Promises for the Battle
Wisdom
Sustenance #6—Well-considered Words
The wise heart will consider what it might say, and to its speech will add instruction. Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 16:23–24 No kidding—we don’t have to say the first thing that comes to mind! No one would be offended if we thought before we … Continue reading
Godliness #5—Reconciled Godliness
I want to hear! What will the deity I AM speak when he speaks? He will speak peace to his people—his godly ones—so they do not turn back to folly. Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land. Psalm 85:8–9 In the midst of stressful lives, … Continue reading
Civility #4—Civil Righteousness
Where jealousy and self-centeredness exist, there is disruption and every worthless practice. But wisdom from God is first pure, then peaceable, considerate, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and authentic. His wisdom, planted peacefully by peacemakers, yields righteousness. James 3:16–18 ‘Politician’ has been a four-letter word for ages. In the classical age of … Continue reading
Beatitudes #2—Finding Wisdom
Fortunate are they who find wisdom, who obtain understanding, for these are more profitable than silver and yield better returns than gold. … Fortunate are all who hold on to them. Proverbs 3:13–18 Wisdom is the ability to see and secure a future for ourselves that we will enjoy forever, with no regrets. Applying it … Continue reading
Courage #8—Careful Courage
My beloved, just as you have always obeyed … work out your deliverance with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work among you, both to will and to work with good intent. Philippians 2:12–13 When life is difficult because neighbors and colleagues respond negatively to our Christian lifestyle, our best response … Continue reading
Speech #7—Persuasively Sweet
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Proverbs 16:22–23 Godly wisdom is the ability to see and to seek what will bring us the greatest happiness for the longest time in fellowship with God. … Continue reading
Speech #2—Wisdom and Justice
The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and speaks justice. The law of their God is in their heart; so their steps do not slip. Psalm 37:30–31 We are righteous as we commit our futures to all that God is for us in Jesus—delighting in him as the one who secures God’s blessing and teaches … Continue reading
Forgiven #8—Forgiven Praise
If you should mark iniquities, O Eternal, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you, that you might be feared. Psalm 130:3–4 Everything you do, Heavenly Father, shows me how magnificent you are; but especially your forgiveness! Forgiving me does not make you appear weak. Instead, it displays your great wisdom and power. It … Continue reading
Living Wisely #6—Wisely Done
Everyone who hears these words of mine, and acts upon them, is like a wise man who built his house upon the rock. The rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew and burst against that house; but it did not fall, for it had been founded upon the rock. Matthew 7:24–25 We … Continue reading
Living Wisely #4—Appreciative Wisdom
Since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened, I pray that the God, the glorious Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, will give to you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him, so that you may understand better the hope of his calling, the riches of the glory of his … Continue reading
Promises for the Battle 