Just a reminder that if you click on the date above it will bring up the Bible and verses for today's reading. This is so easy and convenient. My devotion's come from practical, relevant life stories that match the real and raw places of my own life. God has challenged me and taught me some very powerful lessons. My daily devotion's stem from a portion of the days reading. Take the time to read the bible verses and then refer to my devotion to see how the bible came to life in my neck of the woods!
Happy Reading!
King Solomon brings us the book of proverbs. He has used his life of mistakes to bring us wisdom on skillful living. The book of proverbs often refers to the "path" or the "way". It provides a Godly goal and a means to reach the goal. My post from yesterday challenges you to ponder your path, take a look if you have a minute.
Solomon addresses the problem of sexual immorality in Proverbs chapter 7. He turned from wisdom at one time and followed after his own folly.
How often do we turn from what we know is right and folly after our flesh desires?
When we follow hard after those desires we give no thought to the path of life and the consequences will be dreadfully real.
I have experienced the sting in my life from a broken marriage. My hope was gone and my heart was sick. I did not have the treasures of Gods promises to burn in my heart and help me through the struggles. However, God knew my deepest pain and heard my cries. I came to the end of my rope and knew I needed to learn how to depend on God. I am grateful for the people the Lord had divinely placed in my life for this exact season.
The person that enters into an adulterous relationship has allowed the eyes and mind to to become obsessed with a lustful portrait. This individual man or woman makes a choice to put themselves willingly in the way of temptation. In Proverbs chapter 7 you will see a graphic portrait of what I believe Solomon experienced. He gave graphic illustrations of the seductress. The woman chose to dress provocatively, she used flattering speech and was outside her home hanging around in the wrong places.
It takes two people to fall into the trap of an adulterous relationship. As women we need to be careful not to end up being the seductress. We often think that we would never do something like that but when our emotions are restless and unfulfilled we can easily choose the wrong path. I have witnessed close friends that fell in the trap of loneliness and restlessness and when emotions are not guarded they can tug us down the wrong route. We need Gods wisdom when we struggle and He will give us the right perspective and tackle our inner conflict.
As women we need to make sure we are in the right places. Sometimes our "girls night out" takes us to local towns with great restaurants however, the twilight of the evening can put things in our path that could eventually "cost" us. We need to be wise women and protect our heart from turning and straying down wrong paths. I have also witnessed the flirt of eye contact and how that dangerous lure ended up destroying a family.
We often blame the men for cheating but we as women need to ponder our paths also. I was not walking the best path early in our marriage and neither was my husband. When two people are not united in the truth of Gods wisdom someone will end up getting hurt. Our marriage today only survives because Gods word burns in our hearts helping us to remember wise choices. Sunday church service burns in our hearts throughout the week reminding us of the game of life and the right moves to make on the board!
I want to pause a second and speak a word of encouragement to the marriages or individuals hurting. Please hang on and turn to God for help and wisdom. My husband and I went down a wicked path so I do not take the sentence lightly that I wrote above about us both going to church and being united in Gods truth together. Listen girlfriends, that was not reality for me at one time, but I chose to change and persevere. God then took over and His power showed up in amazing ways. So please believe big, it takes one person in the relationship to take a stand and believe for change. Regardless, you will see the power of God by your personal choice to stand strong, seek God and choose wisdom. Some days God may just show up to comfort and hold you in your pain and reveal His power by settling your sick heart. I can vividly remember God holding me while I was crying on my bed one night. Friends He is so very real.
God is good, His mercy, grace and wisdom is a must for my family. Everyday we all make mistakes and often more wrong choices then good. But God is always waiting to teach us wisdom and help us make the right moves in the game of life. We may loose some games but in those loosing times we gain through the experience. We accept correction, change and then grow.
I have another video teaching I would love to share with you. I have used this before on a recent post called "A Sex successful marriage" if you have 35 minutes please view the treasures in this teaching. I talk specifically about the dangers of adultery. I pray it brings value and blessing to your life. May you sparkle today and your worth be far above the most beautiful rubies.
Proverbs Lesson #3
Sweet blessings,
