the less one knows.” These are the words of George Harrison in the Beatle’s song “The Inner Light.” They came to me as I was reading Proverbs–“A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered.” (17:27 NLT), “Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.”…
Getting Unstuck
Philippians 3:13-14 “But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (NIV) In our life we generally have 3 periods of time we live in; the past, the present…
The “Divine” Developer
Matthew 8:13 “Go! It will be done just as you believed it would.” Many years ago while attending a summer basketball camp a motivational speaker talked with us about the importance of “visualization.” He said; “what you picture yourself doing is what you will do.” Years after this camp I read about this “self-fulfilling prophecy”…
“God-Discipline” and controlling ourselves.
Proverbs 25:28 “Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control.” While doing my morning devotion I came across one of my favorite Proverbs for addicts and people who are in bondage to something. Addictions and things that bind us simply prevent us from being everything God wants us to…
Acceptance
It was at about this time 22 years ago when an epiphany took place in my life. I finally began to figure out I could not control other people, places and things all I could control was my attitude and my effort. Doing my best to take care of what I am able to take…
The Forgotten Steps
One of the challenges I have faced during my Christian/recovery walk is the willingness to allow God to have all of me. This means the good, the great, the bad and the ugly. It is hard for God to do his work through me when I am still holding onto old stuff. As most of…
How may I help you God?
I was talking with a friend the other day and shared the fact that I felt as though I hit a dry spell in my faith walk. No matter how many different ways I prayed and read scripture it was like God wasn’t listening or talking to me. I was seeking guidance about something in…
Listening takes action…
Proverbs 1:33, “But all who listen to me will live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm.” There are times in our lives where we think we are listening to God and we really aren’t. The litmus test can be found in the Proverb above. God promises us if we listen to him (wisdom) we…
God Blesses Obedience
Proverbs 21:3 “To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” (NIV) A couple of weeks ago I caught up with a friend who is in recovery. He had sought help from me a little over a year ago and I hooked him into a place that has transformed…
It Ain’t Me…
Phillippians 4:4-9 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds…
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.