Boast Not Thyself, Instead Help Others

Who among us is justified? I know it is not for me to judge; for God has purposed everything and everyone. However, there are times when I seem foreign unto myself; my life is a great mystery that continues to unfold before me. Therefore, I should not be confounded at how exceedingly difficult it is to understand the intentions of others.

One thing is certain, I am a great offender; for I'm guilty of things that I have yet to realize. I'm beginning to understand that I unwillingly participate in lies and deceit when I hide my face, but listen with my ears. It is better to flee when/if there is not yet strength or wisdom to rebuke that which is not good. Corruption is an evil force that has potential of ravaging an abundance. Fear not! We are loved in abundance; thus, God rebuketh Satan and Lord Christ increases our ability to rebuke sin.

PROVERBS 27:1-12
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day many bring forth. Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips. A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool's wrath is heavier than them both. Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy? Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wondereth from his place. Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbor that is near than a brother far off. My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me. A prudent man forseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

ST. LUKE 17:3-4
Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him. And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.

Father, thank you for your mercy and love! Thank you for sending your beloved son; our honorable savior, Lord Christ, to teach us the truth, patience and obedience. I pray that we be given wisdom and strength to remove sin from our lives and rebuke sin from other's lives; better it is to help another succeed than fail. Amen

To Everything There Is A Season

I have been graced with the opportunity to volunteer my time and abilities to a variety of charitable organizations in the East Bay and San Francisco Bay Areas. Volunteering is truly a gift that keeps giving, as I meet countless people who remind me of the goodness that can come from man. Nevertheless, I know there is endless suffering in this earthly life. Though I may be able to bring comfort to someone, through good works, it is only temporary.

I have a simple understanding, which is that God knows the best for all. I trust in God's way! And with Lord Christ to guide me there shall be goodness and purpose to my life.

ECCLESIASTES 3:1-13
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; a time to get , and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; a time to rend, and a time to sew; and a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it. He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God. I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.

I pray unto our Father that all with goodness is their heart know Lord Christ; for his guidance along the path of righteousness will bring forth God's purpose of man, and God's glory will be known.

Wisdom Is Greater Than Gold

Without the loving guidance of Lord Christ nothing good shall come from or of me. Though my intrinsic nature is filled with ignorance and foolishness God has chosen a righteous path for me, and to obtain it I must remain focused upon his love and the love of Lord Christ; their love is highest above all. Certainly I remain fearful of God, impart because I know how tragically lost I am without this unmistakable love.

Often I catch myself rushing through time and space. Sometimes my prayers lack enthusiasm. My attention to detail often seems clouded by impulsive thoughts and actions. Nevertheless, I remain blessed with the ability to call upon our Father, Lord God and Lord Christ for love, peace, joy, wisdom, understanding, comfort and help.

PROVERBS 16:16-25
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord, happy is he. The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

I pray unto our Father that he keep me humble, obedient, filled with wisdom and able to avoid causing pain. I also pray that all with goodness in their heart seek wisdom and understanding in all ways of living and remain filled with love.