WEDNESDAY, November 12th, 2008

Ok everyone. I want us to push for a new start... there are MANY MANY MANY PEOPLE who have stopped doing their devotions and we need to change that. Now that my internet is hooked up it will be easier to push people to stay faithful.

Call any of your friends in youth group and tell them to do their devotions!!

We will do a reward activity one week from yesterday!!! I will take the most faithful people to Buffalo Wild Wings or something!!! (That is THIS TUESDAY)

BE FAITHFUL!!

Proverbs 12

1 Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.
2 A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.
3 A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones.
5 The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9 Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding.
12 The wicked covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will come through trouble.
14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s wrath is known at once, But a prudent man covers shame.
17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
19 The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.
26 The righteous should choose his friends carefully, For the way of the wicked leads them astray.
27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession.
28 In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death.

Here is some really great stuff! Think about this:

I love verse 26. I wish that EVERY TEENAGER I EVER MEET would understand this verse... If you choose your friends carefully then you are MUCH MORE LIKELY to be a righteous person, while if you choose friends who are living in the way of the wicked, YOU WILL GO ASTRAY!!!

There are many teens who have stopped doing their devotions, some may be really busy, but I would be a fool to think that this verse does not also apply to some people.

BE CAREFUL WHO YOU PICK FOR FRIENDS!!!! They could change the rest of your life! And if they are foolish friends then it will not be a good change!!!

VERSE 25 is also GREAT! I know this verse first hand... Anxiety in the heard of man causes depression. Any time I am very stressed about something it changes my whole countenance. Instead of worrying, I need to trust GOD!!

Have you ever committed an abomination? What is that? Something that GOD REALLY REALLY REALLY HATES!!!! If you have ever lied, then you have! Be careful! That can be dangerous! Don't Lie! Speak the TRUTH!

Finally, you remember verse 1. Do you hate it when someone tries to give you instruction by telling you that you are doing something wrong? Well, if you do hate it, the BIBLE says that you are stupid. THINK ABOUT IT: If someone wants to help make you better at something and you get mad at them for it... That sure isnt smart... I think the Bible Got it RIGHT AGAIN!!!! WHAT A CONCEPT!!

:) Thanks for doing your devotions today!!