by Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
James 1:5-8
5 If you need wisdom--if you want to know what God wants you to do--ask him, and he will gladly tell you. He will not resent your asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that you really expect him to answer, for a doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. 7 People like that should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 They can't make up their minds. They waver back and forth in everything they do. NLT
When you ask God for direction, ask in faith, expecting to receive the answer. Make sure that you are ready to hear clearly what He has to say. Don’t allow doubt and unbelief to hinder you from walking in the fullness of what God has for you. Remember, needing help, needing guidance, needing direction… those aren’t signs of weakness. Reaching out to God for help is an indication of the awareness of the need for the ultimate source of the very things you need. Remember, God is a good parent. He loves to give us what we need. He is simply awaiting our request.
Make up your mind that you will not be one of those who wavers. Stand firm in your expectation that your Heavenly Father will bring you the answers, the direction, the insight, the guidance and the light you need to help you along the pathway that He has already laid out for you.
Prayer: “Father, thank you for the assurance that when I come to you seeking wisdom, it is indeed mine. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of August 30, 2009
Ask and Expect
by Audrea Winbush Lott
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©2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Pride Blocks Wisdom
by Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
Proverbs 11:2
2 When swelling and pride come, then emptiness and shame come also, but with the humble (those who are lowly, who have been pruned or chiseled by trial, and renounce self) are skillful and godly Wisdom and soundness. AMP
Proverbs 13:10
10 By pride and insolence comes only contention, but with the well-advised is skillful and godly Wisdom. AMP
Proverbs 13:13
13 Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, but he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] is rewarded. AMP
Proverbs 28:26
26 He who leans on, trusts in, and is confident of his own mind and heart is a [self-confident] fool, but he who walks in skillful and godly Wisdom shall be delivered. [James 1:5.] AMP
There is a simple lesson that we can learn from these scriptures. Lose the pride and embrace godly wisdom. Stop trying to figure everything out all by yourself and be open to God’s wisdom.
If we are getting frustrated, trying to figure out how to get out of certain situations, circumstances, and dilemmas the solution may be very simple. We need to make sure we are not trying to figure things out on our own. We cannot be so prideful, so bent on doing things our way that we ignore the wisdom of God. No matter how many accolades, degrees, acknowledgements that have been bestowed upon you by man, you are still a fool if you choose to rely on what you know, who you know, and how you’ve always done it to bring about a change.
I don’t know about you, but I would really like to know that not only is deliverance possible but it is also promised. If we will simply make the choice to walk in skillful and godly wisdom we will open the door to deliverance from circumstances, predicaments, and obstacles that the enemy may have orchestrated to get us off track. God loves us so much that He will even deliver us out of our own messes we’ve made.
Let’s not be like the children of Israel and keep wandering around needlessly because we want to do things our way. Today make the decision to choose to believe God -- believe His Word, act on His Word, and watch His Word manifest in our lives. We must make sure we are not limiting God by constantly trying to do things our way. Let’s remain open to hear instructions that provide us the wisdom we need. Take the limits off of God, allow Him to stretch you. Step out of your comfort zone, rely totally on Him and then see the awesome things that He has been waiting to do for you.
Prayer: “Father, I help me to recognize areas where I need to release everything to you. I desire to take toe limits off and allow you to be the guide with the wisdom that you have already made available to me. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of August 24, 2009
Pride Blocks Wisdom
by Audrea Winbush Lott
Please feel free to copy or forward this to anyone you feel might benefit from a dose of the Word!
©2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
Proverbs 11:2
2 When swelling and pride come, then emptiness and shame come also, but with the humble (those who are lowly, who have been pruned or chiseled by trial, and renounce self) are skillful and godly Wisdom and soundness. AMP
Proverbs 13:10
10 By pride and insolence comes only contention, but with the well-advised is skillful and godly Wisdom. AMP
Proverbs 13:13
13 Whoever despises the word and counsel [of God] brings destruction upon himself, but he who [reverently] fears and respects the commandment [of God] is rewarded. AMP
Proverbs 28:26
26 He who leans on, trusts in, and is confident of his own mind and heart is a [self-confident] fool, but he who walks in skillful and godly Wisdom shall be delivered. [James 1:5.] AMP
There is a simple lesson that we can learn from these scriptures. Lose the pride and embrace godly wisdom. Stop trying to figure everything out all by yourself and be open to God’s wisdom.
If we are getting frustrated, trying to figure out how to get out of certain situations, circumstances, and dilemmas the solution may be very simple. We need to make sure we are not trying to figure things out on our own. We cannot be so prideful, so bent on doing things our way that we ignore the wisdom of God. No matter how many accolades, degrees, acknowledgements that have been bestowed upon you by man, you are still a fool if you choose to rely on what you know, who you know, and how you’ve always done it to bring about a change.
I don’t know about you, but I would really like to know that not only is deliverance possible but it is also promised. If we will simply make the choice to walk in skillful and godly wisdom we will open the door to deliverance from circumstances, predicaments, and obstacles that the enemy may have orchestrated to get us off track. God loves us so much that He will even deliver us out of our own messes we’ve made.
Let’s not be like the children of Israel and keep wandering around needlessly because we want to do things our way. Today make the decision to choose to believe God -- believe His Word, act on His Word, and watch His Word manifest in our lives. We must make sure we are not limiting God by constantly trying to do things our way. Let’s remain open to hear instructions that provide us the wisdom we need. Take the limits off of God, allow Him to stretch you. Step out of your comfort zone, rely totally on Him and then see the awesome things that He has been waiting to do for you.
Prayer: “Father, I help me to recognize areas where I need to release everything to you. I desire to take toe limits off and allow you to be the guide with the wisdom that you have already made available to me. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly Nugget
Week of August 24, 2009
Pride Blocks Wisdom
by Audrea Winbush Lott
Please feel free to copy or forward this to anyone you feel might benefit from a dose of the Word!
©2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
Sunday, August 2, 2009
No Compromise
by Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
Proverbs 4:18-19
18 But the path of the [uncompromisingly] just and righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines more and more (brighter and clearer) until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day [to be prepared]. [2 Sam 23:4; Matt 5:14; Phil 2:15.]
19 The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble. [John 12:35.] AMP
Proverbs 4:18-19
18 But the good man walks along in the ever-brightening light of God's favor; the dawn gives way to morning splendor, 19 while the evil man gropes and stumbles in the dark. TLB
The Word of God is full of promises that assure us that if we are obedient and adhere to His Word, we will be led, guided, protected, and blessed. One of the key factors involved in realizing those blessings lies in whether or not we are truly on track or whether we are trying to dibble and dabble, slip and slide, or tiptoe in and out of full obedience and partial obedience. It is important that we do not compromise. Sometimes there is a temptation to reason, rationalize, or justify why stepping a little to the right or left of the path is warranted. Do not allow yourself to be fooled.
Remember what happened to Saul (1 Samuel 15). He did not fully obey. He thought it would be okay to take a little of the spoil rather than let it go to waste, to spare the leader of the people he was sent to destroy, though the instructions from the Lord specifically told him do not spare anyone and do not bring back any of the spoil from the battle. His partial obedience added up to disobedience. He then put himself in a position where he lied about what actually happened. We must realize that God already knows; lying to those He’s placed in authority or even lying to ourselves attempting to justify our actions is pointless. It cost Saul dearly. From that we learned that indeed, obedience is far greater than sacrifice. Saul thought he could make a sacrifice to God and negate the disobedience. Sometimes people think their service, their monetary offerings, their acts of kindness, their church attendance, etc., will offset what they knowingly indulged in that was contrary to what they know is right, or what they willingly ignored that would have kept them in the path of obedience. Do not find yourself counted among those who have been deceived.
Commit this day to an even greater level of determination to walk in obedience, seeking God’s will for your life. Why should we do anything less than that knowing the consequences of trying to do things our way and the rewards of doing what pleases our Father? Remember, God has an awesome plan for your life. It can easily elude you if you get off track and begin stumbling over the things that you were not even supposed to experience. Do not let compromise be found in you. Keep yourself in the position to walk in the light of the Father. There is an awesome plan for your life and you will walk in the path free from compromise.
Prayer: “Father, I thank commit to being faithful to walk in the path you have laid out for me. I refuse to compromise. I choose to trust you. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly NuggetWeek of August 2, 2009
No Compromiseby Audrea Winbush Lott
Please feel free to copy or forward this to anyone you feel might benefit from a dose of the Word!
©2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
EnlightenedPath@comcast.net
Proverbs 4:18-19
18 But the path of the [uncompromisingly] just and righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines more and more (brighter and clearer) until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day [to be prepared]. [2 Sam 23:4; Matt 5:14; Phil 2:15.]
19 The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble. [John 12:35.] AMP
Proverbs 4:18-19
18 But the good man walks along in the ever-brightening light of God's favor; the dawn gives way to morning splendor, 19 while the evil man gropes and stumbles in the dark. TLB
The Word of God is full of promises that assure us that if we are obedient and adhere to His Word, we will be led, guided, protected, and blessed. One of the key factors involved in realizing those blessings lies in whether or not we are truly on track or whether we are trying to dibble and dabble, slip and slide, or tiptoe in and out of full obedience and partial obedience. It is important that we do not compromise. Sometimes there is a temptation to reason, rationalize, or justify why stepping a little to the right or left of the path is warranted. Do not allow yourself to be fooled.
Remember what happened to Saul (1 Samuel 15). He did not fully obey. He thought it would be okay to take a little of the spoil rather than let it go to waste, to spare the leader of the people he was sent to destroy, though the instructions from the Lord specifically told him do not spare anyone and do not bring back any of the spoil from the battle. His partial obedience added up to disobedience. He then put himself in a position where he lied about what actually happened. We must realize that God already knows; lying to those He’s placed in authority or even lying to ourselves attempting to justify our actions is pointless. It cost Saul dearly. From that we learned that indeed, obedience is far greater than sacrifice. Saul thought he could make a sacrifice to God and negate the disobedience. Sometimes people think their service, their monetary offerings, their acts of kindness, their church attendance, etc., will offset what they knowingly indulged in that was contrary to what they know is right, or what they willingly ignored that would have kept them in the path of obedience. Do not find yourself counted among those who have been deceived.
Commit this day to an even greater level of determination to walk in obedience, seeking God’s will for your life. Why should we do anything less than that knowing the consequences of trying to do things our way and the rewards of doing what pleases our Father? Remember, God has an awesome plan for your life. It can easily elude you if you get off track and begin stumbling over the things that you were not even supposed to experience. Do not let compromise be found in you. Keep yourself in the position to walk in the light of the Father. There is an awesome plan for your life and you will walk in the path free from compromise.
Prayer: “Father, I thank commit to being faithful to walk in the path you have laid out for me. I refuse to compromise. I choose to trust you. Amen”
The Enlightened Path Weekly NuggetWeek of August 2, 2009
No Compromiseby Audrea Winbush Lott
Please feel free to copy or forward this to anyone you feel might benefit from a dose of the Word!
©2009 Audrea Winbush Lott
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