Peace & Poetry

Category: Wisdom Challenge

  • FIN.

    FIN.

    Wisdom Challenge: Day 31 It is not for kings to drink wine,Nor for princes intoxicating drink;Lest they drink and forget the law,And pervert the justice of all the afflicted. Proverbs 31:4-5 Many of the people I look up to, both in spirituality and in business, abstain from alcohol. Sure, it’s not a sin or anything but I…

  • Desire is a mystery.

    Desire is a mystery.

    The heart is as a pasture with no boundaries; the eyes are as a deep well that can never be filled.

  • Pause.

    Pause.

    It takes a level of self-restraint to not say the first thing that comes to mind in various situations but with a little practice it gets easier. When in doubt, it’s better to just say nothing at all.

  • Careful, Don’t Slip!

    Careful, Don’t Slip!

    Success– contrary to popular misconception– does not equate to rightness; and a few small compromises over time lead to big regrets.

  • You Are Your Only Limit

    You Are Your Only Limit

    In order to improve any area of your life you must identify the problem, set your goals and track your progress. Things may change, but if you stay diligent you can accomplish anything.

  • What’s Your Excuse?

    What’s Your Excuse?

    Whenever I get down to the root of my hesitancy about doing something, it always boils down to one of two things: fear or laziness. Neither are righteous attributes.

  • What’s Your Poison?

    What’s Your Poison?

    Whatever that thing– or things– is for you, just know that many people have beaten that which you struggle with. Keep pushing and don’t ever give up– you can overcome!

  • It’s Only Temporary

    It’s Only Temporary

    In due time the records will be set straight and the scales will be balanced. Until then, keep striving after your goals and enjoy the process. Stay faithful and it will all pay off in the end.

  • Are Riches Worth It?

    Are Riches Worth It?

    The only stable thing in this world are the unseen principles that govern it. Wisdom is the principle thing– if you seek it diligently and gain it, you gain all things in essence.

  • Reputation

    Reputation

    It’s not wise to compromise your values to be liked; so know what your values are– know what your boundaries are, and put yourself out there!