Proverbs 14 Lesson 2

Welcome to God's Amazing Grace! I hope you enjoy it and that most importantly that you receive a blessing from what the Lord has laid on my heart. Thank you, for stopping by.

 I wasn't wanting to go this long between Lessons but I believe the Lord has a reason and a purpose for what happens and when. It's been longer than anticipated but during that time I have been watching and keeping up with Hurricane Florence, one of my children has been sick and I've been waiting for results. God has answered many prayers but this blog post isn't about prayer or my personal health it's about that wonderful contrasting conjunction, BUT.

Proverbs 14:2 "He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him."

Do you walk in righteousness or do you despise the things that God would have you do? As you grow in the Lord are you looking for knowledge and wanting to glean what you can from the Bible and God's man. Or do you despise the way you were taught, raised, or trained.

Proverbs 28:6 "Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich."
vr 18 "Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once."

righteous - means, "observing divine laws, keeping the commands of God; a way of thinking, feeling and acting that is conformed to the will of God."

perverse -   Contrary to what is right or good; wicked or depraved: a perverse world of sinners

Upon looking at these two definitions and reading the scripture - we should want to be righteous and not perverse. We should want to obey and keep Gods commands, but because we are human we have a tendency to not want to do what is right. As we continue to study this chapter, we need to keep in mind that studying Gods word helps us in so many areas.

So as you go through this week before you make a decision ask yourself: Is this in keeping what God wants? Or am I doing what I want and being contrary to God's word? Remember that contrasting conjunction, BUT, it can mean the difference between right and wrong. 

Proverbs 14 Lesson I

"But" - a contrasting conjunction.

No this isn't an English lesson. haha Rather it's a lesson on the contrasting that takes place in Proverbs 14. Have you read chapter 14 realizing how many times "But" is in the chapter. I'm not planning to cover every verse with the contrasting conjunction, but, however I will touch on many of them. Rather than doing it all in one blog insert I'm going to do it in several many.

Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands. 

When I started reading last month on my daily Proverb is when this chapter really caught my attention. "Every wise woman buildeth her house...." Are you being a builder at home"? "Are you the keeper of home"? Ladies, we are to be the Holy Spirit of the home. What we say, where we go, how we dress, our attitude, our speech, the way we keep house, all these things can build or destroy a home. What are you doing to build your home?

Some of what we should be doing is praising our husband, praising our children, keeping our home clean, being the wife and mother God intended us to be. Most importantly though in order to do and be these things, YOU must be saved, study Gods word and pray. Now we are all human, myself included, and we fail! There will be those days you don't build up your house. Be wise in what you do, shopping, cleaning, cooking.

Lets look at Ruth 4:11 "And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into thine house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do thou worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Beth-lehem": Ruth built her house and it was seen how she did and the people recognized it as a good thing. When people come to your home, do they see a house that the woman of the house has buildeth or do they see a house that has been destroyed?

Which brings me to the contrast of this verse, "...but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands." What exactly is this contrast referring to? It's talking about you criticizing your husband, complaining about everything and everyone in your home, never having things done and so much more. What area are you plucking your house down? Proverbs 31 is a lady who does the wise things and she is praised in the gate, in Ruth 4, there are witnesses that build her up. We need to make sure that our name is not destroyed, maiden or married name. A good name is rather to be chosen….

Are you building up your house make the ___________ and your name one to be known in a good way? Or are you the contrast, BUT, and destroying your home, your family and your name.

As I read through Proverbs 14 there is so much to glean from and learn. I am in no way perfect and most definitely don't claim to be, but I want to be as close to the woman who is praised and known for her works. The "...wise woman buildeth her house...." How about you?

Blessed Beyond Measure !

This book of the law....

Joshua 1:5-9
"Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do accordig to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest.
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and thou shalt have good success.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."

As we go through life we need to memorize and keep Gods word close. As sad as it is to think we could be as the Christians of old where they could not have their Bibles because of the government. I do not get into political things generally, but as I have heard that on the West Coast one of the states is trying to out law the Bible. Friend the time here is earth probably is not much longer. However you and I can and NEED to meditate on Gods word, keep his word in our heart. That can not be taken from us.

So as you read the verses I used out of Joshua, make a plan to start this day to memorize more scripture. You say, I have a hard time memorizing. Use three by five cards. Put them above the kitchen sink, at your desk, on the bathroom mirror, on the table by your favorite chair. You can even put them in your car just only read when stopped..... These are just a few places you can put cards with verses on them. With todays technology there is also other ways of having scripture with you at all times.

Just a few thoughts on keeping Gods word in our hearts and minds.
Blessed Beyond Measure

Jeremiah 33:3

God answers prayers!
"Call unto me and I will answer these and shew thee great and mighty things thou knowest not. "

As many of you may know, a little over a year ago I was diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer. (I'll not belabor this if you are interested in knowing more about my past year you can go to)
http://youcanmaketodayamazing.blogspot.com

As I enter year two of appointments I want you each to see answered prayers with me.
You can call on God, as I have for a year. He's answered my prayers all the way through. I was diagnosed with cancer for a purpose.

I will answer thee. You know when it comes to answered prayer, it's all in God's timing. Even though I think he's late, He's not.

Shew thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not.  What do you think he'll show you? What type of great things can come out of the fire?

For me they are:
1. It brought my family closer together
2. It brought me closer to God.
3. Prayer life for my family and me increased.
4. Souls saved

Just to give a few. You can use the trial or you can dwell and linger doing nothing. The choice is up to you.

So call upon God in valley/fire or on the Mountain. He hears your plea and wants to do Great and mighty things through you!

Blessed Beyond Measure
Make Today Amazing

I am crucified with Christ

Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."

Does Christ live in you? Do you live by the faith of the Son of God? He loved us so much that he gave himself for you and me. The least we can do is live for him, serve him and live in the faith he has given.

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

For those who may not know I recently was diagnosed with IDC known as Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma Breast Cancer. Now, I have been serving the Lord for years, being faithful, doing what I believed to be the right thing. I could have allowed this to stop me from serving and doing as I should, but I have chose not to. Yes I've to consider my health but as long as I have the strength I will continue to do as I have.

See, I accepted Christ as my Saviour many years ago and so he lives in me. I'm not perfect and I do sometimes try to live by what I think is right, but Living by faith is so much better. Trusting the Lord is way better than trusting in my own works or in man.

Do you have a ______________ (you fill in the blank) that prevents you from living by faith in the Son of God? Friend no matter what your ______________ is don't let it keep you from God.

Since the first of May our family has become closer, our prayer life has increased yes we still make mistakes but we allowed the bump the road to grow us. What will you do with your "bump" in the road?

My newest blog is: Make Today Amazing Feel free to read it, to comment. If you have questions I'll try my best to answer them.

Children following Gods leading

Children are an heritage from the Lord. They are a blessing that some don't get to experience. Children are on loan to us as parents to raise up and train in the way they should go. Children will keep you on your knees. Children are all in all the GREATEST!!

I have pictures here of my oldest 3, my oldest being with her family. Yes, I'm a Grammy now and I love it!!
Tom and Tabitha have been married 3 yrs and have a beautiful baby girl. This momma couldn't be more pleased and proud of her daughter than I am. I'll not give her story though pretty basic. It is a joy though to see her married to the man God had for her, serving the Lord where he would have them serve and raising their children they way they were raised. I love them dearly!!

My second child, Paul IV, which is pictured with me - I don't get many pictures of him.... He is in Bible college and I'm so very proud of him. He's dating a young lady that's from a very godly home and as mom, I believe to be the young lady God has for him. He does keep me on my toes and on my knees as he does have some health issues. But he doesn't let it slow him and he continues to serve and be where God wants him. I him dearly!!

Then there's Caleb, #3, he is one of a kind and love him for it!! We are so proud of him and he as his oldest 2 siblings is serving God where he would have him and also is dating a young lady from a wonderful godly family. He has a servants heart and wants to be in Gods will in all he does. As my oldest boy and yes my younger 2 boys he keeps me on my toes and on my knees, so does Caleb. Boys are a joy to have and I wouldn't trade my 4 for anything. I'll definitely keep my girl too. I love Caleb dearly!!

As I was saying children are an heritage from the Lord. We didn't make our children chose to do what they're doing. We simply trained them in the way the Lord told us to. Following the Bible, discipline, loving, guiding, loving, being there for them. Did they have all the niceties of life, no but they were happy. We didn't do without but our kids knew what they had was provided by God. They also knew without a doubt that they were and are loved dearly.

The reason I'm focusing mostly on the older 3 here is they were old enough to understand things when we were on deputation. They, and yes the younger 2, saw things and witnessed God leading, God's protection, Gods provision in ways that some children never get to see, they only hear about. Now my youngest 2 Samuel and Jason do have memories of deputation but they are vague. When they are asked about certain things they may or may not remember. Most of what they remember is being on "vacation" all the time. Which is what they called it. However as I have one about to graduate in just 2 weeks and my youngest in his Jr year I am seeing the same qualities of their older siblings, in that they are wanting to serve God, wanting to be in his will as I've seen and still see in my oldest. Don't give up on your children. Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it. Love your children and make sure you have their heart!

Left to right - Samuel, Caleb, myself, Bill III, Paul IV and Jason.

Proverbs 18:24

Good afternoon everyone! I pray that you are having a wonderful New Year. We ended 2016 with family being home that's not been home in almost 3 yrs and it was wonderful!!!! I'll not go into that here if you want to catch up with my family you are more than welcome to go to my family blog: http://7isheavenforus.blogspot.com I'll be updating that later today :)

Today here however is about friends. I've noticed through the past year there's been a lot people who've lost friends due to cancer, car accidents, basic health issues, even unexpectedly. As the new year approached I the verse which I've mentioned in the Post title kept coming to mind. Now, I'll not do this here but on my Face book page Paula Seavey, I decided that on Monday through Fridays I'm going to honor a friend each day. This friend maybe family or non related but I want to always be a friend and I want to always be that friend you can come to. As the Lord allows me to, I want to be a blessing or help to those who ask or need. Proverbs 18:24 says, "A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly; and their is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother."

See if you don't personally know me, I'm naturally shy. It is NOT my nature to just walk up and talk to people, to be friend them, to make myself readily available. However I make myself be that friend. Just as the Lord is closer to me than a friend or brother, my prayer is that I am considered a close friend. I've not had anyone tell me, you are a fake, or you don't really mean what you say. I have however seen that happen to dear people. To people who only want to be a blessing, who they just simply want to be a help. My friend, if you have a Jennie, a Margaret, a Mrs. Caroline, a Tammy in your life don't push them away. Let them be the friend of Proverbs 18:24. None of us are perfect and all of us will make mistakes, so as a FRIENDLY reminder from a friend, shew yourself friend, be that friend who is there when a brother isn't.

You say, Mrs. Paula, "I'm shy!" Well, my friend so am I! You just have to step out of your comfort zone and make yourself friendly.

Have a wonderful 2017!!

I've Been Blessed

How have you blessed this Thanksgiving and Christmas season?
Good Health?
A Job?
A place to live?
Food to eat?
A car to drive?
How about the most important thing of all, Salvation?

Back in May of 1988, at First Baptist Church of Hammond, IN after hearing Dr. Jack Hyles preach a sermon on "Hell". I knew that I needed to settle the fact of my salvation. See when I was about 8 I prayed a prayer with a group of about 50 kids at the church I was attending at the time. As far as I was concerned I was saved, I went to church, I attended Christian school, I didn't do anything really bad. On that Sunday in May though I knew I needed to get assurance of my salvation. From that day till now I've not once doubted my salvation.

Friend, this time of year can be very hard on people. As a matter of fact our family is having a rough spot with a brother in law who is on life support. You know what helps us to get through, we have a God we can go to and pray to. We also have the assurance that he is saved. So yes, though a rough time,  we are at peace that whatever the Lord chooses for his life, He is saved!

My question to you is: Are you 100% sure you are going to heaven? Can you say, I'm blessed? Can you thank the Lord for all he's done for you, Salvation being the most important.

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." 
You too can have this everlasting life!

Merry Christmas Friends!
I Have Been Blessed

I've been blessed

Good evening friends! this past week was so full of fun and excitement that couldn't wait to share with you the blessings of the week. I would have come posted throughout the week but my daughter, Tabitha and our granddaughter Audrey were here for a visit so that is the cause for delay. Spent lots of fun, good, quality, time with them.

Just having fun 3 Generations!

Pa and Audrey posing for a picture!

At church as a family! The only and best way to raise a family!

Uncle Sam feeding his niece :)

Uncle Jason holding Audrey on one of our many shopping trips (huge smiles)

My oldest 3 and me shopping!

The Bible teaches we're to train up a child in the way he should go. Well, part of that training is dress, going to church, family and so much more. I've been blessed in so many ways one of which our oldest Tabitha is married and raising her daughter the way she was raised. Praise the Lord for the training my husband and I got to never quit, never give up  and to NEVER allow anything to come between us that would hurt our family. God has been good to our family and I'm looking forward to what God will do with and through our children and grandchildren.

I've been blessed

I've been blessed with having a husband who loves His Lord, His country and His family and He Loves ME!!!

God brought us together at college, to be specific, Hyles-Anderson College. We dated the way the Lord intended for couples to date. God has blessed our marriage. We've been through thick and thin but we've stayed together.

Psalms 33:21 "For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name."

Before my husband an I ever met we both had trusted in the Lord as our Saviour. We both were seeking the Lords will not only in our lives but in the life of our future spouse. Because we followed God's leading we met not only in Church but at a Christian college.

From there we've served the Lord, we've trained our children and raised them to follow in the Lords footsteps. Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it. I was raised in church, taught to work, to obey, to love. My husband was saved later in life but he took his training after salvation and has applied to our family.

I have been blessed beyond measure.

I've been blessed

My days got off a little so I'm going to combine yesterday and today together :) Life is wonderful and sometimes it can't be helped that things pop up or happen unexpectedly.

I have blessed so very much over the years and one of the biggest blessings in my life isn't a thing but 2 people! My Dad and Mom! This past Tuesday was their 50th Anniversary and this Saturday they will be renewing their wedding vows. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend but in Honor of them I wrote a letter that will be read to them on Saturday. I wanted to share it here. The Bible clearly teaches we are to honor our parents and to take care them. I have through the years done my best to honor my Dad and Mom not just on Fathers Day or Mothers Day but year around. So yesterday and todays combination is the letter to 2 very special people George and Jane Nofsinger my wonderful, loving Parents! If you wanted to see pictures of my parents you may visit my other blog http://7isheavenforus.blogspot.com

To Dad and Mom,

First I want to say Happy 50^th! I love you both very much and I wish that it would have worked out for us to have attended.

Where to begin? How about 49 yrs ago when you welcomed a blonde-haired, blue-eyed baby girl into your home. Funny how I don't remember a lot about those early years. (*laughing) I've heard it's been said that children don't appreciate their parents until they become one themselves. However, I think I would say differently in some areas. See, I know you sacrificed for me to be in Christian school even when it would have been cheaper and easier for me to attend public school. You made sure I was in church and you trained and raised me to be do so much. I'm forever grateful for you both making those sacrifices. Words aren't adequate enough to show my appreciation.

Dad, you have done so much for me through the years. You taught me the meaning of work. You taught me that giving up wasn't an option. You were and are always there for me, and now for your grandchildren. I love you daddy. Through the good and the bad you never turned me away, you always made sure I understood why this or that was wrong and that you weren't disciplining me just because, but rather you were disciplining me because you loved me. Daddy, you are my hero and always will be! I LOVE YOU!!!

Mom, you are my listening ear, my shoulder to cry on, my “sister” as people thought we were as I was growing up. My friend, my confidant. You were always ready and willing to listen to the hours of talking that I could do (*smiling) Thank you!! You also taught me to stick it out no matter what and to always be a friend. A friend who truly cares and wants to help others. Mom, I don't think I'll forget that first time you said, “Just wait till your dad gets home!” I was always excited about daddy coming home. However, I learned really fast not to hear that again. Although I'm sure I did (*smiling) Thank you for loving and caring for me. I LOVE YOU!!!

Dad, do you remember the vacation we took from NC to Oregon in the old station wagon? If I remember correctly we were also pulling a small camper. We had stopped at a Stucky's and because it was hot we all ordered milk shakes. Do you remember you were wearing just as much of your milkshake as you drank?! Mom and I laughed and laughed. Then the fun we had at Santa Land! The heat on that trip was unbearable at times, but you made that trip one of the most exciting trips ever.

Mom, I'll never forget returning from the Bill Rice Ranch and you and daddy had sold our house! Oh, what a number that does to a 11 yr old girl. Nothing like spending a day riding the bus from camp in TN all the way to NC just to turn around and go back to TN. The fun you and I had traveling to Chattanooga, TN. You stuck to the Uhaul truck like glue!! I remember hanging out the window, when you'd let me, trying to get truckers to honk.

These are just a few things of my childhood that was memorable even though I could go on and on with memories growing up. However, I'll skip ahead to 1986, when I graduated from high school, and August came around and I was leaving home for the first time. Mom, I know you cried on and off but If I recall, Dad, you didn't do so well once I was on the plane. BUT until then you were strong and told me I could do it, to trust in God for everything and I would be just fine at college. I cried from Portland, Oregon all the way to Salt Lake City, Utah. Then, from what I was told, Grandma Moltman wouldn't let you drive and she made sure Uncle Ron did the driving. I love all the fun and sometimes goofy letters you would send me at college. I have almost ALL the letters from you and momma while

I was away at college. Thank you both for your love, care, and support through the years!!

Momma, through these years you've been great! Talking me through the first days of being pregnant with my first, Tabitha Jane. Being there as each of the kids were born. It meant more than you'll ever know, knowing my mom would be there for me. Daddy, I'll never forget you reminding me with each pregnancy to be careful to not let the others feel deserted and to always be there for each of the kids. I remember as if it were yesterday you saying, “now in a few weeks this baby girl/boy's life is going to be turned upside with the new one.” As far as I know their little worlds only changed by adding another sibling to the mix. I did my best not to turn their worlds upside down. Thank you for that reminder each baby following Tabitha. I love you both!!

50 Years! Where has it gone? Well, I know where 18 of the years went. They went into you pouring your heart, your soul and your life into me, and I THANK YOU!!! You both have been there when I just needed my Daddy or Momma the last 30 years.

So when I think of George and Jane Nofsinger – I don't think, “oh they're just my parents.” No, because they aren't JUST my parents. For you see, they are my parents plus they are two people who through thick and thin always made sure their daughter was loved and cared for. They are two people who love beyond measure, not only me, but their son - in- law and five grandchildren, now one great-granddaughter, as well as others! When I think of these two people I see two selfless, two caring, two wonderful, two godly people that mean the world to me and that NO words could truly say how much I love and appreciate my DADDY and MOMMA, George and Jane Nofsinger!

I was given a goodly heritage that I prayerfully have passed down to my children and they too will pass down to their children. Dad, Mom, I LOVE YOU!!!

I LOVE YOU and I will forever and always!

Your daughter,

Paula Micheal Nofsinger Seavey

I've been blessed!

My friend, my true love, my life's mate before we met :)

Serving the Lord together even on ice LOL

Enjoying being together with church family

Family fun

Grandpa or Pah

25 Years of marriage!

The Bible tells us in Proverbs 31 it's a good thing when a man finds a wife. I also say it's good when you find the man God has for you. I've been blessed how?
1. by waiting on God to bring the right man along.
2. he loves me beyond measure!
3. He is my rock.


How have you been blessed? what blessings has the Lord bestowed upon you.
Count your blessings name them one by one count your many blessing and see what God has done!
When upon lifeso billows count your many blessing.
When up on the mountain tops, count your many blessings.
When in the valley, count your many blessings.
When you don't understand ,  count your many blessings.

I've been blessed with a man who loves God, loves me, loves our children and grandchild.

I will rejoice

Habakkuk 3:18 "Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation."

Do you still rejoice in your salvation? As Christians we should always rejoice in the fact that we received Christ. If you stop and think about it, Jesus didn't have to do what he did for us, BUT he chose to because he LOVED us! John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."

As we look at Habakkuk 3:18 and John 3:16 we really and truly have a lot to be very thankful for. 
I've not said a whole lot about rejoicing and giving thanks, it's just a thought; to remind us that your salvation is more than enough for you to be thankful for.

Rejoice in the Lord

Psalms 97:12 "Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness."

Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say Rejoice!
Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say Rejoice!
Rejoice!
Rejoice! and again I say rejoice!
Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say Rejoice!

Remember to be joyful
Every day rejoice in the Lord
Joy is part of rejoicing
Others need to see you rejoicing in what God has done in and through you.
In all things rejoice
Christ is the reason for rejoicing
Eternal security should bring rejoicing.

Giving Thanks Isn't A Once A Year Thing.

Hello friends :)

With November 1st approaching rather quickly, and the holidays approaching even faster. I have thought and prayed about what to do on this blog for the last 2 months of the year. I don't post just to post, I post what the Lord has laid on my heart in hopes that someone will be helped, blessed or encouraged from this blog.

So as I was thinking about and praying what to do Thanksgiving is to be a year around thing not just 1 month out of the year. So my thought of a month of thanksgiving was quickly changed. However verses of encouragement and thanksgiving is what I believe the Lord would have me share.

So even though we aren't in November yet the verses will begin today :) Some days will only be a verse where others there maybe a statement with the verse, I'm just allowing the Holy Spirit to lead in what I do and say through this blog.

As I was reading this morning in John 14, the Lord was talking about peace. You know in this crazy mixed up world and with this election (which I'll not go into) we need to seek the Lord for Peace and comfort. John 14:27 says, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."

This world can't give us peace! Peace comes from God and only from God. So as you go through the rest of today remember seek the Lord for peace. (My husband just told me as I was talking with him on the phone, and I told him what I was posting today, that last night (I was home sick) our pastor preached on peace). So, even though I've not heard the sermon, I know we can't live on our own peace we need the peace that ONLY our Lord can give.

Friend one way to have peace about your future is knowing 100% for sure that you are going to heaven. If you are unsure of this please feel free to comment or contact me. I would love to show you how our loving, heavenly Father has provided a way for salvation.