Prodigal: That makes as much sense as a belly wearing a top hat.
Me: Well, some people don’t have much sense..
This is a short video devotion on Proverbs.
Proverbs 15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it! (KJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: The game is almost done!
Me: That is true
This is from Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders
Toward the end of his life, A.B. Simpson was at a great convention when a respected New York minister observed that there was no one similarly qualified to continue leadership of the organization when Simpson’s tenure was done. The minister suggested that a large endowment be established to ensure that the work continue. Simpson said nothing and did nothing. He believed that if his work was from God, nothing could dismantle it; if it were not from God, no good purpose was served by keeping it going.
This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 1 Timothy 3:1 (KJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: It’s time to knock off and enjoy the end of the day.
Me: No complaints will come from me.
This is from Book of Prophecies by Christopher Columbus
It was the Lord who put into my mind (I could feel his hand upon me) the fact that it would be possible to sail from here to the Indies. All who heard of my project rejected it with laughter, ridiculing me. There is no question that the inspiration was from the Holy Spirit, because He comforted me with rays of marvelous inspiration from the Holy Scriptures…
I am a most unworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for grace and mercy and they have covered me completely. I have found the sweetest consolation since I made it my whole purpose to enjoy His marvelous presence. For the execution of the journey to the Indies, I did not make use of intelligence, mathematics or maps. It is simply the fulfillment of what Isaiah had prophesied…
And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: that there be no wrath any more upon the children of Israel. Numbers 18:5 (KJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: They seem free as a bird.
Me: Yes, just enjoying the day.
This is a short video devotion on Proverbs.
Proverbs 15:22 Without counsel purposes are disappointed; but in the multitude of counsellors they are established. (KJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: Well, I see how it is going and need some encouragement.
Me: I read this, Three choices in life: give up, give in, or give it all you’ve got.
This is from Ivar Seger
Trust in the Lord, for His promise is true,
Delight in the Lord, it will bring joy to you.
Commit yourself, do His will every day.
Wait on the Lord, hear what He has to say.
The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly. Jeremiah 23:20 (KJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: What a day we had.
Me: Yes, we did have some kinda of day.
This is from Jean Nicolas Grou
If he falls into some error, he does not fret over it, but rising up with a humble spirit, he goes on his way anew rejoicing. Were he to fall a hundred times in the day, he would not despair,-he would rather cry out lovingly to God, appealing to His tender pity. The really devout man has a horror of evil, but he has a still greater love of that which is good; he is more set on doing what is right, than avoiding what is wrong. Generous, large-hearted, he is not afraid of danger in serving God, and would rather run the risk of doing His will imperfectly than not strive to serve Him lest he fail in the attempt.
For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. Matthew 11:10 (KJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: Time to get the okra.
Me: Yes, that looks good.
This is a short video devotion on Proverbs.
Proverbs 15:21 Folly is a joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight ahead. (ESV).
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: I’m in for a penny, might as well be in for a pound.
Me: Amen!
This is from Walking in the Spirit by A. B. Simpson
Not always is it the preacher who exercises the effectual faith; sometimes it is a silent and obscure heart whom no one shall know until the day when all things shall be revealed.
Then verily the first covenant had also ordinances of divine service, and a worldly sanctuary. Hebrews 9:1 (KJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigal: What can we focus on today.
Me: I have something
This is from H. E. Manning
Out of obedience and devotion arises an habitual faith, which makes Him, though unseen, a part of all our life. He will guide us in a sure path, though it be a rough one: though shadows hang upon it, yet He will be with us. He will bring us home at last. Through much trial it may be, and weariness, in much fear and fainting of heart, in much sadness and loneliness, in griefs that the world never knows, and under burdens that the nearest never suspect. Yet He will suffice for all. By His eye or by His voice He will guide us, if we be docile and gentle; by His staff and by His rod, if we wander or are wilful: any how, and by all means, He will bring up to His rest.
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. Mark 6:3 (KJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
Prodigals: That’s a bunch of hogwash.
Me: That is what I thought.
Today’s devotion is a video devotion.
Proverbs 15:20 A wise man makes a father glad, But a foolish man despises his mother. (NKJV)
Jennifer Van Allen
www.theprodigalpig.com
www.faithincounseling.org
