"Is Your Tuner Out?", Proverbs 29

"The good-hearted understand what it's like to be poor; the hardhearted haven't the faintest idea."

Proverbs 27:7

"Spiritual Blindness"

There are many fantastic and exhilirating moments we will miss in life by being spiritually blind. The God of the universe who protects wisdom and knowledge and is the giver of life, sees all things. I've always wondered why "faith" pleases him, the faith to believe that he is a good God, even when our own pondering doesn't reveal his plan. Sin deadens our senses, but a sold out dedicated love for Jesus reveals much.

We think we know so much, but the truth is we know so little about God and his plan to use us for his purposes.

Regarding the poor. I have had moments of poverty and moments of plenty. In America, our poor are rich. In reality, it is hard to even categorize many people as poor when compared to the severe poverty suffered in most parts of the world. So, if you think you are poor and struggling, you may actually be rich and not even recognize that fact. Sure people are hurting financially, but many have squandered their wealth or failed to plan for the hard times (I've been there too). We believed the hype about credit and lived beyond our means for too long.

Now, we can be in severe need and faced with few options due to lack of funds. It's in those instances that we are able to lean on the provision of a God who is trying to get our attention. When we have been there, we can relate to others and be prepared to meet a need. If you are rich in spirit, you are never really poor. God provides the richness we seek. We need to open our eyes to see what he is doing in these times and trust him with a plan that makes sense for our lives.


"Perservering to the End"

Proverbs 27:18 - "If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed."

You and I have been blessed to be in business, work for a great company, or lead a wonderful organization. What is God calling you to do with your life? How can he use you to make an impact for the Kingdom where you are? I have seen many Christian businessmen incorporate their faith in their business and workers do the same.

I admire a friend of mine who has one of the most successful business radio shows in our market here in Houston. He is really good about mentioning God in his broadcasts and crediting him for such a prosperous city. He is quick to point to the wisdom of the bible and how business men and women should inlcude him in their business practices. I am especially proud of companies like Chick-fil-A, Kingdom Racing (www.KingdomRacing.net), Sherwood Pictures, PureFlix Cinema, The WEll DONE AWARDS (www.WellDoneAwards.com), GodTube, and others who are coming onto the scene to demonstrate the power of God in business. We onlyhave one chance in this life to get it right. Time to get our tuners tuned.

On Mission, On Assignment, and in the ZONE!

Andy Valadez
e-mail: andy@marketingdynamics.org