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Hello. I appreciate your desire for 'Godly' men and women to be put into positions of power; but I want to encourage you in something. God says this in His Word about looking to 'flesh' to help us--"This is what the LORD says: "Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes the flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD." ( Jeremiah 17:5).

When we get desperate, we will do 'anything' to find relief or help; it's human nature. Most if not all of us do that.

But it's dangerous. God also says in His Word, "Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless." Psalm 108:12.

WORTHLESS is the help of man. One more Scripture: "A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain." Psalm 127:1.

Unless we look to GOD ALONE; then NOTHING we do will prosper; NOTHING will help.

And politics/politicians can never help; it's a corrupt system which corrupts even those who truly want to do good.

One more Scripture: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

This will bring healing to your body and refreshment to your bones." Proverbs 3:5-8.

I feel for you; we are all struggling with all of the evil we see surrounding us. But Christ and He alone is our source for all things. Yes, God DOES use people; that's true; but we can't count of people to dig us out of trouble. Only repentance for our sins; turning to Christ; preaching The Gospel, only THOSE things will bring any good. "Bad" proliferates when Christians don't live and preach The Gospel; and live according to His Word and His will; otherwise; the wall of protection God has around us comes down and we are open to attacks. Live God's way; and we will be protected and helped by him. I hope this helps you. Take care.

Proverbs 3:5-6 " Trust j. The Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths

I too know what it's like to lose a wife, home, all monies. It's was one of the biggest trails of my life, but even though I was raised Christian, I was not truly saved. It took all these things to happen to me to get on my knees and ask the Lord to come into my heart. So, I lost everything of the earthly possessions and had to start over at a much older man, but I gained the greatest possession I could have ever obtained my salvation and spending eternal life with the one and only the Lord!

So, please keep on keeping on, and look up to the Lord. Greater is He that is within me, than he that's in the world.

My dear brother have Faith and trust in the Lord he will provide all you need. It is written in Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and He will make straight your paths. Take it one day at a time and through prayer and supplication, the Lord will make a way.

Hello John. First let me say that you will NOT fall through ANY cracks; though it MIGHT seem as though you are; because GOD SEES YOU; and HE LOVES YOU; and He will NEVER STOP loving you. People WILL sometimes not be there for us; but that is not so with The Lord. He loves you 'with an EVER-LASTING love'.

I pray in Jesus' Name that your ears will be MORE widely open to His voice; His leading; His direction; to know PRECISELY what to do; what not to do; and to follow the Scripture and BELIEVE it..."Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones." Proverbs 3:5-9.

No matter WHAT comes our way John, ALL of it; as someone taught me; is 'filtered' through God's loving hands. Nothing can befall us that is beyond God's love. The HARDEST circumstances are ALWAYS to show us something. God's love. His mercy. His Truth. His provision. He doesn't beat us up to be cruel; He is not a sinner as we are; ALL that He does; ALL that He allows, is for SOME good. OUR good; or somehow; the good of someone else.

I will share something The Lord gave me a few years ago for a woman I know who was going through a difficult time; including not having family members to show her compassion. The Lord gave me this to say to her; and I'll share it with you...."If you have everything BUT Jesus; you have NOTHING. If you have NOTHING but Jesus; you have EVERYTHING."

And so it is for all of us. I pray you come to the place where, IF you DO become homeless; that The Lord will cause you to see it as a blessing; to have ALL worldly ENTANGLEMENTS taken from you; that you may have Christ and HE ALONE; which is EVERYTHING. I pray you won't feel any fear or abandonment of The Faith; but that That Faith will grow STRONGER; and that God's PERFECT will may done to, for and in you.

Dear Mike, Born again believers walk by faith, not by sight or feelings. There have been times when I didn't feel His presence, but by faith I knew He was with me because He promised never to leave us. You must have faith. I can't stress that strong enough.

2 Corinthians 5:7 - (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)

Trust him, believe His promises, lean on Him no matter the situation or your feelings, or your own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

If you are not born again, read the following.

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.- Romans 10:9-13

Hi Bev. Psalm 139:14 in the KJV does show what you're looking for. And you could add verse 17 to verse 14.

Other possible Scriptures to consider: Isaiah 49:16; Proverbs 3:5,6.

God is faithful to see me through Amen

David, I feel so much compassion for you I know that that Lord God Almighty is able to help you and I'm praying for you. I know how miserable it is to not sleep. And it's detrimental to your health. I'm so glad you're giving us an opportunity to pray with you about this.

Lord, PLEASE begin to heal David. Let his sleep be sweet. Let him deep sleep. Remove every hinderance. Let the power of the Holy Ghost be heavy upon him at night to usher him into a blessed Holy Spirit sleep. Let heavenly rest flow through and permeate every cell and component of his being. I pray this in Jesus name because the Word says that our sleep should be sweet.

Proverbs 3:21-24

Verse 27-If it is within our power to help someone we should not hold back. We can help materially, emotionally, or physically but the important thing to do is to help if we can.

My dear brother in the Lord...NOTHING can separate you from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus. Read Romans 8:38-39.

I have a word strategy to give you from the Word of the Lord. He said in Proverbs 3:6 "...in ALL your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." "All your ways" means whether you are walking in His will or have walked outside of it.

You are a believer and you are connected to Him, that is the reason you even care to ask this question. Because it concerns you. You know this is not his best, and you are reaching for the promise of His best which is in the life of Christ. Deliverance is yours so let's go to God and believe Him for your freedom. Freedom belongs to you in Christ.

Don't feel guilty because you are taking medication. Instead of allowing the devil to shame you. Let the shame return to the devil by holding up the medication to God and acknowledging the medication to God.

Pray and say "God, healing is not in this medication but healing is in your Word. You sent Your Word and healed them all, and that includes me. I use my voice to declare this. My dependency is not for medication, but my dependency is upon your Word. So even as I take this medication I ask you to bless it and make it fit for use, and remove from me any dependency for it. I put my trust in you. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Matthew 21:21-22,

GOD's WORD says seek & you shall find, knock & it shall be opened, Matthew 7:7, Luke 11:9, Luke 1:37, Luke 18:27, Mark 10:27,

Ask & you shall receive, say with your mouth believe with your heart & it will happen. Mark 9:23, John 16:23,24, John 14:13,14, John 15:16,

Mark 11:22-26,

That doesn't just apply to believers GOD even gives people over Romans 1:18-32,

Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:6,

Mark 14:36,

James 4:3,

James 4,

Please stay within scripture, write it upon your heart. Proverbs 7:1-3, Deuteronomy 11:18, Proverbs 3:3,

Mark 7:9, Mark 7:13, Colossians 2:8,

Hopefully these are helpful & insightful

Please God, help Amy in her employment situation and your healing hand be on her fianc ankle. I pray both of them have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Please Holy Spirit enriched both of them with Your spiritual gifts and guidance I ask in Jesus Christ name!!

Please consider reflecting on Isaiah 41:10, Psalms 40, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:2-4.

Since I ran out of space I thought I'd add one more comment.

The #1 criticism often received is someone claims I don't believe in grace or that I believe we're saved by effort. That is a strawman argument and is untrue. The Bible says Christ followers will be saved by grace, not by works. That is not what is being contested.

Just because we will be saved by grace doesn't mean we should stop obeying Christ! It doesn't mean we should stop following Christ! The fruit of faith is works. A Christian is a Christ follower and if someone doesn't follow Christ they by definition are not even a Christian. And if not a Christian, that person should not expect the benefits of salvation. Matthew 7:21. Many will feel very entitled but will be shocked they aren't welcomed. This is the wake up call many need right now. Get right with the Lord today before its too late!

A Christ follower is action. Those who aren't actively following Christ are may not be Christ followers. And just because we're imperfect and fall down from time to time doesn't mean we're not Christians. This is very different from someone turning their backs on Jesus and following the pleasures of the world (satan). But Jesus said He would go after the lost sheep, not lost wolves! Many people assume they're followers because a pastor told them so, but are instead lost wolves expecting all the benefits of salvation for doing nothing. God bless.

People have freewill:

Psalms 25:12

Joshua 24:15 "choose you this day whom ye will serve"

Psalm 119:30

Luke 16:13

Proverbs 3:31

Fear God:

Joshua 24:14

Psalms 25:12

Proverbs 1:29

Seek God:

Psalms 63:1

All will be judged:

2 Corinthians 5:10

Romans 2:16

John 12:48

Hebrews 9:27

Revelation 20:12

Dear Denise, draw nigh to God and He will draw nigh to you. Read your Bible and pray. May the following verses be a comfort to you as they are to me.

James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Romans 8:38,39 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ps. 56:3 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Dear EDWARD, draw close to the Lord God in daily devotions, praying, not only reading but studying the Bible, singing hymns, meditating. Here's some helpful verses.

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.

Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Psalms 32:8 - I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

John 16:13 - Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.

Isaiah 30:21 - And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

Matthew 7:7-11 - Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you...

Search "verses about guidance" for more help.

May God bless you with peace.

Hi Steise.

My understanding concerning wisdom as a Feminine noun is meant for one to hold wisdom as something very special and to be sought after.

Proverbs 1:3-7.

Proverbs 4:5-13.

God bless.

Hello Steise. Your first paragraph interested me & would seek clarification as to where you received that information. In my Hebrew Lexicon, 'Elohim' is a Masculine Noun; 'Shekinah' is a word not found in the Bible, neither associated with the Holy Spirit; and the 'Spirit' is a Feminine Noun, depicted as 'wind, breath, spirit', but 'Holy' is a Neuter Noun. In Greek, 'Spirit', is a Neuter Noun.

'Shekinah' was first used by Jewish Rabbis in the inter-testamental period, to show to the people various aspects of God. E.g God's Presence amongst His people ( Exodus 19:16-18); the Glory of God in the Temple ( 2 Chronicles 7:1); & how God dwells in the mountain ( Psalm 68:16-18) but was never found or used from their Scriptures.

But, you're correct, that 'wisdom' is a Feminine Noun, as nouns in Hebrew (& many other languages) were given a specific gender. Is my understanding incorrect with these words, in light of what you have stated & then further developed from them? If so, what reference are you using in sharing from the original languages?

And yes, the Bible is full of mysteries that we may never fully understand this side of Heaven, but we should enjoy what we do know & subsequently learn to appreciate the Gems given to us. When our foundational Truths are clear, we can then confidently build upon them.

What an interesting post , thanks , you have given me much food for thought . I appreciate that .

Dear Douglas, below are some verses that you can claim to give you peace of mind as they have me.

Psalm 56:3 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.

1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Dear Fern Tatum, these verses help me when I'm afraid.

Ps. 56:3 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Dear Deborah Kuradal, You say you need God in your life right now...let me ask you this? Have you been born again? If you have, trust in Him. Here are some verses which have helped me.

1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Romans 8:38,39 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Ps. 56:3 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord

Have you been born again? If not, here is the Way.

"As it is written, 'There is none righteous, no, not one.'" ( Romans 3:10)



"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." ( Romans 3:23)



"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." ( Romans 6:23)



"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." ( Romans 5:8)



"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." ( Romans 10:13)



That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.- Romans 10:9-13

God bless you!

James 1:5, proverbs 4:7, Proverbs 3:13-24, Ephesians 5:9, Ephesians 5:22-23,

Amen .May Grace n Mercy n Favor be given to all

Dear Joleen, have you been saved?

"As it is written, 'There is none righteous, no, not one.'" ( Romans 3:10)



"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." ( Romans 3:23)



"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." ( Romans 6:23)



"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." ( Romans 5:8)



"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." ( Romans 10:13)



That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.- Romans 10:9-13

If you have been saved...we do not walk by sight--emotions--but by faith. In other words, whether you feel God's presence or not, walk on in Him, pray, read your Bible, be a witness to others, deny yourself and lean not unto your own understanding or feelings.

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.

God bless you!

Proverbs 3:5-6-

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths."

God is good,, Amen!

The reason God accepted Abel's gift over Cain's is because Abel's was from the first fruit. Proverbs 3:9-10 Genesis 4:4 tells us that Abel brought of the firstlings of his flock. Genesis 4:3 tells us that Cain just brought an offering of the fruit of the ground. A pastor named Robert Morris taught me this and much more.

Jere 31:3

My I suggested reflecting on Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalms 51:10 and Psalms 119:71.

Please God give Valerie the spiritual clarity she seeks and I ask Holy Spirit enrich her with your spiritual gifts that she will come to have a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and be a living testimony for Your glory I ask in Christ Jesus

Jernej, we are not robots. God gave us free will to do His will or to do evil. You can choose between porn and God's commandments. It is hard, but all things are possible with God. Ask Him to forgive you and mean it by repenting, that is, never doing it again. Immerse yourself in Him by praying, reading His Word, singing, going to church, seeking fellowship with other Christians. When the devil gives you the urge to go back to porn, rebuke him and he will flee. James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

Here are other verses that will help you.

--Corinthians 10:5 Take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Philippians 4:8: Whatever is... true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy.

-- Romans 8:38,39 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

-- Ps. 56:3 Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.

-- Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

-- 1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

-- Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

-- Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

-- Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Let this be your aim:

-- Galatians 2:20 - I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

May God bless you!

Please God strengthen Jonathan with Your grace and clarity for You know his heart and his wife's heart. I ask Your protective hand be on the children during this time of difficult I ask in Jesus Christ name. I suggest you reflect on Proverbs 3:5-6, and Joshua 1:9.