Be Excellent, Proverbs 10

"God is solid backing to a well-lived life, but he calls into question a shabby performance."

Proverbs 10:29
There is a great song we sing to the youth in our bible study that says, "Be excellent in all your ways." I often think about that song, its meaning and its inspiration to the children. As we grow, we may lose our flare for excellence. Oh we expect it from others, but may not have it ourselves. There are many areas in our lives that require maintenance. Excellence in our marriage, our relationships with our children, our family and friends, in business, in the community, and in our health. As I read this verse, I am feeling a little shabby in some of these key areas.


"Healing Rain" by Michael W. Smith

Proverbs 10:31 - "A good person's mouth is a clear fountain of wisdom; a foul mouth is a stagnant swamp."

When you speak, blog, write, podcast, or broadcast do people respond? Are you a clear fountain of wisdom? I love to hear great speakers. I have heard Tom Peters, John Maxwell, John Hagee, Joel Osteen, Ken Blanchard, Zig Ziglar, Rudy Ruettiger, and just love the wisdom they share with their audiences. Compared to them, I am a stagnant swamp. How do we become the orators of our generation? How do we garner influence with our words and deeds? Wisdom is the great equalizer. We should approach our relationships through wisdom and prayer. We will be given the words to speak and the guidance we need.

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Andy Valadez
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