I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons. I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:7-11 (NKJV)
My soul blesses the Lord for strength and divine direction. If all men knew their charts and course of life.... How full will the joy of living be. But not even knowing it should be reason to live life more according to God's divine direction for us. Living by His instructions brings too many benefits to be easily passed up.
The Lord is a rewarder of them that 'diligently' seek Him, not just to quench the thirst, hunger or need for a season, but for a more intimate relationship. In His words are assurances that are invaluable and priceless. When we seek Him continuously and relentlessly, He's able to show us the path of life where true pleasures abound forever more. Relentless pursuit of Him is simply living smart.
Be encouraged,
Afolabi
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Vain and Empty
For what happens to the sons of men also happens to animals; one thing befalls them: as one dies, so dies the other. Surely, they all have one breath; man has no advantage over animals, for all is vanity.
Ecclesiastes 3:19 (NKJV)
The blitz, the bling, the glamor, the pride, the self righteousness, the subtle hatred, the terrorist, the pervert, the extremist, the superstar, even the faithful... One thing levels all at this side of things. They are all one breath away from this world. Why should man now get carried away by the passing pleasures, glamor, hate, joy, pain, success and struggles of this world. Nothing in life has ever been permanent. As the preacher states it, one dies, so dies the other, no one is exempt.
Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV)
The saved ought not get caught up in these distractions lest they fall into the trap and scheme of the world. All is vanity.
What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?
Mark 8:36 (NIV)
A life without Christ is what the heading above says. Pray that all souls come to repentance before the final curtain is drawn.
Be encouraged,
Afolabi
Ecclesiastes 3:19 (NKJV)
The blitz, the bling, the glamor, the pride, the self righteousness, the subtle hatred, the terrorist, the pervert, the extremist, the superstar, even the faithful... One thing levels all at this side of things. They are all one breath away from this world. Why should man now get carried away by the passing pleasures, glamor, hate, joy, pain, success and struggles of this world. Nothing in life has ever been permanent. As the preacher states it, one dies, so dies the other, no one is exempt.
Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV)
The saved ought not get caught up in these distractions lest they fall into the trap and scheme of the world. All is vanity.
What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?
Mark 8:36 (NIV)
A life without Christ is what the heading above says. Pray that all souls come to repentance before the final curtain is drawn.
Be encouraged,
Afolabi
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