Friday, December 7th - Proverbs 25:26,28

Good Morning!

Happy Friday! I am so excited about today as we (choir, orchestra and band) will share our first of three Christmas Concerts tonight at Eastview! We have practiced hard and now we can sing, play and speak for your listening pleasure, but first and foremost for the glory of God - The Reason for the Season! May HE be pleased with our offerings this weekend! "O Come All Ye Faithful" to this "Silent Night" to worship the "Son of God" and hear choirs singing "Joy to the World" because "Born is the King" - "Hallelujah"!
It's going to be a great day!

Proverbs 25:26,28 - "Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked."  "Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control."

Have you ever been eating a meal out in a restaurant and you are talking and having a great time and then you go to take a bite of whatever and it falls in your lap - hitting several places as it falls?  Now your shirt/blouse and possibly more clothing have stains!  That is kind of what like sin is like on our spiritual clothes/our heart.  When we sin we put a stain on our heart - it is dirty.  However, because of the blood of Jesus, those stains can be washed away as we ask forgiveness of each one. 
In verse 28 the topic of self-control comes up again.  We have discussed this several times in the past and know how important it is in our lives - with every aspect of our lives.  Remember some of our scriptures that we have read and memorized?  Galatians 5:22-24 which talks about self-control as one of the fruits of the Spirit.   2 Peter 1:5-8 is a passage that helps encourage us in our faith and having self-control is so important as we share our faith with others.  And one other is 1 Peter 5:8 that says we need to be self controlled and alert as the enemy prowls around like a lion looking for someone to devour.  Self-control is important!  How are you doing in this area?  Need prayer or encouragement?  Let us know!

Have a wonderful Friday and remember:  the Baby Jesus was born and became a Man and saved us from our sins, giving us the hope and promise of eternal life - HE is the Reason for the Season!

Love y'all!
Cheri Lynn