The Immanuel Prophecy

I was reading Isaiah and I found the "Immanuel Prophecy", I had never found it before, so I thought it is amazing how God interacted all of these things in the Bible. In Isaiah 8:10-17 the Lord spoke to Ahaz and He said, "I will not ask, nor will I test the Lord!". I think it is really wonderful how God planned this out and had theses Prophecy's in the Old Testament and how they came true in the New Testament. I know what I can learn from this one, I can learn that I need to plan better and purpose to plan my week and my days. There was just an incident that happened, I was supposed to plan my day because I was spending the night at my Aunt's house, and my mom came home from work and I was not ready at all. I did not plan my day ahead of time so I had to rush real quick and get ready. I hope this encourages you to be a better planner of your days.

In Christ,
Brittany

Though O Lord

In my quiet time this morning I was reading Psalm 3 and I liked how verse 3 in like a song that we sing, "Though O Lord" is the song and the verse is "But you, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. So I know that we are singing that song at church on Sunday, it reminded me of it. That is a great song to keep in our minds and sing it joyfully to the Lord all of the time. I encourage you to keep this song in your head and sing unto the Lord with a very joy filled heart. I hope this encourages you!!!!

In Christ,
Brittany

The Excellence of Wisdom

I was doing one of my school projects and I had to write passages of scripture from a book of the bible. So I chose to do the book of Proverbs. I was doing Chapter 8 which is The Excellence of Wisdom . It talked about ow wisdom was here before there were any people on earth. God is telling us all of the things that wisdom will do when we follow his word. For example, it says My mouth will speak truth; Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. (Proverbs 8:7) So we need to ask for wisdom and God will give it to us. I hope this helps you to take wisdom and listen to it when someone brings it to you. Have a blesses day!!!!

In Christ,
Brittany

In the Beginning

It is so amazing how God created everything and how he made the world beautiful. He had it planned out just perfect and gave only one law that Adam and Eve would obey but they did not obey and caused the world to be sinful. God made everything perfect. I think it is just so amazing how God knew all of the animals and made them all. I was reading the beginning of Genesis and how he created everything in 6 days and on the 7th day he rested. We need to praise the Lord for everything he does for us and created the earth for us to live in. Have a blessed day!!

In Christ,
Brittany

The Wickedness of Judah

I am just starting to read Isaiah and it is talking about how Judah is very wicked right know and these verses tell us what will happen to them if the are not wicked and God's grace is upon them. It says,"Come now, and let us reason together," Says the Lord, "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land; But if you refuse and rebel, You shall be devoured by the sword"; For the mouth of the Lord has spoken."(Isaiah 1:18-20) The Lord is reasoning with them and giving grace to them like he does us. Our sins are like that but God gives grace to the humble and forgives our sins. We need to be grateful for that. I hope this encourages you to praise the Lord for what he did for us.


In Christ,
Brittany

Do Not Follow the Ungodly

Psalm 1:1-2 says "Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night." This is encouragement to everyone, do not follow the ungodly but make wise choices and not foolish choices. It is very easy when we are not thinking to make a foolish choice. Make sure that your delight is in the Lord all of the time and not on you. Always meditate on His Word day and night. It will help you grow in Him. I hope this encourages you and hope you have a great day!!!!

In Christ,
Brittany

Purpose to be Wise

I know that if I do not purpose to be wise I will make a foolish choice and have before. But in Proverbs 22: 17 is says, "Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge." We have to listen to the wise and then apply your heart to knowledge. That can be difficult sometimes because we just don't want to take wisdom and we need to in order to get knowledge. I am purposing not to be so prideful when someone brings something to me. I hope this encourages you to do the same.

In Christ,
Brittany

Have a Good Attitude

I know that I can sometimes have a proud and haughty look and in Proverbs 21:4 it says, "A Haughty look and a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin." We need to purpose to always have the joy of the lord and not get prideful and haughty, because it happens very quickly. It has happened to me and I have to guard for it all of the time. That is sin and we need to ask for forgiveness right away when someone has brought it to us.Then change our attitude and pray to our Lord and Savior. I hope this encourages you because it does encourage me to have good attitude and a loving spirit.

In Christ,
Brittany

God's Beautiful World

When we were talking in the car a couple days ago, we were talking about how this weather is perfect rainbow weather. It was a rainy afternoon and then it got sunny. All of a sudden five minutes after we were talking about it we saw the most beautiful rainbow ever. It was absolutely gorgeous, and we could see all the colors. It is amazing how God created everything. We need to give him the Glory for everything he did. Here are some pictures of the beautiful rainbow. It was absolutely amazing also because there was a double rainbow to. They were right on top of each other!!!!! I hope you enjoy seeing them.

Self-Examine Your Heart

We were having family devotions last night and we went over a verse from the 15th Proverb. It is Proverbs 15:28 "The heart of the righteous studies how to answer. But the mouth of the wicked pours fourth evil." We all liked that verse because it reminds us to examine our hearts before we speak and listen to what others are saying. This works when someone is bringing something to you and you feel prideful, just examine your heart before you say anything to the person you're talking to. It is very helpful. IT has worked for me when I think about it. I hope it encourages you!!!

In Christ,
Brittany

Being Joyful

The other day I got a newsletter that my friend writes and it was all about joy and how we need to keep our joy. It was very encouraging to me because I can struggle with always having joy.

When I was reading my Bible this morning and found Psalm 16:11 "You will show me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of joy; At your right hand are pleasures forevermore." It just continues to remind me not to have a sad face and just rejoice in the day that the Lord has given me. I know that I do not always rejoice in my day when I am really tired. We need to stay in His fullness of joy. I encourage you to purpose to be joyful in whatever circumstances there may be but wait on the Lord and be joyful. I hope you have a great joyful day!!!

In Christ,
Brittany

Using Kind Words

I was reading Proverbs 15 this mornign and it talks a lot about words and how we should use kind words. I know that i don't always use kind words, which can tear someone down. I do not want to do that. Verses 1,2,4,&7 talk about words and how the wise use kind words. My Favorite one is Proverbs 15:1 "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." I just love that one because it is so true.

I hope this encourages you to use kind and loving words.

In Christ,

Brittany

Follow the Way of Wisdom

We need to follow wisdom and not go the way of a fool. I know that I would rather choose wisdom and I think you would too. In oirder to have wisdom we need to have the fear of the Lord, and once you have a genuine fear you will get understanding from the Holy One.

Proverbs 9:10
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."

I really like that verse, it is so true because I know that I do not always have the fear of the Lord and when I am like that I am Prideful and selfish. It is a good thing to have the fear of the Lord.
I hope this encouraged you.

In Christ,
Brittany

Keep God's Commands

We need to keep the cammandments of the Lord our God and treasure his words. In Proverbs 7:1-3 it is all about keeping his statutes and honoring the Lord our God. It also talks about taking wisdom and getting understanding. We need to realize that in order to get wisdom we have to ask for it from God and then once you get wisdom understanding will follow.

My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. Keep my commands and live, And my law as the apple of your eye.Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart.

So we all can learn from this we do not always think of it this way and we need to purpose to think of it this way. Try to become more likeChrist. I hope this encourages you.

In Christ,
Brittany

Psalm 51

Today I was reading Psalm 51 and I loved the whole thing but really love verses 10-12 because it is the words to "Created me a Clean Heart". I love song because it is so important to always have a clean heart. The whole chapter is really like a prayer for forgiveness and that is why we should always keep it in our minds. I hope this encourages you to always think of it this way.

In Christ,
Brittany

Purposing to be a Proverbs 31 Lady

I was reading Proverbs 31 this morning and I just thought that I need to start purposing to act more meek, chase, humble, respectful, thoughtful, responsible, and obedient. I thought about how in the world there are so many ladies who have not been raised to be Godly woman and here we are, being raised to be Godly ladies. We can not take this for granted because we really could have nobody teaching us on how to be a Godly lady and just be out there dong whatever we want. I know that that is not what I want and I don't think you want it either. I hope this was encouraging to you as it was to me.Have a great day!!!

In Christ,
Brittany