Weekly Wisdom

While happiness is the experience of feeling good, joy is the result of a life built on the promises and presence of God. 

King Solomon gives counsel on all areas of life. One example is today’s verse: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

Understanding God is at the top of Paul’s list. What tops yours?

The greater goal of the Bible is to help us understand who God is.

Ultimately everything we do is for God, not for anyone else.

Something remarkable happens when we delight in God. Our desires—our wants and passions—actually begin to change. 

God, in his love, offers a beautiful life with him that lasts forever. And this news is even better than a big paycheck.

When we turn to God, he will take care of our weariness—and he will come through again and again, giving us the strength we need to keep running.

The reminder that God travels with us produces everyday courage.

Today’s verse tells us to sit quietly in our realization that God is who he says he is—creator of the universe, all-knowing, all-powerful, and ever-present.

Even though we may face adversity, we know that God sees the entire picture, orchestrates the circumstances, and works every detail for our good.

God saved us from a life apart from him and gave us a forever life with him.