Wisdom

Our Wednesday night Bible Study at church is studying the attributes of God.  The video study is "Rekindling the Fire" by Mark Kieler.  Last night was part 6 of 18 and the attribute of the Lords was wisdom. 

Here are some of the things that impacted me & the scriptural references for you to look up, if you desire.

Examine where you have been getting your wisdom from.  From scripture we get the truest, purest and greatest wisdom found in Jesus Christ.

What makes wisdom so valuable, is it helps us make the right choices, the right decisions, to choose the best path, and to consistently and successfully select the most beneficial method, approach, solution or venue that is available.

Knowledge can be a good thing, but wisdom is even beyond knowledge because wisdom is the tremendous beneficial God-given skill of being able to take and apply knowledge to real-life situations.

Wisdom ~ a discerning heart to distinguish between right and wrong

1 Kings 3:4-13

1 Kings 4:29-34

1 Kings 1:1-10

1Kings 3:16-18

1Kings 3:12

Luke 11:29-32

Wisdom helps solve life's most difficult problems.  It's the kind of attribute that enables those who it at, or at least those who have access to it, to take complex moral dilemmas, or difficult, critical, apparently unsolvable life decisions and be able to discern not merely safe, effective solution but the safest, most effective, most productive and most godly solutions~ which breeds a kind of love and admiration in our hearts for those who have such wisdom and especially for those who are willing and able to help us by applying their wisdom to our life problems.

Human minds are finite, but Jesus Christ is God and because He is God, His wisdom is infinite, perfect, unlimited.

Jesus Christ knows everything, everything possible, everything actual, all events, all creatures, the past, the present, the future.  He is perfectly and completely aware of every detail in life pertaining to every being that's alive not just on earth but in heaven and in hell.

Daniel 2:22

Psalm 139:6

Psalm 147:5

James 1:17

Colossians 1:16-17

Job 40:6-7, 39:3-38

Matthew 10:29-30

Hebrews 4:13

Psalm 139:1-18

Psalm 139:23-24

Hebrews 4:13

Luke 11:13

Proverbs 15:3

Psalm 90:8

2 Chronicles 16:9

Genesis 16:13

Luke 11:31

Proverbs 1:22-23

Proverbs 4:7-9

Godly, scriptural wisdom will bless you in your life in ways far too profound and numerous to even begin to list.  And it will cause you to do so many things so differently than the conventional wisdom of the world.

Just where have you been getting your wisdom from? 

5 Critical Applications

1. Ask for wisdom James 1:5-7

2. Search for wisdom Proverbs 2:1-6

3. Trust and expect wisdom Philippians 4:6-7

4. Apply wisdom Philippians 4:6-7 & Proverbs 2:6-22

5. Love and appreciate wisdom and its source: Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 1:30

The love we ought to have for Jesus Christ whose wisdom teaches us how to love one another, how best to live life, how best to raise our children, what blesses God, what is truly good and what is truly evil, ad literally everything there is to know about life, both in this life and in the next.  How utterly lost we would be ~ many are lost without even knowing it ~ apart from wisdom.  May God give you the grace to lean not on your own understanding but to trust in the one and only true wisdom: the wisdom of Jesus Christ.

My take on this lesson ~ turn to the source of all wisdom.  You will only find that through Jesus Christ. 

Thankful for ~

The Lords sharing His wisdom with us ~ through prayer, scriptures, seeking

Godly men who share the attributes of the Lord they have studied

Calmness in the midst of the storms of life

This season of Thanksgiving

The Cloffice

Our farmhouse had an oddball small room outside the master bedroom.  It started out being a sitting room/office, but we never quite liked it.  And our closets in the bedroom were really small.  We had talked about knocking walls down, rearranging the bathroom, enlarging the bedroom etc.  But that all costs a lot of money.  We ended up not doing anything until we sold the Mississippi house.  2 weekends ago, we decided it should be a cloffice.....closet/office ~ Greg came up with the name cause he is creative like that!  We hauled out stuff and made 2 trips to IKEA over the weekend.  (Lesson learned ~ don't go on Saturday....its crazy busy in there.)  Here is the result ~

We kept the carpet and the plaid wallpaper.  Changed out some pictures and organized all our clothes.  Summer and winter clothes will fit in the drawers, on hangers, and in the baskets.  The only clothes stuck up in the attic (which has pull down stairs above the desk) are the "don't fit" clothes.

When we get past Thanksgiving, we will begin taking our old closets apart and turning that into a sitting area with our love seat and end tables, book cases should fit too.  Those pictures will be coming later! 

Thankful for~

not having to pack up seasonal clothes
creativity
have IKEA close by
finances being freed up by a house sale

Essentially Monday

Household Recipes for using your Essential Oils ~

Essential Oil Bleach

1 1/2 cups peroxide
1/2 cup lemon juice
10-12 drops lemon oil

Place the above ingredients in a brown or blue bottle with a spray lid ~ fill the remaining space in bottle with water.  Shake gently to combine ingredients.  Shake before using on your stained clothing.  (Peroxide breaks down over time if not protected from the light ~ that's why its sold in brown bottles at retailers!)

DIY 409 type Spray

1/4 cup vinegar
1 3/4 cup water
15 drops each lavender and lemon

Add to a glass spray bottle and shake gently.  This works great on kitchen counters ~ I use it on my granite countertops.  Spray on and wipe off with a paper towel.

Disinfectant Spray

1/2 cup vodka
1/2 cup water
15 drops rosemary essential oil (eo)
25 drops orange eo
15 drops eucalyptus eo
15 drops lavender eo

Gently mix all ingredients into a glass spray bottle, shake gently, then its ready to use.

And why use glass bottles?  Essential oils are strong and they will react adversely to plastic.  You can use clear glass bottle, like the ones vinegar come in, but you will need to cover the bottle with tape or paper, etc.  to the light doesn't break down the oils affect.  This is a fun project to do with all the decorative duct tape that's around these days!  Or you can order brown or blue glass bottles in different sizes online.

Happy mixing ~ oh, I have made and used the first 2 recipes with success, but haven't tried the last one yet.

Thankful for ~

more natural ingredients to use in our home without all the chemicals
people who come up with these recipes and share them

Its Finally Here!

We have waited a long time for fall....and  its finally here.

Sweaters,  socks,  quilts, hot drinks, crunchy leaves to walk in, warm bowls of soup, snuggling under the covers, cozy nights at home.

We haven't had any rain in about a month.  Its very dry.  We are getting smoke from the N. Carolina wild fires.  So some days it isn't pleasant to be outside.

With fall came the presidential election ~  I will just say ~ I didn't think either candidate was the best either party had to offer.  But the election and its results are over.  The looting, rioting, crying college students, etc. is childish and a complete waste of time.  Get over it and move on.  Only one could win. 

While the blogging is slowing down, life is moving along at a rapid pace. 

We are wedding planning and starting to craft.  Greg is working on his 2nd sermon for church ~ to be given the Sunday before Christmas.  We are gearing up for Thanksgiving ~ excited for my Marine nephew to be here for the holiday.  Packed our shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child last week with my mom, sister, niece and Amy.  Greg is redoing the office into a huge walk in closet with an office corner ~ pictures coming!  Amy signed up to sell Jamberry Nails ~ super cute nail wraps ~ another post on that coming. 

So lots going on and tons to be thankful for!

Essentially Monday

We are adding to our family arsenal of Essential Oils ~ the benefits contained in these little brown bottles is amazing.

Here are some more products we are using ~

Clary Calm is a new one for me to try.  What sold me ~ cooling, soothing, balance emotions~

dōTERRA ClaryCalm® is a proprietary blend of CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade® essential oils that provides a soothing and calming effect during a woman's menstrual cycle. A topical blend of Clary Sage, Lavender, Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Fennel, Carrot Seed, Palmarosa and Vitex, ClaryCalm provides a cooling, soothing effect to the skin and helps balance emotions.


dōTERRA On Guard®, a proprietary essential oil blend, provides a natural and effective alternative for immune support.* As one of dōTERRA’s best-selling blends, dōTERRA On Guard protects against environmental and seasonal threats with essential oils known for their positive effects on the immune system.* dōTERRA On Guard can be taken internally on a daily basis to maintain healthy immune function and support healthy cardiovascular function.* It can also be used on surfaces throughout the home as a non-toxic cleaner.*

We have started adding a drop of this blend  to our vegie capsule daily for a boost to our immune system.  The weather is finally cooling down!

Purify is an exclusive combination of essential oils that purify and eradicate odors in a natural, safe way. This uplifting blend combines citrus and pine essential oils that leave an airy, fresh scent on surfaces and in the air. A favorite among dōTERRA users, Purify can replace foul odors quickly and be an effective cleaner throughout the home. For aromatic or topical use.

This is not an oil I particularly like the scent of ~ but diffusing it in our home, successfully takes care of pet odors associated with having indoor dogs.  And it can be used topically on bug bites to take care of the sting and itch.....works great!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The link to my online store is http://mydoterra.com/jacksonsessentialoils.

Thankful Thursday

I haven't been on here in a couple of weeks for Thankful Thursday ~  here goes

I am thankful that~~~~~

our house in Mississippi finally closed!

we had dinner with our little buddies last Thursday ~ it was a surprise for them

we got to visit with and hug 2 special friends in Miss. who recently lost their wives

we spent the day with Austin and his parents on Saturday

we were granted safe travel to and from MS

Amy, Granny and I were able to vote early

that I can "attend" online classes for essential oils & other interests

for Amy's new business venture ~ she became a jamberry consultant yesterday

for crunchy leaves to walk in

for a hint of coolness in the air

for the anticipation of Thanksgiving with our family

for grocery store holiday sales!

Wedding Wednesday

Big News~

We found a venue ~ we all love it ~ Granny, Amy and I went yesterday and booked it!  The wedding will be on a Sunday ~ mainly because they book 13 months out and every Saturday is booked in the fall.

This area is 120 ft long.  It will be our ceremony area!

We love the beautiful details and craftsmanship in this building.  The park is the oldest state park in the nation.  The stone pavilion where we will have the ceremony was built during FRD's administration by the CCC.  Amy is sitting in one of the wide window cut outs.  We saw a wedding party here a couple of weeks ago and they had large potted mums in the window sills ~ beautiful. 

We did opt for a date in October.  And we rented another "inside" building for the reception/party afterwards....just in case of wet or windy, cold weather.

I goggled GA State Parks and then searched for ones with wedding venues.  As soon as I saw this beautiful building I knew it was the one ~ I showed it to Amy and in her words "this is it"!  Austin and his parents haven't seen it in person but they loved the pictures.

Before I searched, I had never heard of this park or even heard of the town it was located in ~ turns out, its 1 hour and 1 minutes from our home!!  Now that is cool.

The out of town guests ~ or guests that just want to stay the weekend can tent camp, rv camp, rent a cabin or stay in one of the hotels  minutes away.  We opted for the cabin stay.

*We were in Mississippi last weekend and spent Saturday shopping with Austin and his family.  They found what the groomsmen will wear and then set up a wedding registry at Belk.  Things are progressing right along! 

The next 12 months will go by pretty quickly!

Thankful for ~

a beautiful venue
an excited bride and groom
fun times together
another item checked off the "to do" list