There is an old saying that goes, "Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime." I'm sure we have all seen this play out is some form or another in our lives. There are lots of people who want a hand out but fewer who want a hand up; there are more that want you to give them something than that want to go out and earn something.
I think there are even those that you can try to teach how to fish that wouldn't want to stand in the hot sun and fish, that's just too hot and too much work. Yet, how rewarding it is to have someone take the time to teach me a practical skill. Knowledge can be very powerful. So, too, can the lack of knowledge.
Today's word is Proverbs 20:15, NLT, which reads, "Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies."
King Solomon decided and reminded us all that wise words, someone telling us, showing us, how to do something was more precious than gold or fine jewels. Knowledge is something that can't be bought. Oh, you can "buy" an education, but, working for one, studying and striving, learning, obtaining knowledge is far more valuable.
I have been very blessed to have those who have instilled things in me, who have taken the time to teach me to fish instead of giving me the fish. I am grateful that GOD has put people in my life that will take the time to teach me things and instill in me things that have benefited me, and will continue to do so. I also pray that GOD will allow me to dispense some wise words.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Friday, July 26, 2019
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Forgive me for my failures
The small group that I am a member of has men in it that aren't afraid to point out failures, which is a good thing for me. Maybe it isn't a problem for some of you but I can get a little full of myself from time to time and it is nice to have a group of folks who love me to bring me back to reality and to remind me that I am not perfect, and that this world would be just fine without me.
Now, they do this is a very loving way; they are never harsh or offensive, just to the point and effective. I think we all need to be reminded that we are children of the Most High GOD. He has adopted us into His family. But, it's not about us; it's about Him.
Today's word is Psalm 139:24, NLT, which reads, "Point out anything in me that offends You, and lead me along the path of everlasting life."
In today's word, David is praying for GOD to point out, to remind him, to tell him, anything about him that GOD finds offensive. I wonder if I have the courage to pray the same prayer. I wonder what GOD would point out if I asked Him to. The truth is, I already know the things that I am doing that I should not do. Don't you?
The gist of my thought today is simply that I am blessed to have a group of friends that will remind me that I am not all that, and a bag of chips. I am blessed to have a GOD Who knows that I am not all that and, yet, still loves me. I want to be pleasing to Him. Please, LORD, point out my sins and forgive me for my failures.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Receive mercy
I heard a saying many years ago that goes, "The only time you should ever lie is to keep yourself out of trouble." Seems reasonable, right? But, there really isn't a good reason to lie. Oh, don't get me wrong, I have told many lies, MANY. Not bragging, confessing.
It seems that the more we lie, the more we have to lie. The more we tell a story to try to get out of trouble, the bigger the story has to get in order to make it believable. Then, as for me, I usually always slip up somewhere and have to confess that I lied. Yeah, even though I still find myself telling one from time to time, the truth is that lying will get you nowhere.
Today's word is a good reminder about taking responsibility for our actions and words. Proverbs 28:13, NLT, reads, "People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they will confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy."
We can all try to conceal our sins but sooner or later it usually always comes out. And, even if we are able to fool those around us, GOD always knows. And, today's word reminds us that trying to conceal our sins will not prosper us. Even if we sort of get away with it, it will eat at us on the inside and make us miserable.
BUT, if we will confess our sins and turn from them, we will receive mercy. We are all going to mess up from time to time. We are all going to drop the ball, make an error, run amok. But, if we will confess it and turn from it we will receive mercy.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
It seems that the more we lie, the more we have to lie. The more we tell a story to try to get out of trouble, the bigger the story has to get in order to make it believable. Then, as for me, I usually always slip up somewhere and have to confess that I lied. Yeah, even though I still find myself telling one from time to time, the truth is that lying will get you nowhere.
Today's word is a good reminder about taking responsibility for our actions and words. Proverbs 28:13, NLT, reads, "People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they will confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy."
We can all try to conceal our sins but sooner or later it usually always comes out. And, even if we are able to fool those around us, GOD always knows. And, today's word reminds us that trying to conceal our sins will not prosper us. Even if we sort of get away with it, it will eat at us on the inside and make us miserable.
BUT, if we will confess our sins and turn from them, we will receive mercy. We are all going to mess up from time to time. We are all going to drop the ball, make an error, run amok. But, if we will confess it and turn from it we will receive mercy.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Monday, July 22, 2019
Faithful
What do you want to be known for? What do you want your legacy to be? I have had that question posed to me lately and have given it a fair amount of thought. First, I will say that I would like to live a completely anonymous life and die and go to Heaven. But, I know that there is more to it than that.
I certainly want to be remembered for being a good husband and father. I want to be remembered for being a hard worker and for seeing things through. I want to be remembered as being someone who showed up and met the challenges. I want to be remembered as someone who was dependable, trustworthy and honorable. I think I can sum it up in one word, which I will shortly.
Today's word is Psalm 33:4, NIV, which reads, "For the word of the LORD is right and true; He is faithful in all He does."
We know without a doubt that GOD'S word is right and true. There is nothing that GOD has said that has not happened, or will not happen. We can trust that what GOD says, GOD will do. The Bible tells us that GOD does not change and that He CANNOT lie; He is incapable of lying. His word is right and true.
The second part of today's word is what I want to be remembered for: "He is faithful in all He does." I know the verse is talking about GOD but I want to be found faithful. When my time here on earth is over and GOD calls me home, I want to be found faithful.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
I certainly want to be remembered for being a good husband and father. I want to be remembered for being a hard worker and for seeing things through. I want to be remembered as being someone who showed up and met the challenges. I want to be remembered as someone who was dependable, trustworthy and honorable. I think I can sum it up in one word, which I will shortly.
Today's word is Psalm 33:4, NIV, which reads, "For the word of the LORD is right and true; He is faithful in all He does."
We know without a doubt that GOD'S word is right and true. There is nothing that GOD has said that has not happened, or will not happen. We can trust that what GOD says, GOD will do. The Bible tells us that GOD does not change and that He CANNOT lie; He is incapable of lying. His word is right and true.
The second part of today's word is what I want to be remembered for: "He is faithful in all He does." I know the verse is talking about GOD but I want to be found faithful. When my time here on earth is over and GOD calls me home, I want to be found faithful.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Failure
Forgiveness can be hard. Not for JESUS; He died in order to allow us to live. He loves to forgive us. But, for us, or, especially for me, forgiveness can be really hard. And, not that I can't forgive others; I sometimes find it very difficult to forgive myself.
If forgiving yourself is not a problem for you, good for you. I have found it difficult at times to fully forgive myself. I have probably shared with you before that I don't like to fail. Yes, failure is a part of life, it helps us develop character, it teaches us invaluable lessons, and I am okay with failing. I hate when I fail GOD. And, when I do fail Him, I can really find it hard to forgive myself.
Today's word is a quote about forgiveness: Never be a prisoner of your past. It was just a lesson, not a life sentence.
It is absolutely true that we can hold on to things way longer than we should. Holding on to those sins, those failures rob us of the true joys of today. Holding on to those failures and beating ourselves up over them again and again sets us up to fail even worse the next time. We have to ask forgiveness and not do it again.
We are all going to fail. We are all going to mess it up. We are all going to let others down. We are all going to let ourselves down. But, failure does not have to be final. Failure is a part of life, but, failure should not define our lives.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
If forgiving yourself is not a problem for you, good for you. I have found it difficult at times to fully forgive myself. I have probably shared with you before that I don't like to fail. Yes, failure is a part of life, it helps us develop character, it teaches us invaluable lessons, and I am okay with failing. I hate when I fail GOD. And, when I do fail Him, I can really find it hard to forgive myself.
Today's word is a quote about forgiveness: Never be a prisoner of your past. It was just a lesson, not a life sentence.
It is absolutely true that we can hold on to things way longer than we should. Holding on to those sins, those failures rob us of the true joys of today. Holding on to those failures and beating ourselves up over them again and again sets us up to fail even worse the next time. We have to ask forgiveness and not do it again.
We are all going to fail. We are all going to mess it up. We are all going to let others down. We are all going to let ourselves down. But, failure does not have to be final. Failure is a part of life, but, failure should not define our lives.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Do Not Consent
Some advice is so simple, so easy, so obvious that we think it can't possibly be good advice. Like when we were younger and our parents would say, "Don't touch that, it is hot." We could have listened and not touched it, but, we had to see for ourselves. And, guess what? We learned what "Hot" meant. Same goes for "Wet Paint"; folks will touch it just to see if it is still wet. Obvious.
I have been given a lot of advice in my life, some pretty simple, some not. Some advice worth listening to, some not. Some advice meant for my good, some for my demise, or at least for someone else's pleasure. We do have to filter the advice we receive to see what the person telling us has at heart. But, today, I want to share with you some really simple advice...
Today's word is Proverbs 1:10, NASB, which reads, "My son, if sinners entice you, DO NOT CONSENT."
The emphasis, of course, is mine. But, the message found in today's word is very simple - don't allow sinners to entice you to sin. It is obvious, right? Yet, I have had times in my life when I didn't listen to this advice. I have had times in my life when I allowed others to influence me to do things that I certainly would not have done on my own. Simple, obvious advice, yet, not followed.
There will always be those in this world that want to see you fail. There will always be those in this world that will set the trap for our failures. There will always be those that try to entice us to do things that we ought not to do. I am going to try to remember the simple advice - DO NOT CONSENT.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
I have been given a lot of advice in my life, some pretty simple, some not. Some advice worth listening to, some not. Some advice meant for my good, some for my demise, or at least for someone else's pleasure. We do have to filter the advice we receive to see what the person telling us has at heart. But, today, I want to share with you some really simple advice...
Today's word is Proverbs 1:10, NASB, which reads, "My son, if sinners entice you, DO NOT CONSENT."
The emphasis, of course, is mine. But, the message found in today's word is very simple - don't allow sinners to entice you to sin. It is obvious, right? Yet, I have had times in my life when I didn't listen to this advice. I have had times in my life when I allowed others to influence me to do things that I certainly would not have done on my own. Simple, obvious advice, yet, not followed.
There will always be those in this world that want to see you fail. There will always be those in this world that will set the trap for our failures. There will always be those that try to entice us to do things that we ought not to do. I am going to try to remember the simple advice - DO NOT CONSENT.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Smile
I take a lot of photos. There are a couple of reasons for why I take a lot of photos: 1. I like having pictures of those I love and of them enjoying themselves; 2. I take the photos so that I don't have to be in the photos. I am not the most photogenic, or best looking, person.
As I have gotten a little more mature, though, I realize that there are people in this world that want photos of me, or at least photos with me in them. Why? Because, they, too, want photos of the ones they love, and I am blessed that I am one.
Today's word is Zechariah 2:8, ESV, which reads, "For thus said the LORD of hosts, after His glory sent me to the nations who plundered you, for he who touches you touches the apple of His eye."
We are the apple of GOD'S eye. He loves us and adores us and has made a home for His children in Heaven, to be with Him eternally. But, He doesn't just wait for us to come to Heaven. He is watching us each and every day. He is working through us, if we will let Him. He is opening doors for us and shutting others. We are the apple of His eye.
Maybe you see a picture of yourself, as I often do, and think, "I am not very good to look at." Well, when you do that, just remember that you are the apple of His eye; there is no one else that GOD would rather see than you, and me. You are being watched over, smile.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
As I have gotten a little more mature, though, I realize that there are people in this world that want photos of me, or at least photos with me in them. Why? Because, they, too, want photos of the ones they love, and I am blessed that I am one.
Today's word is Zechariah 2:8, ESV, which reads, "For thus said the LORD of hosts, after His glory sent me to the nations who plundered you, for he who touches you touches the apple of His eye."
We are the apple of GOD'S eye. He loves us and adores us and has made a home for His children in Heaven, to be with Him eternally. But, He doesn't just wait for us to come to Heaven. He is watching us each and every day. He is working through us, if we will let Him. He is opening doors for us and shutting others. We are the apple of His eye.
Maybe you see a picture of yourself, as I often do, and think, "I am not very good to look at." Well, when you do that, just remember that you are the apple of His eye; there is no one else that GOD would rather see than you, and me. You are being watched over, smile.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Monday, July 15, 2019
His Blessings
Hebrews 11:1 tells us that "Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." It is hard to explain faith; it truly is something that is easier felt than described. To put it simply, faith is knowing that you know that you know. I know JESUS CHRIST is LORD and SAVIOR. Period.
There are several instances in the Bible where JESUS had to question peoples' faith, including His disciples, who, yes, were chosen by JESUS but were just plain, old, humans such as we are. And, when the human side of us becomes stronger than the spiritual side of us, it is easy for us to allow our faith to become weaker.
Today's word is John 20:29, NLT, which reads, "Then JESUS told him, 'You believe because you have seen ME. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.'"
Thomas had missed JESUS'S visit eight days earlier. The disciples had told Thomas that JESUS was alive and that He had visited them. However, Thomas said that unless he touched JESUS'S wounds, he wasn't going to believe. Often, we have a tendency to judge Thomas for his unbelief, but, don't forget that no one had ever seen someone come back to life. But, they had...
JESUS had brought Lazarus back from the dead, and the disciples witnessed it, along with many others. Yet, Thomas allowed his human nature to take over his faith. Even still, JESUS showed Himself to Thomas and the others. Thomas believed because He had seen. JESUS told Thomas that those who believe in Him, without physically seeing Him, will be blessed. I praise His name for His blessings!
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
There are several instances in the Bible where JESUS had to question peoples' faith, including His disciples, who, yes, were chosen by JESUS but were just plain, old, humans such as we are. And, when the human side of us becomes stronger than the spiritual side of us, it is easy for us to allow our faith to become weaker.
Today's word is John 20:29, NLT, which reads, "Then JESUS told him, 'You believe because you have seen ME. Blessed are those who believe without seeing me.'"
Thomas had missed JESUS'S visit eight days earlier. The disciples had told Thomas that JESUS was alive and that He had visited them. However, Thomas said that unless he touched JESUS'S wounds, he wasn't going to believe. Often, we have a tendency to judge Thomas for his unbelief, but, don't forget that no one had ever seen someone come back to life. But, they had...
JESUS had brought Lazarus back from the dead, and the disciples witnessed it, along with many others. Yet, Thomas allowed his human nature to take over his faith. Even still, JESUS showed Himself to Thomas and the others. Thomas believed because He had seen. JESUS told Thomas that those who believe in Him, without physically seeing Him, will be blessed. I praise His name for His blessings!
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Friday, July 12, 2019
Walk in humility
I have probably shared before that my wife thinks I can do anything, which is flattering and also humbling. She thinks that because I can do a little electrical, if necessary. I can do a little plumbing, if necessary. I have built things from time to time. I have moments when I am fairly mechanical. But, I am not great at any of those things. However, there have been times that I have thought I was.
When people are building you up, you can have a tendency to start to believe you really are as great as they are saying you are. Well, I can anyway. But, if I will just take the time to do some self-assessment, I see that, while they are being super nice and encouraging, the fact is that I am not all that.
Today's word is Proverbs 27:2, NASB, which reads, "Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips."
Today's word reminds me that I shouldn't go around singing my own praises. As I've mentioned before, the older I get, the better I was. But, the truth is that no one else is telling about my athletic prowess when I was younger; maybe I shouldn't either. If there is any good in me, if there is some unique ability I possess, first it comes from GOD; second, someone else should be telling about it, not me.
I pray that I will get better at being GOD'S humble servant. I pray that I will get better at just doing what He would have me do. I pray that I will do what He wants and not worry about get praised for it. I pray that He will give me the grace to walk in humility.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
When people are building you up, you can have a tendency to start to believe you really are as great as they are saying you are. Well, I can anyway. But, if I will just take the time to do some self-assessment, I see that, while they are being super nice and encouraging, the fact is that I am not all that.
Today's word is Proverbs 27:2, NASB, which reads, "Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips."
Today's word reminds me that I shouldn't go around singing my own praises. As I've mentioned before, the older I get, the better I was. But, the truth is that no one else is telling about my athletic prowess when I was younger; maybe I shouldn't either. If there is any good in me, if there is some unique ability I possess, first it comes from GOD; second, someone else should be telling about it, not me.
I pray that I will get better at being GOD'S humble servant. I pray that I will get better at just doing what He would have me do. I pray that I will do what He wants and not worry about get praised for it. I pray that He will give me the grace to walk in humility.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Share wisdom with others
I remember as a younger person, especially my teenage years, when people would tell me things and I would really just sort of blow them off. They were just old folks trying to keep me from having fun. They were just jealous of my youth and wanted to make sure they could keep me from enjoying it, too.
They would tell me things that I should do and things that I shouldn't. They would say that they were speaking from experience and that they knew. But, hey, what could they tell me? I mean, between the ages of 14 and 25, you know everything; there really is no need to tell someone in that age group much because they already know it.
Today's word is Proverbs 9:11, NLT, which reads, "Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life."
As I got older, and lived a little longer, and experienced some of the troubles and heartaches those old folks were trying to help me prevent, I realized just how wise they really were. They were speaking from experience and they were trying to teach me and help me. As the old saying goes, "The older I get the smarter my parents become."
My advice to all of us, regardless of age, is to seek wisdom. The Bible tells us to ask GOD for it and He will supply it. My prayer is that I will seek Him and His wisdom, and that I will apply what I learn and that I will share that with others.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
They would tell me things that I should do and things that I shouldn't. They would say that they were speaking from experience and that they knew. But, hey, what could they tell me? I mean, between the ages of 14 and 25, you know everything; there really is no need to tell someone in that age group much because they already know it.
Today's word is Proverbs 9:11, NLT, which reads, "Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life."
As I got older, and lived a little longer, and experienced some of the troubles and heartaches those old folks were trying to help me prevent, I realized just how wise they really were. They were speaking from experience and they were trying to teach me and help me. As the old saying goes, "The older I get the smarter my parents become."
My advice to all of us, regardless of age, is to seek wisdom. The Bible tells us to ask GOD for it and He will supply it. My prayer is that I will seek Him and His wisdom, and that I will apply what I learn and that I will share that with others.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
His goodness
I was recently sharing with someone that I don't know why bad things happen to good people nor why good things happen to bad people. I mean, it is simple to say that we live in a broken and fallen world and that is just the way it is but that doesn't help those that are hurting. Sometimes, it is just hard to understand why things happen the way they do.
However, I know that I know that I know that even when our circumstances, even when our situations aren't what we would like them to be, aren't what we think they should be, GOD is still good. He still loves us, He still cares about us, He still wants to work all things for our good.
Today's word is Psalm 27:13, NIV, which reads, "I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living."
David wrote that he was confident; He knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was going to see the goodness of GOD. We, too, can be confident that GOD will show His goodness to us daily, all we have to do is look. Sometimes, we get so caught up in our circumstances that we miss GOD'S goodness.
Again, I don't know why things happen the way the do sometimes. I just know that GOD is always good. I also know that if I will just look around, if I will just look up, I will see the His goodness.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
However, I know that I know that I know that even when our circumstances, even when our situations aren't what we would like them to be, aren't what we think they should be, GOD is still good. He still loves us, He still cares about us, He still wants to work all things for our good.
Today's word is Psalm 27:13, NIV, which reads, "I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living."
David wrote that he was confident; He knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that he was going to see the goodness of GOD. We, too, can be confident that GOD will show His goodness to us daily, all we have to do is look. Sometimes, we get so caught up in our circumstances that we miss GOD'S goodness.
Again, I don't know why things happen the way the do sometimes. I just know that GOD is always good. I also know that if I will just look around, if I will just look up, I will see the His goodness.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Monday, July 8, 2019
Physically and Spiritually
I love to see people succeed. Well, people who are doing good things, especially those who are doing good things humbly. But, I digress. I love to see people be successful. It is good to watch someone's hard work and determination lead to success, especially those we love.
I have seen our two (2) children successfully complete tough assignments. I have seen them overcome their fears, the odds, the elements and succeed, and they are 7 and 6. I can only imagine what they may accomplish throughout their lives, if they will work hard and follow GOD'S lead.
Today's word is 3 John 1:2, NLT, which reads, "Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit."
Just as John was writing to his friend, my prayer for each and every one of my friends and loved ones is that GOD will bless them with good health and a good, happy life. Now, does that mean that everything is going to be god all the time? No, of course not. But, I pray that GOD will help them to see the good things, even when things don't seem good.
Finally, today's word says, "...healthy in body as you are strong in spirit." I believe that each of us will be have better days by keeping our relationship with JESUS at the forefront of everything we do. I bet we would be amazed at how doing that would strengthen us both physically and spiritually.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
I have seen our two (2) children successfully complete tough assignments. I have seen them overcome their fears, the odds, the elements and succeed, and they are 7 and 6. I can only imagine what they may accomplish throughout their lives, if they will work hard and follow GOD'S lead.
Today's word is 3 John 1:2, NLT, which reads, "Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit."
Just as John was writing to his friend, my prayer for each and every one of my friends and loved ones is that GOD will bless them with good health and a good, happy life. Now, does that mean that everything is going to be god all the time? No, of course not. But, I pray that GOD will help them to see the good things, even when things don't seem good.
Finally, today's word says, "...healthy in body as you are strong in spirit." I believe that each of us will be have better days by keeping our relationship with JESUS at the forefront of everything we do. I bet we would be amazed at how doing that would strengthen us both physically and spiritually.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
True Liberty
I like to think of myself as being a pretty independent guy. My Mom will tell you that I am her independent child. I have always tried to do things on my own and to make my own way. BUT, I also know, without any doubt, that I am completely dependent on GOD. Without Him I can do nothing.
I believe that true independence, true freedom, true liberty can only come through a personal relationship with JESUS CHRIST. You can't be truly free without being one of His. While that may sound counterintuitive to some, the truth, the fact is that it is through CHRIST that we are free from all bondage.
Today's word is 2 Corinthians 3:17, NASB, which reads, "Now the LORD is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the LORD is, there is liberty."
It is only through JESUS that we experience true freedom from sin and all that sin entangles us. We cannot do it on our own. We cannot make it right on our own. It is through His sacrifice, and our receiving of the free gift that He offers that we can experience true liberty/freedom.
If you are looking to be free from all the things that this world uses to tear you down and wear you out, it can only be found through JESUS CHRIST. Give Him your heart, your soul, your life, and experience true liberty.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
I believe that true independence, true freedom, true liberty can only come through a personal relationship with JESUS CHRIST. You can't be truly free without being one of His. While that may sound counterintuitive to some, the truth, the fact is that it is through CHRIST that we are free from all bondage.
Today's word is 2 Corinthians 3:17, NASB, which reads, "Now the LORD is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the LORD is, there is liberty."
It is only through JESUS that we experience true freedom from sin and all that sin entangles us. We cannot do it on our own. We cannot make it right on our own. It is through His sacrifice, and our receiving of the free gift that He offers that we can experience true liberty/freedom.
If you are looking to be free from all the things that this world uses to tear you down and wear you out, it can only be found through JESUS CHRIST. Give Him your heart, your soul, your life, and experience true liberty.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
Monday, July 1, 2019
Provide what you can
My Pops, rest his soul, never made a lot of money but he always worked hard to provide for his family. We never had the name brand anything but we never lacked anything. We may have never eaten filet mignon or lobster but we were never hungry.
There is lots to be said for someone who provides for his/her family. In our current society, there seems to be so many that don't really care about his/her family. Yes, times are tough. It is a tough economy. Things cost way more than they used to. But, we are called to take care of our families.
Today's word is 1 Timothy 5:8, NASB, which reads, "But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."
Paul was very straightforward with Timothy, teaching him about what our responsibilities are to our family. Not that Timothy needed to be reminded, but Timothy was a young preacher and would need to know how to instruct his flock. Paul simply reminded Timothy, and us, that those that don't provide for his/her family is worse than an unbeliever; they aren't a good witness and example.
We have a plaque hanging in our kitchen that reads, "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything." You don't have to make lots of money to be a good provider. You just have to use what you make to provide what you can.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
There is lots to be said for someone who provides for his/her family. In our current society, there seems to be so many that don't really care about his/her family. Yes, times are tough. It is a tough economy. Things cost way more than they used to. But, we are called to take care of our families.
Today's word is 1 Timothy 5:8, NASB, which reads, "But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever."
Paul was very straightforward with Timothy, teaching him about what our responsibilities are to our family. Not that Timothy needed to be reminded, but Timothy was a young preacher and would need to know how to instruct his flock. Paul simply reminded Timothy, and us, that those that don't provide for his/her family is worse than an unbeliever; they aren't a good witness and example.
We have a plaque hanging in our kitchen that reads, "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the most of everything." You don't have to make lots of money to be a good provider. You just have to use what you make to provide what you can.
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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