Author: Sharie

The following verses relate to finding favor: A good man shall obtain favor from the LORD,but he will condemn a man of wicked plans.(Proverbs 12:2) He who diligently seeks good seeks favor,but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.(Proverbs 11:27 WEB) Fools make a mock at sin:but among the righteous there is… Continue reading Proverbs on Finding Favor

I believe that I am being “convicted” by the Holy Spirit to better prioritize my time. While it may be lawful to do some things; such as, watch T.V. news, it may not be expedient to winning the prizethat Paul talks about in (1 Corinthians 9:24). Don’t you know that those who run in a… Continue reading Conviction or Guilt

Thus says the Lord:“Cursed is the man who trusts in manAnd makes flesh his strength,Whose heart departs from the Lord. For he shall be like a shrub in the desert,And shall not see when good comes,But shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness,In a salt land which is not inhabited.(Jeremiah 17:5-6) (Scripture taken from… Continue reading Why I’m Dry

The Holy Spirit keeps bringing this verse to my remembrance. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you;Bind them around your neck,Write them on the tablet of your heart,4 And so find favor and high esteemIn the sight of God and man.5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,And lean not on your own… Continue reading Receiving High Esteem from God and Man

I have been drawn to T.V. news because my heart grieves for our country, and I see our love for God and our personal freedoms slipping away. This saddens me. I’ve been looking for hope in the positives of the news, but unfortunately, that has taken my focus off Heavenly things. I need to spend… Continue reading Looking for Hope in all the Wrong Places

I desire my reward to be in heaven and not on earth. I pray we do not loose heart and continue to persevere. I hope to lay up my treasure in heaven and not here on planet earth. Please join me. I don’t want to receive applause from man. I’d rather have a reward /… Continue reading There are Rewards given in Heaven

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. (James 3:17 WEB) What verse, James 3:17 means to me! As I begin to ponder the first attribute “pure“, I realize my motives need to be pure. I desire to… Continue reading What are some Attributes of Wisdom?

The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (James 5:16) Fervent (energeo) in Greek means, “to be active, effectual, mighty in”. So, the prayer of a righteous (holy and innocent) person who prays mightily will prevail. Wow! I desire to pray fervently, with my whole heart. There is another requirement in order for… Continue reading Whose Prayer does God Answer?

Favor is not just a one- time event. “Now therefore, my sons, listen to me, for blessed are those who keep my ways. Hear instruction, and be wise. Don’t refuse it.Blessed is the man who hears me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at my door posts. For whoever finds me, finds life, and will… Continue reading Instructions from God

I desire to seek God’s favor and discover the steps I can take to encourage His favor. I’m on a journey and you are welcome to join me in this journey. Have you been in the valley of dry and drier? Where you feel dry and nothing satisfies? I’m having that dry time, as if… Continue reading The Path to Favor

Scripture indicates that we need to ask for favor. I sought your favor with my whole heart. (Psalms 119:58 WEB) This verse suggests that we need to seek the Lord with all of our heart in order to receive His favor. O.K. I can do this. What about you? We all desire favor, don’t we?… Continue reading How We Receive Favor from God ?