Tag: 2Chronicles

  • Happy Who You Are

    Last night, I found myself wondering if maybe I needed to be different. Funnier. Wittier. More entertaining. Maybe then I would see more growth. Then this morning I opened my journal and read what I had previously written for today: “Because I love you, I will show you the way. Don’t wish you were different.…

  • Look Before You Leap

    Over the weekend, my two-year-old granddaughter saw the pool, got excited, and jumped right in—no floaties, no hesitation. She was immediately in trouble, and I had to grab her. And I thought… how often do we do the same thing in life? Sometimes wisdom looks a lot like restraint. That’s why today’s Gem of Knowledge…

  • Listen Before You Speak

    Sometimes the wisest thing you can do is remain silent and simply listen. As I spent time with the Lord, He gently impressed this Gem of Knowledge upon my heart: “Speak less, listen more. The enemy will reveal himself if you give him the opportunity to speak. Try listening more. Listen to learn.” Wow. “Listen…

  • Beware of Deceivers

    One of the hardest lessons we learn in life is that not everyone who appears kind is. As I spent time with the Lord, He impressed this warning upon my heart: “Beware of the deceivers, sheep in wolves’ clothing. They may look sweet and innocent, but will devour you as soon as you turn around.…

  • When God Says No

    Why would a loving God say no? As I’ve been learning to trust the Lord more deeply, He reminded me of something that completely changed my perspective. He gently spoke this Gem of Knowledge to my heart:  “I never say no to punish you. I say no when it is for your good or the…