From: "Phil Rembleski" <PHIl@rescuechurchofchrist.org>

To: "1111RESCUEMEMBERS"

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Sent: Wed, Sep 4, 2024 at 5:22 AM

Subject: 9-4-24 THOUGHTS

9-4-24   THOUGHTS

In Proverbs, when I see the words “My son”, I’ve always thought “that’s me”!  It could be “My daughter” as well.  The wisdom here is eternal wisdom to every person in every time.  Wisdom (personified) is speaking, we are to listen.  These 10 verses are a good summary of how to live life.  Let us be wise, dear brother and sister.  Focus and priority are to be found in these words.

Prov 3:1-10     My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments; 2  For length of days and years of life  And peace they will add to you. 3  Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart. 4  So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man. 5  Trust in the LORD with all your heart  And do not lean on your own understanding. 6  In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. 7  Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.  8  It will be healing to your body And refreshment to your bones.  9  Honor the LORD from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; 10  So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine.

My Prayer:
Father, You give and we receive.  Help us to give back to You from what is first, the best.  We know we need Your help every step of the way.  Teach us to write kindness and truth on the tablets of our hearts. May our understanding come solely from Your mind, O God.  May we focus on You and not on ourselves or the things of this world.  Lord, make us servants,  as Jesus was.   We pray always in His name,     Amen.