Thursday... Let's be realistic and then be rewarded. But being realistic can really be hard to do. Now Proverbs 23:4 (AMP) says, "The reward of humility [that is, having a realistic view of one's importance] and the [revenant, worshipful] fear of the Lord is riches, honor, and life." Matthew in chapter 5 verse 6 says, "Blessed [joyful, nourished by God's goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied." Someone who was focused on getting more and more and who others would say was successful was asked if they had all they wanted and if they were really satisfied? And they said, "No not yet, I just want a little more and then I'll be satisfied. I'm not completely satisfied yet" It is so easy for us to have a very unrealistic view of who we are and what we want and never be satisfied even though we believe that we deserve more. So many h...
A positive reflection for a new day...