Ruthie's Inspirations

  1 Kings 3-4 In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.     Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?     And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.   1 Kings 3:5,9-10 If God gave you anything you asked for, what would it be? Would God be pleased with your choice? According to Hebrews, we are to come boldly to the throne of grace. You can go to God whenever you want and ask Him for anything that you want. What is it that you ask God for? There are some guidelines throughout the New Testament for what you should ask for and how you should ask that determines whether or not God will grant your request but He's always available to talk to and bring your requests before. Are your prayers getting answered? If not, do you need to ...

Psalm 119 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.     Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.     Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellers.     I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.     I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.              Psalm 119:9,18,24,59-60 God's word is the answer for everything. For all of life's problems. Have you allowed the world to creep into your life? Are there bad thoughts, worldly songs, ungodly life choices that seem to plague you? The only way to cleanse yourself is by obeying God's word. How do you know what God is trying to tell you through His word? By asking Him to show you what His word says. If you ask God to show you what He wants you to see, the Holy Spirit will ...

1 Kings 1-2, Psalm 37,71,94 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.     Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.     Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.     And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.     Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.   Psalm 37:3-7 Do you want a successful, peaceful life with all your needs met, the desires of your heart given to you, and constant direction? It's all available to you if you will do a few things. God promises that you will have a place to live and food to eat if you trust Him and do good. Have you become dependent on God? Are you doing good to tho...

Psalm 111-118 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.     His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.                   Psalm 112:7-8 In a world that's full of bad news and scary events, these are hard verses to apply and difficult words to honestly say about yourself. There are so many things that can cause, worry, fear, and anxiety. But those feelings are not of God. God gives us the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind, not of fear. Could it be that when you feel those feelings of fear that you have misplaced trust? If you are trusting in the Lord, these verses say that you won't be afraid of evil tidings, your heart is fixed on God and established and you won't be afraid. Any time you feel afraid, you need to stop and ask yourself what you’re trusting in and then ask God to help ...

1 Chronicles 26-29, Psalm 127 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.   Psalm 127:1 You can do everything to the best of your ability to instill rules, godly principles, and order in your home. But, if God is not in it, it is vain, empty, useless, destructive, deceptive, and all the other words used in the definition of vain in the Strongs concordance for this verse. You cannot depend on what you do and how high your morals are to keep things running smoothly and to keep danger away. You have to depend on the Lord. So also the city can be surrounded by the toughest guards and we could have the best law enforcement but if God is not protecting our city, then it too is vain. You ought to be a good steward of what God has given you and of the responsibilities He places on you in your life. But, if you do it in your own wisdom and strength, it will all be for nought. Only when you do it...

Psalm 131,138-139,143-145 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:     And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.   Psalm 139:23-24 These are some hard words to say and mean. It can be scary asking and inviting God to search you, and know your heart and your thoughts, and point out any wickedness that might be in you. God already knows everything but to invite Him to examine your life and show you what needs to be changed will guarantee some things will come to light if there are things that need to be dealt with or that you’re letting slide. As uncomfortable as it might be, would you be willing to ask God for an examination and let Him point out and change every little thing that He wants you to? Then will you proceed to repent for your sin and change your life around to match His will for you?

1 Chronicles 23-25 Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with the instruments which I made, saith David, to praise therewith.   1 Chronicles 23:5 David made instruments for four thousand people to praise the Lord with. In the New Testament the Bible says that we are instruments that are not to be used for sin but for righteousness. God made us as instruments and He made us to praise. How are you using your instruments? Both your musical instruments and your built in musical instrument, your voice? Are you praising the Lord? God made you to praise Him. Are you doing what you have been created to do? Do you praise the Lord to himself and to others? How much do you talk about Him or sing to/about Him? You are made to praise and you need to do just that.