In everything you do, I pray that you will seek wisdom. Wisdom will help you in your decision making and in every aspect of life. Wisdom is supreme, therefore seek wisdom. Wisdom will preserve your life and protect you. If you lack wisdom, ask the God of wisdom and He will give it to you.(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)
Thy word oh Lord, is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Psalm 119: 105)
Do you know what I am thinking?
Offence is one of the devil's most dangerous weapons. If someone offends you and you don't deal with the offence it soon turns into bitterness. I encourage you that if someone has offended you, please try and let go of it and try not to hold on to the offence. We must always try and forgive those who have wronged us, no matter how bad. God will fight against those who fight against you, he will contend against those who contend against you and He will fight your battle for you. If you don't let go of the offence, you weaken the hands of God in defending you, as He says that in order for our prayers to be answered we must forgive others. If you are finding it hard to let go, ask God for help in prayer and He will strengthen you and help you. There is no wisdom in holding onto offence. Please let go and let God. There is much wisdom in forgiveness.
Doing good is a matter of choice. You cannot do well or be of any good if you have unforgiveness in your heart. Unforgiveness brings pain and motivates you to revenge. You cannot do well if you have hatred in your heart. Harbouring hatred in our hearts drags us down to the pit of bitterness. You will find it hard to do any good if all you are preoccupied with is offence. Offence will surely come but it must not stop you from being a good person. Doing good is a matter of choice, your choice. When you choose to do good in spite of what has been done to you, heaven will applaud you. You will find peace of mind and satisfaction. It is better to give than to receive because in giving there is fulfilment, joy and happiness. The ability is in you to do good, the power is in you to do evil. The choice is yours. Doing good brings life, doing evil brings death, unhappiness and pain. Doing good is a matter of your will being submitted to the will of God. God desires that you do good unto others, as you would have them do unto you. If someone has wronged you continue to do good to that person. If you are hurt don’t stop doing good, as the good that you do will eventually become a testimonial of the true person that you are, so I encourage you today to continue to do good.
Some people start a project and after a few months or so they suddenly move on to another project whilst the previous was not finished. When the new project encountered some few problems they went on to start another unfinished project. Each time an obstacle gets in the way of a new project, another one is started and hence a cycle of unfinished projects begin. Are you one of those who start things without seeing them through? If you don’t see things through how will you know whether the outcome will be successful? It is only diligence that brings wealth. If you are not diligent in one thing, you will never experience the potential success of it. Pennies make pounds and cents make dollars. If you are constantly raking in a few pennies every day and you are diligent with what you are doing, you will soon rake in pounds or dollars one day. So whatever you do today, be diligent in doing it. Are you at work right now? Be diligent with your work and you will be promoted one day. Are you running a small business? Be diligent in it and you will one day be a large company. Are you a student trying to make something of your life? Be diligent in your studies and one day you’ll be a graduate in whatever field of study you have chosen. Am I saying you are not a diligent person? No! I’m encouraging you that whatever you do, do it well, be diligent with it and you will prosper. Why? Because diligent hands maketh rich!
A problem becomes a problem when you think there is no answer. A problem arises because it needs a solution. A problem needs an answer. A problem is a challenge not a problem. A challenge is a test of your ability to resolve a situation, it is a summon to action. A problem becomes a problem when you believe there is no solution. You must remember that there is always light at the end of every tunnel, so therefore there is a solution to EVERY problem. How do you see your challenges? No matter how big or small, there is a solution to EVERY problem. Don’t make a challenge a problem, make a challenge an adventure to be engaged in, a puzzle to be solved, an opportunity to learn something new. If you see your problems as a challenge then you will definitely find a way out. What’s your problem? It is just a challenge not a problem, it depends on how you see it. An inventor created the light bulb realising the challenge of not being able to see properly in the dark. He didn’t see darkness as a problem, he saw darkness as an opportunity to invent something new, and so he invented the light bulb. Don’t hang your head down and allow your problems to overwhelm you, look for a way out. You must engage and not ignore. If you ignore, it will lead to more problems. A solution, an answer is just right round the corner if only you can see and take the necessary steps to change your mindset. The solution starts with your mindset. There is a way out. You must first of all believe there is a way out. There is a way out, so don’t give up, look for the solution. The answer to the problem usually starts with you and how you see your situation. Are you looking at a problem or are you facing a challenge? The solution begins with you. Think positive and act now!
I hate laziness!
Whenever you’re down, remember you have something in you greater than any circumstance or situation. It is the JOY of the Lord.
There is a song, writer unknown to me, I can only remember the 1st stanza…
The word of the Lord is life,
"Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city." Proverbs 16:32
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3
Are you a gossip? You'd probably say no. "How dare you call me a gossip?", I hear you say. I am not accusing you at all, I am just prompting you to think about the things you do and the effects it might have on others. What things do you allow? Have you had someone call you lately saying "have you heard?, I heard that such and such is doing so and so and guess what, that person's marriage is falling apart, didn't you hear?" Your response at this point is so crucial to you being either a participator or a person of integrity, a person who cares about others. It takes only a simple word of gossip to destroy someone else's life. What if you were the person being gossiped about? Try and put yourself in other people's shoes. If you found out your friends had betrayed you through gossip would you be happy? My message to you today is to do unto others what you would have others do unto you. Gossip is not a good thing. Why don't you try and encourage others instead of pulling them down. It is better to build than to destroy. Remember, what goes around comes around. God bless you as you turn your back on gossips. Don't ignite the fire, put it out!
When I was young I used to think I knew it all but as I grew older I realised that I didn't know anything at all, in fact, I was just beginning to learn about life and the wisdom that comes from experience. The older you get, hopefully the wiser you'll become. If you are able to listen, you will learn more. Instead of talking too much and coming across like you know it all, why don't you take some time to listen. Listen to your elders, respect them and see from their point of view. Always consider good advice. It is not good to come to a place where we think we know it all. Tell me, who knows it all? There is not one man on the face of the earth who can claim they know everything. We all have something to learn from each other. Life in itself is there to teach us, so speak less and listen more. Where there are too many words, sin is not far away. Take time to consider what other people are trying to say to you. Try and listen to your parents or grandparents good advice. Usually older people give good advice because they have something to compare their lives with. This is called 'experience'. Take time to consider good advice and instruction and it will go well with you. What am I trying to say? He who holds his tongue is wise. Listen more and speak less, it will do you a world of good! 
It was reported in the news the other day that a farm owner had left all of his horses and ponies unattended, dishevelled and starving hungry. He abandoned them all in fields on the farmland. They were left in the cold unattended, starving hungry and very, very, thin. Think about it. These animals were created for our pleasure. We are supposed to look after them, groom them and also enjoy their beauty. Eventually the RSPCA came to their rescue and they are now being looked after in a better environment where they are appreciated and loved. Obviously the owner of these animals failed in their responsibility to take care of the animals but I bet the person must have thought they could live up to the task. The owner did not count the cost.
We all need wisdom whether young or old.Wisdom is the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgements.
For acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair. For giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young.
Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.
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