Fear of God Expands Life

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Sometimes when a verse stands out in the Bible I will look it up in several versions. One of my favorites to look at is the MSG version because it's easy to read and sometimes it gives a different way of thinking of the verse. 

Proverbs 10:10 MSG that has helped me many times. It says... An open face to face meeting results in peace. If there is ever a relationship that is lacking in peace an open face to face meeting when approached with humility always seems to clear the air. 

This morning Proverbs 10:27 also seemed to jump out as well... Fear of God expands your life; a wicked life is a puny life.

July is a reminder that God wants to expand our lives. The AMP version of this verse says... The [reverent] fear of the Lord [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life,

Here is all of Proverbs 10 from the MSG version. For today's communion let's take a few minutes to meditate on this chapter. 

The Wise Sayings of Solomon

An Honest Life Is Immortal

10 Wise son, glad father;

    stupid son, sad mother.

2 Ill-gotten gain gets you nowhere;

    an honest life is immortal.

3 God won’t starve an honest soul,

    but he frustrates the appetites of the wicked.

4 Sloth makes you poor;

    diligence brings wealth.

5 Make hay while the sun shines—that’s smart;

    go fishing during harvest—that’s stupid.

6 Blessings accrue on a good and honest life,

    but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse. 

7 A good and honest life is a blessed memorial;  a wicked life leaves a rotten stench.

8 A wise heart takes orders;

    an empty head will come unglued.

9 Honesty lives confident and carefree,

    but Shifty is sure to be exposed.

10 An evasive eye is a sign of trouble ahead,

    but an open, face-to-face meeting results in peace.

11 The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well,

    but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse.

12 Hatred starts fights,

    but love pulls a quilt over the bickering.

13 You’ll find wisdom on the lips of a person of insight,

    but the shortsighted needs a slap in the face.

14 The wise accumulate knowledge—a true treasure;

    know-it-alls talk too much—a sheer waste.

The Road to Life Is a Disciplined Life

15 The wealth of the rich is their security;

    the poverty of the indigent is their ruin.

16 The wage of a good person is exuberant life;

    an evil person ends up with nothing but sin.

17 The road to life is a disciplined life;

    ignore correction and you’re lost for good.

18 Liars secretly hoard hatred;

    fools openly spread slander.

19 The more talk, the less truth;

    the wise measure their words.

20 The speech of a good person is worth waiting for;

    the blabber of the wicked is worthless.

21 The talk of a good person is rich fare for many,

    but chatterboxes die of an empty heart.

Fear-of-God Expands Your Life

22 God’s blessing makes life rich;

    nothing we do can improve on God.

23 An empty-head thinks mischief is fun,

    but a mindful person relishes wisdom.

24 The nightmares of the wicked come true;

    what the good people desire, they get.

25 When the storm is over, there’s nothing left of the wicked;

    good people, firm on their rock foundation, aren’t even fazed.

26 A lazy employee will give you nothing but trouble;

    it’s vinegar in the mouth, smoke in the eyes.

27 The Fear-of-God expands your life;

    a wicked life is a puny life.

28 The aspirations of good people end in celebration;

    the ambitions of bad people crash.

29 God is solid backing to a well-lived life,

    but he calls into question a shabby performance.

30 Good people last—they can’t be moved;

    the wicked are here today, gone tomorrow.

31 A good person’s mouth is a clear fountain of wisdom;

    a foul mouth is a stagnant swamp.

32 The speech of a good person clears the air;

    the words of the wicked pollute it.

I am praying for you.

Daniel

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Here is how we do the Daily Communions...

1) Start with the 30 Day Prayer Challenge Prayer

2) Take a few minutes to examine yourself, plan your day with God, and listen. Here are some good questions. 

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1.  What were your wins over the last 24 hours?
2. Did you have overflowing levels of peace? It is either yes or no.
3. Did you have overflowing levels of joy? It is either yes or no. 
4. What do you know to do over the next 24 hours? List little things + things you feel God is prompting.
5. What is the most important thing you feel God is teaching you over the last 24 hour?

3) Meditate on the daily communion teaching for a few minutes.

4) Take communion. At our house we take communion daily and keep a box of matzo crackers and grape juice on hand. 

5) Execute your plan with a good attitude trusting that God is helping you. 

6) The daily videos and audios guide you through this process.