The Wealth of Wisdom - Booty and Treasures fer All!

Worried? Anxious? Struggling with depression? In broken relationships—or several? Overworked? Underpaid? Can’t pay your bills? Feeling lost and stuck with no place to turn?

No worries. God has this!

All you need for peace, provision, health, and wholeness in life is the Holy Spirit of Jesus living in you, revealing the treasures found in God’s Word. Jesus didn’t worry. He didn’t stress about tomorrow—and He doesn’t want you to worry, either.

Jesus is saying to you today: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid (John 14:27). I tell you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world (John 16:33). Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls (Matthew 11:28-30).”

God’s Wisdom in Jesus provides a rich and fruitful life. Respect for the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, instruction, understanding, and insight, acquiring a disciplined and prudent life—a life that is just and fair, with knowledge and discretion. Not sure which job to take, path to walk, how to make ends meet? With the Holy Spirit’s guidance, you can tap into God’s wisdom and receive clarity, direction, and confidence in every aspect of your life. Jesus says, “Ask. Seek. Knock. My Father in heaven desires to give good things to those who ask Him! (Matthew 7:11)”

If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety and despair, these verses offer reassurance and guidance, revealing the hope and wisdom found in God’s Word. Open your Bible. Read these verses slowly. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you which verse is for you today, for your problems right now. He WILL speak if you ask. And when you get a word from the Lord, stand on it. Trust that God will honor His word and do for you what He has said.

1. Addressing Anxiety and Fear

• Promises of Safety: Proverbs 1:33 states, “Whoever listens to the words of the Lord will live in safety.” This addresses the fear many feel about their circumstances.
• Restful Sleep: Proverbs 3:24 assures that “when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet,” which directly counters the sleeplessness caused by anxiety.

2. Providing Hope and Purpose

• Wisdom as Life: Proverbs 4:22 claims, “Wisdom is life to those who find her and health to a man’s body.” This reinforces the idea that wisdom provides not just guidance but also vitality and health—both physical and mental.
• Prolonged Life and Prosperity: Proverbs 3:1-2 suggests that keeping God’s commands brings prosperity and prolongs life, which can instill hope for a better future.

3. Encouraging Positive Change

• Pathways of Righteousness: Proverbs 4:26-27 encourages making level paths for your feet, emphasizing the importance of following God’s guidance for a fruitful life.
• Embracing Wisdom: Proverbs 3:13-14 states, “Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,” highlighting the reward of seeking wisdom and understanding.

4. Overcoming Isolation and Disconnection

• Community and Support: Proverbs 3:33-35 mentions that “the Lord blesses the home of the righteous,” which implies that wisdom can lead to strengthened relationships and a supportive community.

5. Encouragement Against Despair

• Guarding the Heart: Proverbs 4:23 advises to “guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” This serves as a reminder to seek emotional and spiritual protection through God’s wisdom.

All the Ways God’s Wisdom Is Our Source for Life and Living

Blessings

• “Do not forget God’s teachings. Keep his commands in your heart. They will prolong your life for many years and bring you prosperity.” Proverbs 3:1-2
• “With God’s Wisdom you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and men.” Proverbs 3:4
• “God’s Wisdom will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones.” Proverbs 3:8
• “God’s Wisdom fills your bank accounts to overflowing, and provides all you need for a rich life.” Proverbs 3:10
• “Wisdom is a tree of life to those who rest on her branches.” Proverbs 3:18
• “Wisdom is life to those who find her and health to a man’s body.” Proverbs 4:22
• “Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the left or right. Then you will walk in the good way.” Proverbs 4:26-27

Promises

• “Whoever listens to the words of the Lord will live in safety. They will be at ease and without fear of harm.” Proverbs 1:33
• “Wisdom holds victory in store for the upright. Wisdom is a shield to those whose walk is blameless. Wisdom guards the course of the just and protects the way of His faithful ones.” Proverbs 2:7-8
• “With Wisdom you will understand what is right, just, and fair. You will find every good path. Wisdom will enter your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion will protect you. Understanding will guard you.” Proverbs 2:9-11
• “In all your ways acknowledge God, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:6
• “When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.” Proverbs 3:24
• “Have no fear of disaster or the ruin that overtakes others, for the Lord is your confidence. He will keep your foot from being snared.” Proverbs 3:25-26
• “The Lord blesses the home of the righteous. The wise inherit honor.” Proverbs 3:33-35

Warnings

• “Fear of the Lord. Turn when He rebukes, and He will pour out His heart to you. He will make His thoughts known to you.” Proverbs 1:29-30
• “Do not be wise in your own eyes. Instead, fear the Lord and shun evil.” Proverbs 3:7
• “The Lord disciplines those He loves, as a father the son he delights in.” Proverbs 3:12
• “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23

Wisdom and Instruction

• “Attain wisdom and instruction, understanding and insight. Acquire a disciplined and prudent life. Do what is right, just, and fair.” Proverbs 1:2-4
• “The naïve gain knowledge and discretion, and increase in learning. Listen, learn, and gain discernment and guidance for understanding proverbs and parables, for sayings and riddles of the wise.” Proverbs 1:5-6
• “If you accept His words and store up His commands in your heart; if you turn your ear to wisdom and apply your heart to understanding…then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.” Proverbs 2:1-5
• “The Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” Proverbs 2:6
• “Let love and faithfulness never leave you. Bind them around your neck as a necklace. Write them on the tablets of your heart.” Proverbs 3:3
• “Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” Proverbs 3:13-14
• “Preserve sound judgment and discernment. Do not let them out of your sight. They will be life to you and an ornament of grace around your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble.” Proverbs 3:21-23
• “Wisdom is supreme; though it costs you everything, get wisdom and understanding. Esteem Wisdom, and it will exalt you. Embrace Wisdom, and it will honor you.” Proverbs 4:7-8
• “The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter until the full light of day.” Proverbs 4:18

Life Guidance

• “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all the works of your hands.” Proverbs 3:9
• “Let your eyes look straight ahead and your gaze directly before you.” Proverbs 4:25

Get into Jesus. Get into God’s Word. Get Jesus in you. Get God’s Word in you. Before long, you will see evidence that His Word is working to guide you out of the chaos and stress of life.