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WISDOM DETERMINES THE QUALITY OF DECISIONS

AUGUST 9, 2023 / DAY #3

TODAY’S RHEMA

Proverbs 4:6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you.

When talking about wisdom, we remember the story of King Solomon. His wisdom amazed the Queen of Sheba, who rushed to see King Solomon in person. How amazed she was when she met him and saw the food on his table, how his employees sat, how his servants served and dressed, his drink, and the burnt offerings he used at the Lord’s house. Everything was extraordinary and made her eyes stunned.

Wisdom really makes an apparent difference for everyone in taking steps or making decisions. Today we are reminded that our wisdom, prudence, and thinking capacity will determine the quality of our decisions. Just like Solomon, who was bestowed with wisdom, he became a king greatly admired because of his wisdom.

Do not rely on our thoughts; we must continue asking for God’s wisdom and guidance to act wisely. Because we must always understand that the devil will always conjure up evil, but when we are full of wisdom, our life will be brought by God to a higher level toward a life full of victory. (MC)

REFLECTION

WISDOM and THE ABILITY TO THINK will determine the QUALITY OF OUR DECISIONS.

APPLICATIONS

1. What did you get from today’s meditation?
2. What things or efforts are you willing to do to make quality decisions?
3. How committed are you to achieving good quality decisions?

TODAY’S PRAYER

“Lord, fill us with wisdom and wisdom from You so that with every step we take, we can take steps, make decisions according to Your will, and use us to honor the glory of Your name. In the name of the Lord Jesus, we pray. Amen.”

YEARLY BIBLE READINGS

Genesis 1-3
Matthew 1

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POWER IN THE WISDOM OF GOD

AUGUST 8, 2023 / DAY #2

TODAY’S RHEMA

Psalm 119:104 Through Your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.

What would you ask if you were allowed to ask for something that would indeed be granted? Would you choose to be like Solomon, who asked God for wisdom over wealth or longevity? Solomon realized that he was still young and inexperienced, so he needed a heart that understood to distinguish between good and evil in deciding a matter to carry out his duties as King. Even Solomon did not ask for his own sake, but what he asked for was something related to what God wanted him to do. It turned out that it was a choice that was acceptable and said to be good in God’s eyes, which in the end, God also gave wealth, glory, and long life.

This is the case in the everyday life that we live. We need a wise life which means living with a sharp thinking capacity. A sharp mind makes our life superior. We can use a wise heart, mind, and mind to overcome all problems with wisdom from God, who has extraordinary power. Yes, everyone is born into this world with a gold mine and a precious resource; its name is common sense, which is your mind! Our mind is our capital! Our thoughts are our capital! This mind is a valuable asset that God has given!

From now on, let us realize that God has given us extraordinary capital in our lives; his name is our thoughts! Continue to explore yourself and train yourself to the fullest with a sharp mind; your life will experience a super giant leap! If we continue to hone the mind that God bestows well, then the mind will grow, our mind will be sharpened, our wisdom will be sharper, and you will see that wisdom has the power to change lives! Jesus blesses. (KRD)

REFLECTION

A WISE LIFE is a life with a KEEN CAPACITY FOR THINKING.

APPLICATIONS

1. How do you get wisdom and a wise heart from God? What are you doing?
2. What are your obstacles in using God’s wisdom to solve every problem in your life?
3. How is your commitment to continue to hone and train sharpness in thinking? Write them down!

TODAY’S PRAYER

“O Lord, teach us to be open and sharpen our minds. We long to have the will and enthusiasm to learn to explore and train our sharp thinking so that, in the end, we can get wisdom that will guide our lives. In the name of the Lord Jesus, we pray. Amen.”

YEARLY BIBLE READINGS

Malachi 1-4
Revelation 2

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AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE IS BORN OF WISDOM

AUGUST 7, 2023 / DAY #1

TODAY’S RHEMA

Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Losing the most loved child is something saddening and painful for a father. The same goes for Ronald. He even didn’t eat for 4 days and 4 nights. He was so hurt. His wife comforted him, and his friends in faith came to strengthen him, but he was still sorrowful. One day, a father who also lost his first child came. The man then told how he felt when he lost his son. He was hurt, but God healed him when he let it go. Finally, Ronald decided to accept what had just happened. When he did, he became calm. The man also asked Ronald to eat. He told Ronald that he must take care of his health because he still had his second child, a baby, who needed it. Eventually, he could continue his life.

“Being wise” is an easy phrase for us to say but not always easy to do. The story above exemplifies how we ought to be wise in making decisions. If Ronald had not decided to accept that his son had died, he would have fallen ill because he had not eaten for days. In addition, his wife will also be bothered because she has to take care of her sick husband. Moreover, they still had a baby. He had to rest his heart to face a major event that shook his feelings.

Today’s rhema reminds us to number our days, meaning that we must pay attention to what we do in this life because life is short, and we must be responsible for our lives later. Therefore, let us be wise in living life and in making decisions. Hallelujah.

REFLECTION

A WISE LIFE produces an EXTRAORDINARY LIFE.

APPLICATIONS

1. Do you currently experience events that make it difficult to be wise?
2. Why must we live wisely?
3. How can we make decisions wisely?

TODAY’S PRAYER

“Dear Father, thank you for today’s Rhema. We are grateful that You remind us to be wise in dealing with everything. The Holy Spirit guides us so that we can make wise decisions. In Jesus’ Name, we pray, Amen.”

YEARLY BIBLE READINGS

Zechariah 13-14
Revelation 21

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BE CAREFUL WITH OUR WORDS!

AUGUST 6, 2023 / DAY 7#

TODAY’S RHEMA

Ecclesiastes 10:12 Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips.

Quarrels in the family are certainly not strange to any of us. Several people living under the same roof with different personalities are undoubtedly challenging. But some things make a difference if each family member does not control himself in fighting. Because of being too emotional and explosive, a person is frequently unable to control his actions and words, which then could regret his actions. Regret always comes later. In general, fights are triggered by an unsuitable expectation of one person to another.

When a child gets a bad grade, the parents often get angry and then criticize and compare their child with other children rated better. Without realizing it, the action hurts the child and makes him mentally weak. Even though the child has struggled so hard to get maximum results but his parents don’t see and appreciate his struggle. Or even on the other hand, the child feels hurt because of the words of his parents about the results of his grades, whereas the child does not realize that all the time he has not been trying but playing games and underestimating the struggles of his parents to support him. This example illustrates that each family member needs to look in the mirror to see each other’s shortcomings and mistakes to understand and tolerate one another.

When parents’ expectations do not meet for children, let’s see and correct what goes wrong. Do not immediately state words that stick in the heart. Change the weak words into supportive ones. Instead of criticizing, a parent should give a little appreciation in the form of praise for the child’s efforts. Instead of attacking, it’s better to listen to the child so that, as a parent, you can support what the child desires. Instead of intimidating children by threatening them if they don’t meet the parent’s expectations, it is better to provide insight and advice so that children have a big heart to choose the best path in making decisions. By supporting and loving each other and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, believe that your family drama will have a happy ending!

REFLECTION

Change the words from WEAKENING to STRENGTHENING, from ATTACKING to SUPPORTING, and from INTIMIDATING to APPRECIATING.

APPLICATIONS

1. Are there frequent fights in your family?
2. In your opinion, what often triggers fights in your family?
3. Have you asked God for wisdom in solving your family drama?

TODAY’S PRAYER

“Lord, thank you for reminding us to control our speech, how powerful words are so that they can weaken, attack, and even intimidate others. Forgive us, Lord, for our words consciously; we often hurt others’ families’ words. Lead u,s, Lord to improve our family so we can finish our family drama with a happy ending. In the name of the Lord Jesus, we pray. Amen.”

YEARLY BIBLE READINGS

Zechariah 9-12
Revelation 20

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AUGUST 5, 2023 / DAY 6#

TODAY’S RHEMA

Proverbs 21:19 Better to live in a desert than with a quarrelsome and nagging wife.

In a study book, women are stated to speak an average of 20,000 words while men only 7,000 words. That’s why do not be surprised if women tend to talk more than men. In the family, too. A mother will be much more talkative than a father. Mothers can comment on small things to big things. In addition, a woman’s mood is much more changeable, so, at certain times, she will be more sensitive to small things or some matters that barely cause conflict.

Just imagine in the family. If the mother is very talkative and irritable, she often triggers fights. Indeed, the other family members feel uncomfortable and may not like her, so they choose to linger outside the home. As wives or mothers, we are the same; if our husbands or children are angry and trigger fights, we definitely don’t feel comfortable staying home.

Today’s rhema also said it is better to live in the desert than with a quarrelsome and angry woman because this will only drain your energy and emotions, right? Therefore, let’s use our abilities as women to speak wisely. Don’t like to grumble and get angry quickly, which triggers a fight. However, use our ability to speak to build our families and even become good witnesses and servants of God. Let’s create a family full of peace and happiness through our words. (TS)

REFLECTION

There is no happy family if there is A QUARRELSOME WOMAN in it.

APPLICATIONS

1. As a wife, do you often talk and get angry quickly?
2. By getting angry and fighting often, how do your family members treat you?
3. What can you do to keep the atmosphere in the family comfortable for all family members?

TODAY’S PRAYER

“Lord, thank You for Your love and grace in our lives. Forgive us if, as a woman, we have not been able to use our words wisely. Enable us to be wise in speaking so that our family is full of peace and happiness. In the name of the Lord Jesus, we have prayed. Amen.”

YEARLY BIBLE READINGS

Zechariah 5-8
Revelation 19

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RIGHT DICTION DETERMINES OUR WISDOM

AUGUST 4, 2023 / DAY 5#

TODAY’S RHEMA

Ecclesiastes 9:17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeds than the shouts of a ruler of fools.

Tracey had 3 teen children. Like most children, Tracey’s children often made mistakes, but she never said bad words when she was angry. She didn’t say, “You, bad boy!” but replaced it with, “Good kid, you must listen to what your parents said.” Her husband, Jake, also often did things against Tracey’s wishes. She was just silent, and even if she had to speak, she tried to keep speaking politely. She could accept it and forgive her husband’s mistakes. This family testified that they had conflicts, but they could be adequately resolved with wise words, not by using words that hurt or attacked each other.

The words we say can be something that can calm the atmosphere but can also make the atmosphere chaotic. The story of Jake and Tracey’s family teaches us that choosing good words before speaking can change the atmosphere.

Today’s rhema reminds us that we need to be wise in speaking because words that are many but not wise will not be helpful. As women at home, we need to emulate what Tracey did. Remember that things don’t always work out perfectly, but we can change a bad situation to be better using wise words. The spicy and sour taste in the family will turn sweet when the words heard daily are the words of blessing. Therefore, let’s be wise in choosing words. Jesus bless you. (DFK)

REFLECTION

Women’s power in SPEECH exists if it is used WISELY. It could be used to build A HAPPY FAMILY.

APPLICATIONS

1. Have you ever chosen the wrong word to say?
2. What happens when you do it?
3. What commitment are you willing to make to improve it?

TODAY’S PRAYER

“Lord Jesus, thank You for Your word. You are so kind to teach us to be wise in speech. We believe our mouths were created to praise and worship God, not to bring down or insult other people or our family. We are new creations and believe our lives are increasingly similar to your image. In the name of the Lord Jesus. Amen.”

YEARLY BIBLE READINGS

Zechariah 1-4
Revelation 18

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WOMEN ARE THE PILLARS OF PRAYER IN A FAMILY

AUGUST 3, 2023 / DAY 4#

TODAY’S RHEMA

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Are you familiar with the movie The Case for Christ? Yes, this movie is based on a true story about an atheist couple where one event made the wife, Leslie, believe and follow Jesus. This angered the husband, Lee Strobel. Lee couldn’t accept that his wife believed in Jesus. Eventually, their household had frequent arguments, resulting in endless family drama.

But the wife, Leslie, never gave up on her household. She prayed for her husband every day, persevering in prayer. She often went to her cell group leader to pray for her household and ask for encouragement. Until one day, God answered Leslie’s prayer. Lee repented and believed in Jesus. After this moment, Lee Strobel became an author of books on Christianity and even a pastor and teacher at Willow Creek Community Church.

This story tells us that women’s strengths must be used wisely in building a stronger family in the Lord. Women must be strong in prayer, for one. Therefore, if your husband is far from God, pray for him! If your children are involved in wrong relationships, pray for your children! If your parents are struggling with sickness, pray for them! Have faith that when the women of God’s family emerge as pillars of prayer, the family will be strong, and God will restore our family! (DCE)

REFLECTION

Women are EXCEPTIONAL in their PERSEVERANCE in PRAYER; use it to BUILD YOUR FAMILY.

APPLICATIONS

1. Why do you think the role of women is so vital for building a wise family?
2. Have you persevered in prayer for your family? If not, what are the obstacles?
3. How can you persevere in prayer to build a wise family?

TODAY’S PRAYER

“Heavenly Father, thank You for the grace You have given our family. Guide us to carry out our respective roles wisely, persevere in prayer, and support each other to have our family grow stronger in You and be a blessing to others and the glory of Your name. In the Name of the Lord Jesus, we pray. Amen.”

YEARLY BIBLE READINGS

Haggai
Revelation 1

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WOMEN’S STRENGTHS ENHANCE THEIR FAMILY

AUGUST 2, 2023 / DAY 3#

TODAY’S RHEMA

Proverbs 31:20 She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.

Many people fall ill because their immune fail to cope with the transitional season but not in Wanda’s family. She wakes up early every morning to make juice for all her family members. Wanda is the fussiest person in the family. After drinking the juice, each family member must eat a healthy breakfast and take vitamins before leaving for work or school. She will swiftly scold family members for not obeying her. But as a result, all family members maintain good health at all seasons.

Many of us often complain: “Women are fussy, moms are fussy, complicated, have a lot of rules,” and many more. But that is their strength; they try to keep their family healthy to do all activities well while disregarding their appearance.

Let’s all start to open our hearts and recognize the power of a woman to empathize and care for her surroundings. That is one of the keys to a strong and successful family. Instead of looking at them negatively, look at their purpose and the results of what they do. Support them so the family grows and everyone will be successful, happy, and drama-free. God bless. (MC)

REFLECTION

WISELY employing women’s strength to EMPATHIZE will DEVELOP a STRONG FAMILY.

APPLICATIONS

1. What strengths do you find when looking at a woman in your family?
2. How do you respond to a woman’s strengths?
3. What important lessons can you learn from today’s devotional?

TODAY’S PRAYER

“Thank God for today’s devotional; thank you for the revelation to respond to the strengths of every woman. Teach us to respond to have a strong family, O Lord, properly. In the name of the Lord Jesus, we pray. Amen.”

YEARLY BIBLE READINGS

Zephaniah
Revelation 16

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A WISE WOMAN IS THE KEY TO A HAPPY FAMILY

AUGUST 1, 2023 / DAY 2#

TODAY’S RHEMA

Proverbs 14:1 The wise woman builds her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands.

The Bible tells us that Abigail was a beautiful and wise wife of a rough and wicked man named Nabal. Despite having a “difficult” husband, Abigail showed she was a woman of good character. Abigail acted and made the right decisions to save her family and to protect her husband from the dangers. She was a good negotiator and dared to initiate by taking the blame of her husband. She prepared food for David and his men to save her husband. She was even willing to humble herself, bow down before David and beg for forgiveness for her husband’s wrongdoings. In the end, Abigail’s story has a happy ending because after Nabal died, Abigail was taken to be the wife of King David.

Nowadays, women are often busy with daily activities to the point that they often forget God’s wisdom to wisely rely on Him in dealing with their family problems. Sometimes, the wife becomes tired and discouraged after doing her best and relying on God, yet nothing changes in her spouse or surroundings. As a wise woman, do your best according to His will because faith is our obligation to God. Take a look and emulate Abigail’s example; she understood that a household is built upon a woman’s wisdom but broken down by her foolishness. Of course, this verse does not mean husbands can be responsible for their wives. Keep in mind that men are the CEOs of the family. But today, the word of God says that the woman’s wisdom builds the household. This means that women play an essential role in the household.

The happiness of your household will continue to build with a wise wife, and the joy and unity of your marriage will be strong and more blessed. A wise wife will remain strong in faith and uses God’s wisdom to build and be a blessing to her family. (KRD)

REFLECTION

A household is BUILT by a WOMAN’S WISDOM and DESTROYED by HER FOOLISHNESS.

APPLICATIONS

1. How do you fulfill your role as a wise wife in your family? What obstacles and difficulties do you often face?
2. As a woman, which part of yourself do you think you should constantly improve to play a role in building your family?
3. How would you commit to remaining wise in dire situations around you??

TODAY’S PRAYER

“Lord Jesus, thank You for Your grace. You have entrusted us to be women. Help us to be wise and pleasing women in Your sight. Let our way of life build a life in our family and bring praise and honor to You. Hallelujah. Amen.”

YEARLY BIBLE READINGS

Habakkuk
Revelation 15

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BEING PRUDENT, A KEY TO A DRAMA-FREE LIFE

JULY 31, 2023 / DAY 1#

TODAY’S RHEMA

Proverbs 14:18 The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

Priscilla and her husband have been married for five years. Because of her husband’s income, she must manage her money carefully. Despite such, they lived happily. Entering their 10th year of marriage, her husband was promoted to a manager position at his company. His salary was four times the previous salary. This changed his lifestyle. He hung out with his friends in expensive cafes, and every two weeks, he had to go out of town on business. Priscilla, who was lonely, chose to go out with her friends when in the absence of her husband. Consequently, their marriage became strained, with frequent misunderstandings over minor matters.

We often experience the life of Priscilla and her husband at home. When we aren’t successful and our income is mediocre, we live wisely and prioritize our family. However, being successful and having an improved financial situation that can fulfill our needs and desires, we sometimes fail to prioritize our family. All we think about is our pleasure and our work. We need to make wise family decisions so that the relationship between our family members becomes less warm when we are not as successful.

Today’s rhema reminds family members to be wise in making decisions. Some people think that money can keep us from family drama, but this opinion is not always valid because Priscilla’s family started their drama when they became wealthy. Let us be wise in making family decisions to avoid family drama.

REFLECTION

A DRAMA-FREE FAMILY consists of PRUDENT family members.

APPLICATIONS

1. Are you managing your family finances wisely?
2. Do you think every family member needs to make decisions wisely?
3. What should you do to make wise decisions?

TODAY’S PRAYER

“Father, we thank you for today’s Word. We have learned to make decisions according to Your will. Holy Spirit, help us to be wise and pleasing in your sight. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”

YEARLY BIBLE READINGS

Nahum
Revelation 14

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