Stepping Stones: Truth Is Bliss

Transformational Tip

I once heard the simple definition of intelligence as the “ability to learn.” A trait that we should develop in our lives…having a desire to learn. Contrary to the old saying, ignorance is not bliss. Ignorance of God's Word can bring about serious mistakes and heartache. Learning the Word of God provides us with power, peace, principles to live by…when we do, we glorify God and that is our purpose in life.
Today, make a commitment to learning more from the Bible. You could begin by setting up a plan of regular reading if you don't already have one. Even if you are already reading the Word regularly, perhaps some of these suggestions will help:
Read for transformation. It's true that we gain valuable information from the Bible, but the key is for the information to become a part of us and bring about transformation in our lives. Read while specifically focusing on the content and what it says about your decision-making skills.
Read reflectively. Be more concerned about quality of reading than quantity. Take time to think about what you are reading and let the Holy Spirit speak to you.
Learning from God's Word should be our priority, but we can also learn from books, Bible study groups, Sunday school, small group discussions and one on one discussion with those Christians God has placed on our pathway. Ask God to guide you on your exciting path of transformation.
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Prayer
Dear Father God, help me to truly turn my heart to wisdom and apply my heart to understanding and learning. I don’t just want to be a cool spiritual library, filled with more knowledge, help me be open to the Holy Spirit’s prompting and teaching of how to apply this knowledge into Godly living. I pray this and all prayers in the name of the One who You sent to teach me, Jesus Christ; and all God’s children say - AMEN!

The Truth
My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2:1-5
Then you will again obey the Lord and keep all his commands that I am giving you today. “The Lord your God will then make you successful in everything you do. He will give you many children and numerous livestock, and he will cause your fields to produce abundant harvests, for the Lord will again delight in being good to you as he was to your ancestors. The Lord your God will delight in you if you obey his voice and keep the commands and decrees written in this Book of Instruction, and if you turn to the Lord your God with all your heart and soul. This command I am giving you today is not too difficult for you to understand, and it is within your reach.
Deuteronomy 30:8-11