10 For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.
11 Discretion will protect you,
and understanding will guard you.
This chapter is God's instruction for what I was feeling and noted in my comments yesterday, it feels very timely--get God's word in my heart and there are great benefits even while here on earth.
There are a few people I know who really study the bible with intensity and it does seem to me there is a pleasant calmness about their soul. There is a quiet confidence they have that probably comes from knowing in their heart how very safe they are at all times. Your Dad is one of those people, I want to be like that myself.
have a great day,
Knut
i agree......its funny that you say that.
ReplyDeleteI recently had my performance review with my boss, for 2012. He told me that there is a quiet calmness and at the same time a confidence in me. Although, I don't feel that way, and don't see it......I think its because for the first time in my career, I'm understanding that whatever happens here at work....it really doesn't matter, and its not what's ultimately important. And therefore, my performance here is improving as a result. Isn't that strange? It feels rather "Sienfeld-ian". You have to do the opposite.
I don't want it to sound like i think i have it all figured out. I cerntainly don't. But, the daily reading of God's word is making a dramatic improvement in my life.......just like you said.
I'm sure people around you see it in you as well....even if you don't see it yourself.
have a great one
that's great to hear and I sure hope you are right. not sure I feel the quiet confidence yet, but I want it.
ReplyDeleteI do use James 1:19 Quick to listen, slow to speak on almost a daily basis at work. I know its making a difference because I catch myself saying it in my head when I would normally be already blurting out my thoughts--sometimes I'm sure because I selfishly want to show I know something. I try now to make sure I have a point. (it makes it sooo much more interesting for the listner) couldn't help myself.
thanks for sharing your comments, I know this is making a difference.