Proverbs 23:29-35 (NLT) 29-Who has anguish? Who has sorrow? Who is always fighting? who is always complaining? Who has unnecesarry bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? 30-It is the one who spends long hours in the taverns, trying out new drinks. 31-Don’t gaze at the wine, seeing how red it is, how it sparkles…
Month: May 2011
Proverbs 22…direct, lift, model, be present, don’t give up
Proverbs 22:6, “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” (NLT) I’ve said it before in this blog column of mine; “you only get one chance at raising your kids.” In my dozen or so years of reading the Proverb for the day never did Proverbs…
Proverbs 21…everything in moderation
Proverbs 21:17, “He who loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich.” Years ago, as I was trying to rebuild my life I had lunch with a very wealthy, successful, businessman. I often tell people that I am where I am today because I’ve asked alot of questions along…
Proverbs 20…are you “astray?”
Proverbs 20:1, “Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.” This Proverb was written almost 3000 years ago. I have a feeling if Solomon were still alive today he would tell us to replace the words wine and alcohol with whatever our addiction is, or whatever leads us…
Proverbs 19…Who’s driving your life?
Proverbs 19:21, “You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.” This is one of my favorite Proverbs as it reminds me just how much control I really don’t have. I found out the hard way that it is much easier to swim with God’s current than against it and one way I…
Proverbs 18…listen to learn
Proverbs 18:2, “Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.” One of my favorite personal development books is “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” by Stephen R. Covey. Covey methodically goes through 7 Habits he has observed in all people who are highly effective. The 5th Habit is;…
Proverbs 17…less=more
Proverbs 17:27-28, “A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.” (NLT) It would be foolish for me to add anything else… P.E.A.C.E. jay@eaglelaunch.com
Proverbs 16…motives
Proverbs 16:2, “People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives.” Something I learned early in recovery was whenever I was faced with a difficult situation, I was told to step back, and examine my motives by asking myself, “why am I doing this, and is any good going to come from…
Just a thought…
John 1:1-3, “In the beginning the Word already existed. the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He (Jesus) existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him.” (NLT) I remember the first time I ever stayed at a Hampton Inn several years ago. Back…
Proverbs 15…wanting to improve=replacing our wants with our needs…
Proverbs 15:31; “If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.” (NLT) Back in my college days I wasn’t the best student in the world but I got pretty good grades. Getting me to sit still for an hour was not an easy task and then expecting me to do…
Jay Meyer
I started this blog in 2008 because of my passion for helping others take their lives to the next level. My hope is that, through sharing my life experiences as a business leader, husband, father, and recovering drug addict, I will positively impact your life.