being around someone with a foul mouth. We have all experienced someone whose speech is a …
Are we willing to cry aloud to God?
Why this is important: My enemy (Satan) enjoys mocking me. He gets so much pleasure from it. It is fun and …
“Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God!” ~King David
King David had real enemies and he was a warrior for GOD. He knew GOD was the only one who …
“The precepts of Yahweh [the Lord] are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of Yahweh [the Lord] is pure, enlightening the eyes.” ~King David
Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …
“The man who cannot control himself becomes absurd when he wants to rule over others.” ~Isaac Arama
I don’t like to get in trouble. I do get in trouble even though I don’t like it. Usually, it …
“Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!” ~King David
It is one thing to start on the journey with God, but it is completely another to finish and stay …
How does wisdom start?
I start with Jesus. I must. That is where wisdom starts. This verse teaches that the fear of God is …
“The counsel of Yahweh [the Lord] stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.” ~King David
Why this is important: David knows a lot about God’s plan for countries and kingdoms. We can plan and scheme …
“Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income” ~King Solomon
The main thing: We must be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. We live in America and that is clear. If …
“With my lips I declare all the rules of your mouth.” ~King David
God wants us to say it. Say it aloud. Say it to ourselves. Say it to others. God, through King …
“My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped.” ~King David
With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the …
How do we incline our heart to understanding?
My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, making your ear attentive to wisdom …
“The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.” ~King Solomon
The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life. …
“Sin is any failure to conform to the moral law of God in act, attitude, or nature.” ~Wayne Grudem
God made my life complete when I placed all the pieces before him. When I got my act together, he gave …
“With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!” ~King David
God says a lot. He has given us lots to think about. God’s wisdom is the key to our life, every …
“God has made everything beautiful in its time.” ~King Solomon
It is all good. God has His plan. God is going to do it. I need to listen, talk with Him …
“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.” ~King Solomon
The main thing: When we follow God, doing what He wants us to do, our words are His words. God’s words …
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.” ~King Solomon
Fighting too much? Arguing too often? What can I do? God calls us to love. God’s main goal for …
“Your steadfast love, Yahweh [O Lord], extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds.” ~King David
God has nothing but love in mind for us. It is exquisite. God’s love for us is amazing. God is …
“Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.” ~King Solomon
A sluggard is habitually lazy or inactive. Such a person does not take personal responsibility for his own life. The …
Can we hide from God?
I am an open book to our heavenly Father. He knows everything I am going to say before I even …
Is a good life like a fruit bearing tree?
Why it is important: When we live the life, God has intended for us, it is like a tree that …
Have we been made free by the truth?
We all know people who have something to say about everything. Is this me? Is this you? Think about it. …
What happens when we ignore discipline in our lives?
Discipline is a very important principle in God’s world. God disciplines us for our own good. God is a loving …
Are we trying to impress others?
Here is something for me to assess. Am I being pretentious? Am I pretending and showing off what I have …
Is an evasive eye is a sign of trouble ahead?
What matters the most: You know there is trouble ahead when someone won’t sit down with you face-to-face and meet …
If good people barely make it, what’s in store for the bad?
Why it matters to Jesus: Jesus is straight with us. The way is not easy. He says it over and over. …
Is good character a great insurance policy?
Good character is important. Doing the right thing, God’s thing, makes all the difference. Solomon’s dad understood that following what …
What is God’s goal for our hearts?
It is God’s goal for us to align our hearts with our words in a way that is acceptable to …
What do I want from God? What should I ask for?
God offered Solomon anything he wanted. He could have anything at all. Now that is amazing. What did Solomon want? …
Am I a student of good?
There are many things we can be students of. Seeking good is God’s goal for us. God wants us to …
Am I a loafer and lazybone?
This is a stunning insight from Solomon. God’s goal for us is that we work. Work is Godly. Work is …
Is my grandeur to forgive and forget?
I need to learn how to hold my tongue. Easier said than done some days. Someone says something and off …
Can I really escape God?
Ever heard of Francis Thompson? Young guy, drop out, drug addict, drifter, sometime homeless. Eventually diseased and dead at 48. …
Should I beg God?
Jesus said, “Everyone who asks (begs) receives …” Sometimes it takes a lot for us to ask. We think we …
Jesus brings calm into our lives. Jesus brings peace. Jesus drives out the darkness.
I remember as a child not wanting to sleep in the dark. There were monsters in the closet and under …
What is God’s message to us today?
This is both prophecy about Jesus and also a message to us as God’s children. Our God is a living, …
“If I’m sleepless at midnight, I spend the hours in grateful reflection.” ~King David
Some nights I don’t sleep as well as I would like. How do I use the time? Worrying? Tossing and …
“Ignorant zeal is worthless; haste makes waste.” ~King Solomon
Am I confused with trying to be fast rather than being correct? God is patient. God is not in a …
“Love to you, Lord God! You pay a fair wage for a good day’s work!” ~King David
I hear this clearly. I can count on God. My strength comes straight from God. It is not of my …
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me.” ~King David
I must have a pure heart. Jesus is clear on that. I can’t see God without a pure heart. Is …
“For You are great and do wondrous deeds; You alone are God.” ~King David
I am constantly amazed and stunned at how good God is and beautiful His works are. He has done wonderful …
“Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights.” ~King Solomon
How can I become wise? That is an essential question. I need to figure it out. King Solomon was the …
Will I be devoted to a dead life? Am I a stump, dead and rotting?
I want to live a life that is flourishing. I really do. I can’t do it on my own though. …
“God, listen to me shout, bend an ear to my prayer.” ~King David
I call on God. I plead with God to listen to me. I don’t just whisper. I shout it out …
“Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the MASTER will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared” ~King Solomon
Am I ready to be bold and have confidence when I approach Jesus in prayer? Jesus is my great high …
“A meal of bread and water in contented peace is better than a banquet spiced with quarrels” ~King Solomon
There is something about enjoying a peaceful meal. It can be alone or with families and friends. I come away …
“Give us help for the hard task; human help is worthless. In God we’ll do our very best; he’ll flatten the opposition for good.” ~ King David
I love it when friends help. It is always a blessing. But there is always a limit to what can …
“With the pure You show Yourself pure, and with the crooked You show Yourself astute.” ~King David
God is pure and holy. There is nothing about God that is false at all. There is no evil in …
“God made everything with a place and purpose; even the wicked are included—but for judgment.” ~King Solomon
I can take comfort in the fact that God has made everything. It has all been planned out. God has …
“Strong God, I’m watching you do it, I can always count on you — God, my dependable love.” ~King David
Some days I get in a heap of trouble. My enemies are after me. King David had that in spades. …
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” ~King David
I want to have a pure heart. If my heart is pure, I will see God. I want a heart …
“Knowledge flows like spring water from the wise; fools are leaky faucets, dripping nonsense.” ~King Solomon
God is gracious and kind to us. He gives wisdom and knowledge. It is lack turning on the faucet. Once …
“Do you really speak righteously, you mighty ones? Do you judge people fairly?” ~King David
God is looking for righteous leaders. I want leaders who know how to speak righteously and know what justice means. …
“Lady Wisdom builds a lovely home; Sir Fool comes along and tears it down brick by brick.” ~King Solomon
Wisdom in an amazing character trait. I want more of it. I need more of it. God is in a …
“I’m ready, God, so ready, ready from head to toe, ready to sing, ready to raise a tune.” ~King David
King David is being chased by Saul. He is hiding in a cave. He is in a very tough spot. …
“Intelligent children listen to their parents; foolish children do their own thing.” ~King Solomon
I learned this the hard way with my dad. There was a period of time I thought he was an …
“God, you did everything you promised, and I’m thanking you with all my heart.” ~King David
God is very faithful and loyal. God does everything He promises. I can count on that. My job is to …
“Better to be poor and honest than a rich person no one can trust.” ~King Solomon
The pursuit of possessions and wealth and a preoccupation with physical things is futile and dissatisfying. Materialism is defined as “the …
“Dignify those who are down on their luck; you’ll feel good — that’s what God does.” ~King David
God has given me a job. It is straightforward. There are lots of people down on their luck. My job …
“A woman of gentle grace gets respect, but men of rough violence grab for loot.” ~King Solomon
I am called to gentle and humble. Jesus is clear with me that I should meek. I should look to …
“God, for your sake, help me! Use your influence to clear me. Listen, God—I’m desperate. Don’t be too busy to hear me.” ~King David
I am desperate some days. I don’t see a way out. God doesn’t seem to care. What should I do? …
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