Journey Through the Proverbs

Journey Through the Proverbs | Day 4

January 4, 2021

by Steve Pederson

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Daily Christian Affirmations

4 weeks ago

“Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” - Matthew 7:12I think of how I want others to treat me, and then I think… I’m going to treat others that way, whether they respond in kind or not. This, of course, is all based on a healthy self respect and valuing myself highly. If I think I’m worthless or unworthy, then I’m not going to think I’m worthy of being treated with the best of care. It’s hard to “do unto others as you would have them do to you” in a way that is Christ-like if you think you are unworthy - or worse, if you think you deserve to be treated better or as more important than others. Maybe another way of saying it would be - do unto others as Jesus would do unto them. Can you think of how this can apply to the people that are closest to you? ... See MoreSee Less

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Daily Christian Affirmations

4 weeks ago

You have a lot of options as to what you do in private. I’m grateful prayer is one of those options. “But when you pray, go into your private room, shut your door, and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” - Matthew 6:6I’m grateful that I don’t have to see God as someone who just assumes that, when I am in private, I’m up to no good. Not being able to “hide from God” is a good thing… Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,”even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you.- Psalm 139:7-12 ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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