Look at the wife that God can trust with her wisdom building her house and bringing life into it. This is not merely from labor and work but it is also from her speech and conduct. She speaks highly of her husband and of her children and lets them know how much they are valued and appreciated. She isn’t like the foolish destructive wife who will at the first moment she has go to one of her girlfriends and gets into a “gossip-fest” complaining of her rotten husband and kids not realizing that part of the reason they are “rotten” is because of what she has been speaking into their life. She tears apart her own home and dreams of where the grass is greener not realizing that the very minute she moves into those greener pastures death will slowly kill that land off as well. Husbands you can be just as guilty of this so don’t think you are off the hook.
You see it is about respect – You want to walk in your righteousness with every covenant promise coming to pass? Then respect and revere the Lord your God, knowing that it is He that put life into your body and gave you a purpose. Don’t resent Him because in your mind you had different ideas and concepts and because you are not spending time with Him you are not realizing the true desires of your heart that you should be going after. Watch your mouth! Don’t just go off and let your temper get the best of you in certain situations. You are not getting anywhere with your foolish ramblings. Instead you are actually making things worse! Don’t speak of all the problems in your life with a “victim mentality”… instead speak of solutions after you have consulted God and got His say on the matter. When God tells you something to do… do it! Sure it might mean that you have to get your hands dirty and do some things that aren’t really that appealing to you at first. It may even seem like an impossible task. But when you get God involved and actually do what He says the dirty and the less appealing you will find is not really that bad after all. You will also find that the seemingly impossible is indeed possible.
Speak the truth only! This will guarantee you trust and favor with God. When you go after Him to get guidance and understanding and when you ask for wisdom, He will give it to you because He knows that you will be a true ambassador of Him. If you look at those that are constantly lying and speaking down about the things of God you will see someone that is trapped in poverty and torment. You can speak the truth to them but be careful with your fellowship with them because they will eventually tear you down. These people try to make a loud open show of who they are and laugh at the face of God because they are caught up in their sin and deceit and they think that they will not have to pay for their actions. So remember to forgive and keep your heart clean. Don’t get caught up in sin that would cause you to walk around condemned. All of these things will cause your faith to not work and it will be apparent to those around you and it will impact your relationships.
Do you want your house to be a mighty and indestructible house? Do you want your family to be blessed and happy? Then get beyond your “natural thinking” and start thinking in the “supernatural”. Sure it may defy your logic and what may be the “popular opinion” but know that going that route is a path towards destruction. Sure you may have some “feel good” moments but it will be empty and you will feel unfulfilled. Sure you may be able to say “I did it my way” but is that type of pride worth the lack of satisfaction that can only be given from Father God? It’s good to take in the word of God and listen to it… but are you really applying it to your life? Is it shown in your actions? Is it heard in your speech? Are you doing your best to separate yourself from this world and it’s seductive ways? Or are you caught up in this world with its loud and obnoxious behavior that is riddled with self-indulgence and pride? Do you snap at the littlest things with rage and make decisions without consulting God first? Don’t you realize that by doing that you are not only losing your favor God but also with man, in fact they will resent you for your behavior and you will be judged base on it.
It’s simple – act on what God tells you and He will give you knowledge and understanding beyond your own comprehension. People will see this knowledge and respect you for it. With this comes favor and riches that will be recognized and heralded. People will be drawn to you because of it! Remember to not become hard-hearted towards these people. Instead keep your motivation rooted in God’s love that desires to only see the best for all of His children. This will bring you ultimate happiness. If you walk away from this you are caught up in sin and out of the will of God. With that you are walking susceptible to the curses of this world and God can’t do a thing about it. So do good – do his will and see His protection, mercy, truth and goodness operate in your life!
Sure if you work it will bring a result. Or as we know it by the kingdom, “if we sow, we reap”. But what kind of seed are you sowing? Is it filled with useless non-sense or destruction? That will send you directly to the poor house and make your life worthless. But riches and honor come from speaking and acting on God’s word, His truth! How are you using your time? Are you being a good steward over it? Or are you running around wasting it to the point of no results? If so, repent, and go and do what God has told us to do! That starts by saving souls and speaking of God’s goodness and truth. Be a good ambassador of Christ and never misrepresent Him. This kind of love and respect that you have for Him will be what will enable you to hold your head high and speak boldly with conviction knowing that any form of retaliation will not have any effect on you because you are shielded by almighty God! You will also have an abundant prospering of life that will pour out onto those around you and keep you from being caught up in one of the devil’s traps. People will be drawn to you by God’s glory and that is what will bring you honor. Remember, it’s about the people not about you. If you start making it about you the people will turn from you and the vision that God has set before you will pass away.
Again show restraint when it comes to anger because if you don’t you will look like a total and utter fool. Show God’s peace that passes your own intellect in every situation and watch how healthy of a life you will live. Do not act in jealousy or envy; after all that doesn’t have an ounce of God’s love in it and it will cause a root of bitterness in your life that will destroy your physical well being.
Don’t hold people back from their full potential for your own selfish agenda or motives because this will show that you are far from the will of God in your life and that you have very little fellowship with Him. Instead do all you can to promote others and help them get to the next level in life because this will show that you have God’s nature deep within you. Selfish agendas and motives will cause you nothing but heartache and death that will be seen by all and effects all as you are out of God’s protection and will. When you take on God’s “selfless” nature you will have the fullness of His wisdom operating in you and you will start to see things more clearly to be able to face the daily trials of life. This will bring you to higher places and promotions when you walk in the righteousness of God through our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus! This is because of His favor is upon you!
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