CHAPTER THREE

No skill is perfected without discipline, and when a person has skill he or she has the freedom to create as our Creator creates. Proverbs deals with the most fundamental skill of all: practical righteousness before God in every area of life. This requires knowledge, experience, and the willingness to put God first. This brings me to one of my personal favorite scriptures, Proverbs 3:5-6. Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. The hard part here is the word all. What is hidden deep down in the caverns of our hearts? What are the things that have yet to be revealed, things that we may not fully comprehend about ourselves. Our understanding is so incomplete, yet we try to figure life out instead of letting the Author of life guide us through life. If I depend on me I'll fail, If I depend on others they will fail me, but If I depend on God I will not be disappointed. In the garden before Jesus died, He said "not my will but Yours be done." Because of that unselfish statement I have life eternal. The least I can do is seek His will in all I do. Though the path is a narrow path, If Jesus is on the path with me I will be safe and secure.

Verses 9 & 10 tell us that we should give God our best instead of our leftovers. The trade off is an overflowing abundant life. Enough said!! Why is it that we have such a hard time with this one. Just try it. It comes with an ETERNAL LIFE GUARANTEE. Now enough said!!

Verses 11 & 12 talk a little more about discipline. Discipline means "to teach and to train." Discipline sounds negative, because some that discipline are not loving. God is however the author of love. God knows that in order for us to be morally strong and good, we must know the difference between right and wrong. His loving discipline helps us to do that.

In closing, there is nothing that compares to wisdom. With it we hold the keys to the best of life. Without it we really don't live, we exist. Keep on searching and you will find. God rewards those who diligently seek Him. As we are rewarded and are given much, lets give much. Let's take this gift and use it for the betterment of mankind. When it's within our power, lets do good. I promise you that if we live this thing out according to God's plan we will be blessed. Those who don't.....well keep praying for them, they'll need it.

Have a great and prosperous day tomorrow. We'll see you soon. Get on the phone and encourage someone to come hang out at the House for a while.

PB