First I want to introduce you to Uncle Iroh, he inspires me to find wisdom and he always has wise words to share....
" You must never give into dispare, allow yourself to slip down that road and you surrender
to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times hope is something you give yourself, it is the meaning
of inner strength."
Uncle Iroh
My chosen Proverbs from Chapters 1-18:Prologue: Purpose and Theme
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel.
NIV
for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight;
for aquiring a disciplined and prudent life,
The fear of the Lord is the begining of Knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom,
the man who gains understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver
and yeilds better returns than gold.
She is more preciou than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
Long life is in her rght hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who embrace
her;
those who lay hold of her will be blessed.
Do not forsake wisom, and she will protect you;
love her, and she will watch over you.
Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, get
understanding.
Whoever loves discipline loves
knowledge,
but he who hates correction is stupid.
There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but joy for those who promote peace.
A man's riches may ransom his life,
but a poor man hears no threat.
Pride only breeds quarrels,
but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
Stay away from a foolish man,
for you will not find knowledge on his
lips.
A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The path of life leads upward for the wise
to keep him from going down to the
grave.
All man's ways seem innocent to him,
but motives are weighed by the Lord.
Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
In his heart a man plans his course,
but the Lord determines his steps.
Understanding is a fountian of life to those
who have it,
but folly brings punishment to fools.
Pleasant words are honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Gray hair is a crown of splendor;
it is attained by a righteous life.
Better a dry crust with peace and
quiet
than a house full of feasting , with
strife.
He who covers over an offense promotes love,
but whoever repeats the matter
separates close friends.
Better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs
than a fool in his folly.
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
so drop the matter before a dispute
breaks out.
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool,
since he has no desire to get wisdom?
A man of knowledge uses words with restraint,
and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding
but delights in airing his own opinions.
A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer
than a brother.
From Grace
God is God no matter what.
Even if we don't understand,And there are a thousand whys.
God is God.
Last night I lay in bed and repeated:
You are God. You are God. You are God.
You are God. You are God. You are God.
You are God. You are God. You are God.
You are God. You are God. You are God.
I believe there is power in saying it.
In saying out loud what is true,
What can never be changed.
Love. These emails are about love.
What I see around me though
What comes even from my own heart
Is not love.
But a thing that snaps, that bites, that chews
A thing that takes away
We're supposed to build up, put together.
I have a thousand whys.But if I repeat the truths of God
I know that regardless of circumstance or people
God is God.
And that real love, love that is pure exists.
Love that is kind and patient.
Not self-seeking, envious, or prideful.
Keeps no record of wrongs but
Always protects
Always trusts
Always hopes
Always perseveres.
If we could just meditate on this...
if we could just keep telling ourselves
Over and over Until we really believe it
The things we would say
The things we could do.
I have hope that this love can change us.
"I have hope that this love can change me."
I wish that I may only love you more,
Grace
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