W.I.S.E. Bible Study

 Sunny Sunday mornings with crisp cool air. Does it get better than that? Sometimes you need to wake up and instead of thinking about improving. Instead of judging yourself and your actions, just keep doing what you are doing and be at peace with that. “Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:9 This morning look in the mirror and thank the Lord for another day, and promise to be steadfast in your ways. Give yourself a smile know the Lord knows you are doing what you have learned and heard. Good job. Lord, walk with me today. Grant me the joy to see my steadfastness. Thank you for being part of my life, granting me courage to be steadfast on the path…

Psalm 139 “LORD, you have probed me, you know me: you know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. You sift through my travels and my rest; with all my ways you are familiar. Even before a word is on my tongue, L ORD , you know it all.” I am not worried or offended that God knows me so well. Sometimes I think, my husband knows me better than I know myself. That is what happens when you open up and let someone in. Since God knows me so well God knows where my gifts and talents will be used best. That is why I don’t mind doing Gods will…his will comes from knowing me. Today open yourself to God, know God will do best by you. God knows and will heal wounds, strengthen gifts and talents and place you in the best place on the path…  

 Sometimes I find it comforting that God makes God’s self-known in good and bad times. Romans 8:28 states, “   And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” In all things…lately for me, that is something I need to remember. October 1 st , a great month in my book. Fall leaves start to turn, campfire weather and gardening project set ups for next year. Yet in all the possibilities there are events that make us stand still. In those moments I try to remember the words: In all things. Lord, we thank you for the day. As we write the days chapter help us to see your grace in all things. The grace of comfort, courage, peace and consoling. Bring us the needs of our day as we praise you on the path…

One of my first calls on the rescue squad reminded me of this verse: “As they were proceeding on their Journey someone said to him, “I will follow yo wherever you go. Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.” Luke 9:57-58. The reason this popped into mind is because a rescue squad can get crowded. It was late at night and no place to rest. Tomorrow is October and marks Fire Prevention Month. I pray for all who serve the community, because truly there is no place to rest your head in time of need. To the Lord of many names, protect, guide, and provide rest to first responders and those, like dispatchers and others who serve the community. Help them to be at their best reflecting your compassion and comfort to those in need. May their hands and feet work swiftly and expertly as they serve in Jesus name, on the path…  

Happy feast of the Archangels. Revelation 12:7-8 “Then war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels battled against the dragon. The dragon and its angels fought back but they did not prevail and there was no longer any place for them in heaven.” Rapheal and Gabriel are the Archangels. I think of these three often and call upon them as a messenger to God. I pray to Michael to protect, Raphael to heal, and Gabriel to speak of the Lord’s will for me. As you go, talk to these angels as they are here to help us. When you feel on the defense, or that you have to fight, drop your sword and turn it over to Michael. Are you not feeling well or know someone who isn’t? Pray to Raphael, the angel will provide. Don’t believe me? Read the book of Tobit. Gabriel sends message, ask the angel for what God needs you to hear today. Lord, we thank you for angels. We appreciate the Archangels that walk with us. We ask that they know our love and devotion to you, and how their presence reveals yours. Gu...

 “Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42:5 Sometimes the day is sunny, yet you don’t feel sunny inside. Today’s scripture is a reminder that hope in God can start to move aside clouds to reveal the sun. So what is hope? Something you tell yourself so you don’t face things? A false world to escape reality? No. One of hope’s synonyms is courage. It is the ability to face head on and know that you have everything you need to work through any difficulties: any clouds in your path. Today, if your day is sunny, share it with someone else. Lend an ear and listen to what is making them downcast or disturbed. Help them to move the clouds away and truly believe putting your hope in God will move clouds and allow you to praise God on the path…