If you shrug off an insult and refuse to take offense, you demonstrate discretion indeed. But the fool has a short fuse and will immediately let you know when he's offended. Proverbs 12:16 TPT Sometimes this is an incredibly hard thing to do, just shrugging off an insult or unkind words that somebody may have … Continue reading Learning to speak wisely
Marieka’s Journal
Wisdom means being teachable
For there is great satisfaction in speaking the truth, and hard work brings blessings back to you. A fool is in love with his own opinion, but wisdom means being teachable. Proverbs 13: 14-15 TPT The thing that jumped out to me in this passage in Proverbs is that wisdom means being teachable. My understanding … Continue reading Wisdom means being teachable
Wisdom, the key to living the best life
Wisdom. We all want it and we all need it. I have been spending time immersed in the the book of Proverbs in The Passion Translation (I just love this translation) . At the beginning of the book the translator, Dr Brian Simmons writes this... The revelation herein will make you a champion. You will … Continue reading Wisdom, the key to living the best life
understanding your identity : we need to start over
https://youtu.be/DcJV7j5D3PU One of my favorite songs at the moment is Simple Gospel by United Pursuit. I love these words from the song... I want to know you Lord like I know a friend, So I’m laying down all my religion. I use to think that I could box you in. I’ve been told to be … Continue reading understanding your identity : we need to start over
understanding your identity : learning to love yourself
Now that we have a better understanding of our Heavenly Father - His beautiful nature and His unending love for us now we need to start to understand our identity. But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called … Continue reading understanding your identity : learning to love yourself
Marieka Lake 