6 Tips for Spiritual Wisdom
Norman Vincent Peale
The Bible has a great deal to say about wisdom. Throughout Scripture, it is esteemed above wealth or military might. When God granted King Solomon one request, he asked for wisdom—and Solomon became one of the mightiest kings of all time. “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore” (1 Kings 4:29).
Again, and again the book of Proverbs urges its reader to grasp this most precious—and practical—possession. “My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion” (3:21). “Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse” (2:12). “A person’s wisdom yields patience” (19:11).
Wisdom is more than knowledge; it is sound judgment and discernment. It is knowing what to pursue and what to let go, what to long for and what to flee. Where does wisdom come from? “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding” (Psalm 111:10). “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5).
A friend of mine has six gems of wisdom which he repeats almost every day:
1. “To live long, live slowly.”—Cicero
2. “The way of a superior man is threefold: virtuous, he is therefore free from anxiety; wise, he is therefore free from perplexity; bold, he is therefore free from fear.”—Confucius
3. “Sit loosely in the saddle of life.”—Robert Louis Stevenson
4. “Let nothing disturb you; let nothing frighten you. Everything passes except God; God alone is sufficient.”—Saint Theresa
5. “In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.”—Isaiah 30:15
6. Then finally, and most importantly, the words of Jesus: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (John 14:27).
Let us pray to God today to help us “gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12)!
Worship Calendar
Sept. 7 Total Takeover Luke 14:25-35 Rev. Eric Lee
Sept. 14 TBA Rev. Won Hwang
Sept. 21 TBA Rev. Jan Hieminga
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Changing your PARS Donations
PARS program. – If you are on the PARS program for your church giving and you wish to update your monthly donation, this can be easily done by contacting Jackie Taylor either in person or by email at jacquelinet@sympatico.ca
Potluck Sign Up
Music & Worship is organizing a pot luck lunch after worship on Sunday, October 5. The sign-up sheet for this welcome back event is on the bulletin board in the entryway to the church. What a lovely way to spend time with friends and to be thankful for all that we have.
Our New Instagram Account
We’re pleased to share that Graceview now has an official Instagram account! It will be maintained by Rachael Chen and will focus especially on updates and outreach related to our new Young Adults Group. We invite you all to follow our IG account.
Here is the link:
https://www.instagram.com/graceview.presbyterian?igsh=MnlpeXE5YTYyN2ly
Egg Cartons Wanted
St. James Food Basket is once again in need of egg cartons, at least for the summer months.
Please leave them in the cloakroom at Graceview and they will be taken to St. James. Thank you for your help.
A Fall Devotional Update
A new edition of Our Daily Bread (September/October/November), as well as the current edition of These Days (July/August/September) are available on the table in the church vestibule and in the devotional box on the church porch.
Coffee Sign-Up
It is that time of year again when we are looking for volunteers to serve coffe and tea during after worshihp fellowship time. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Adamson Lounge for now.
Sept. 7 – Susan & Kathy
Sept. 14 –
Sept. 21 –
Sept. 28 –
WEEKLY GIGGLE
Someone asked the other day,,,,,,,,,,,,,
‘What was your favorite fast food when you were growing up?’
‘We didn’t have fast food when I was growing up, I informed him, ‘All the food was slow.’
‘C’mon, seriously. Where did you eat?’
‘It was a place called ‘at home,’ I explained!
‘Mom cooked every day and when Dad got home from work, we sat down together at the dining room table, & if I didn’t like what she put on my plate, I was allowed to sit there until I did like it.’
By this time, the kid was laughing so hard I was afraid he was going to suffer serious internal damage, so I didn’t tell him the part about how I had to have permission to leave the table.
WEEKLY GIGGLE
Someone asked the other day,,,,,,,,,,,,,
‘What was your favorite fast food when you were growing up?’
‘We didn’t have fast food when I was growing up, I informed him, ‘All the food was slow.’
‘C’mon, seriously. Where did you eat?’
‘It was a place called ‘at home,’ I explained!
‘Mom cooked every day and when Dad got home from work, we sat down together at the dining room table, & if I didn’t like what she put on my plate, I was allowed to sit there until I did like it.’
By this time, the kid was laughing so hard I was afraid he was going to suffer serious internal damage, so I didn’t tell him the part about how I had to have permission to leave the table.
SING ETOBICOKE IS BACK
UPCOMING EVENTS
- * Tuesdays @ 11:00 AM – Walking Group – All are welcome
- * Thursdays @ 2:00 PM – Worship service at Centennial Park Place
- * Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 6:30 PM – Presbytery of West Toronto meets at Graceview
- *Tuesday, Sept. 23 @ 6:30 PM – Session
- * Tuesday, Set. 30 @ 12:15 PM – Bible Study – The Chosen season 5 begins
- * Sunday, Oct. 5 @ 11:30 – Welcome Back/Thanksgiving Pot Luck Luncheon
- * Sunday, Nov. 2 @ 10:30 AM – Remembering Tree Sunday
- * Sunday, Nov. 9 @ 10:30 AM – Remembrance Day Service
- * Friday, Nov. 15 @ 1:30 PM – Music & Worship meeting