Wisdom Versus Power

Some of us who have lived a long time in addiction often feel that we don’t have much to live for and believe that the opportunity to live life to the full has passed us by.  However, with God as our guide, we can do much good in our community regardless of the fact we currently may not have a good reputation or much money.

If God has given us life and breath, He has something that He wants to accomplish through us.  When we are willing and faithful to use the talents and opportunities we have been given to help others and ourselves, God’s great plan for our lives will move forward. 

We don’t have to push and shove to get ahead.  In fact, words spoken softly will achieve more than pushing and shoving.  Our responsibility is to offer what God is giving us and leave the outcome with Him.  Each of us will give an account to God for the opportunities He opens up for us. 

ach of us will give an account of ourselves to God.  But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (Romans 14:12, 2 Peter 3:18 NIV) 

In the first Bible quote above, the people of the community may have forgotten about the poor man’s contribution when things returned to normal but God didn’t, and here we are thousands of years later receiving encouragement from the record of what he did.  We don’t know the long-term influence of our obedience to God’s plans and purposes, but everything done for God will last.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank You for all You have taught me in both the good and difficult times in my life.  Help me to learn from Your principles and give me wisdom so I can offer life giving advice to those around me.  Amen

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