The Daily Blueprint for 12-5-07

James: book of Godly wisdom - part 14

JAMES 1:19-20
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: for the wrath of man does not work the righteousness of God.

Its been said that God gave us two ears and one month -so that we would listen twice as much as we speak! I am a quiet person -you won't hear me talking all that much - but even I have problems keeping my mouth shut when it needs to stay shut -Ive put my foot in my mouth a time or two - you would think the taste of leather soles would get old - but again and again - I have been in trouble- I have not been swift to hear or slow to speak - Its been taught to us since we were kids -that we must speak up for ourselves - we must stand up -or else people will walk over us - this advise seems odd in the face of James - James says we should be slow to speak but quick to listen - those of you who are married know all too well how we as husbands get into trouble with one simple thing - our mouths -when it comes to our wives -we cannot seem to keep our mouths shut - sigh - but the good news is if we take what James has said to heart - our lives would be much better - and we would save ourselves many hurt feelings- after all -our wrath will never bring about the righteousness of God. We may think our much talking -our loudness will cause our way to get done -its not the case -we won't many friends if we are not willing to be quick to listen - many times its not a hearing problem -but a listening problem -and many times we all miss so much because we won't submit to God and only run our mouths when He leads us too - lets be sure we allow God to have His way in our lives and lovingly tell others of His great love!

a side note: When was the last time you listened to what God had to say?
in CHRIST we should become good listeners and bad complainers!
PRAYERS * PRAISES * PREVIEWS:
Thanks for your prayers for my wife Missy - she is doing better and it seems like this surgery worked to relieve much of her pain! She will be out of work for 4 weeks - pray that she is pain free soon -thanks!
Beginning December 21st - UNTO US - THE CHRISTmas Devotionals! Lets celebrate what GOD has done unto us! Be in prayer about this series!
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PRAYER FOCUS: Peru

Pray for God's peace to clam the fears of all the earthquake survivors
Pray that those helped by Samaritian's Purse will experience God's love as we continue to work.
Pray that God will open doors for further ministry in Peru.

Thank you for praying for Peru!

---Pray for the Gift Shoebox Ministry of Samaritan's Purse---

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