Kawikaan

Proverbs 18:16 NIV A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great. King Solomon states his observation on this world that gifts indeed could mark the start of a new friendship. Apostle Paul quoted the Lord Jesus Christ in Acts 20:35 that "it is more blessed to give than to receive" (note that Apostle Paul didn't learn from other Apostles but spoke directly to the risen Lord) . A simple gift goes a long way in making new friends. It is the gesture that counts, and not on the value of the gift. A giver gives to both the rich and the poor, to both the great and a nobody. No wonder a genuine giver has many friends. Selfish persons, on the other hand, always think of themselves first so why would they give something to others if what they have were not even enough? The flow of blessings stopped at themselves, so they can't be a channel of God blessings. Some people only give if they can gain something in return - this is not giving but somewh...

Straight talk

Proverbs 4:24 NIV Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. King Solomon warns about deliberate desires to behave contrary to acceptable standards. No, we shouldn't even find outselves discussing ways to gain anything out of dishonest deeds. These are red flags about an unhappy lives ahead if we let them in. Negative thoughts were conceived in our minds and we let them gradually take hold of our lives if we spoke of them. Be a person of integrity, always protecting the heart from anything rotten.

Harvest in season

Proverbs 10:5 NIV He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. Our God is a God of order, with defined season for planting crops and with defined time for harvest. Life is a gift from our Creator, and every second that we exist is an opportunity for us to grow and be productive. It is our act of worship when we fully utilize all the talents He gave us. Giving the best of our ability at work/business/school/house even when we are alone is tantamount to giving the our best to God. Harvest is a joyous season of thanksgiving for the great produced that God provided. Let's partake in the festivity, let's do our part because God loves it when we give our best to things we do at the right timing.

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