TRAINING CHILDREN TO SPEAK
Part 2


1 Corinthians 1:5, “That in everything ye are enriched by Him, in all utterance and in all knowledge….”

The word “utterance” is the Greek word, logos. It is also translated, “speech” but means “the expression of thought.” How wonderful that God enriches us in all speech and expression of His thoughts. God wants His thoughts and His ways made known and He uses us to do it. We must keep close to the Lord, listen obediently to Him and fill our hearts with His Word. As we do, He will anoint us to be His oracle. Some will speak to individuals, some to people in high places, some to nations. But we must be available at all times to make God’s truth known. If we don’t, deception increases. Silence is surrender! May we never surrender to deception.

Paul encourages us in 2 Corinthians 8:7 Paul to “abound” in speech. The word “abound” means “to superabound, to be in excess, to excel, over the top.” Thad doesn’t sound like being reticent, does it?

How do we prepare our children to speak the truth boldly? We must show by our own example and  give them opportunity. Here are a few pointers to think about:

SPEAK DISTINCTLY

It is important to teach children to speak clearly and articulately from the time they learn to talk. I’ll admit I am a little deaf and getting a bit older, but many times I cannot understand what some young people are saying. They talk so quickly and indistinctly that I don’t know what they are talking about. I think we should teach children that it is selfish to speak so quickly that people have to ask them to repeat what they are saying.

Back in Ezra’s day the Levites “read in the book of the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.” (Nehemiah 8:8) How will they speak with those in high places if they cannot speak clearly?

BIRTHDAY SPEECHES

When our children were growing up, we always had birthday speeches. Each one in the family and those who were invited had to give a speech about the birthday person, expressing all the good things they could think of about them—their talents, character and what they meant to them. The birthday person would be filled up with encouragement, enough to last them a year! At the same time, our children learned to express themselves as they gave these speeches.

The children have now passed this tradition on to their own children. At each birthday among the grandchildren, they still do the same thing. The birthday child sits on a special chair while all the aunties and uncles and cousins (and there are many of them) say a speech to this child. They sit with a big smile on their face and drink it all in. At the same time, the children, even the little ones, learn to give speeches.

Recently our Above Rubies helpers decided to have a sleepover with our grandchildren, from Meadow down the four-year-olds. Candace was due for her birthday so they asked the children to say some things to her. The girls said they were amazed how the children, even the little ones, immediately responded by giving speeches and speaking into her life. It was second nature to them.

TABLE DISCUSSIONS

As you well know, I believe the table is a place to communicate. The family meal table can be boring or it can be full of life and increasing in knowledge. The other night (with twelve of us around the table) we got into a political discussion that went on for so long that I burned my lovely sour dough bread in the oven! It cooked for two hours instead of one! In fact, I think that if my husband had not insisted that we eventually stop for our Bible reading and prayer, that we would have still been discussing until midnight.

When raising our children, my husband or I would either ask a question or bring a subject to the table to discuss. We still continue this today. I find that it is not enough to prepare the food for the meal; we should prepare food for discussion, too. If you don’t come with anything prepared, nothing happens and often the conversation disintegrates. I like to think of new things to talk about, but I have also compiled a list so that if my mind goes blank, I can refer to the list.

When the children were little, we would often ask basic questions such as, “What was the most interesting thing you did today?” or “What was something new you learned today?”  Every person is expected to share, from oldest to youngest, including mom and dad. When each child speaks, all eyes are on them. They learn to speak and feel more confident the more they do it.

As the children got older, we would bring subjects do discuss—Biblical, spiritual, political or general knowledge. Each child would be expected to share their views. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to learn to express their thoughts and articulate clearly. I will print a list of questions and subjects for you at the end of this devotion if you are interested.

More ideas next week.

Love from NANCY CAMPBELL, ABOVE RUBIES

PRAYER:

“Lord, help me to remember that “silence is surrender.” Help me not to be afraid to speak your truth in any situation, even if it politically incorrect. Amen.”

AFFIRMATION:
We are a family proclaiming God’s truth.


DINNER TIME CONVERSATIONS


An Above Rubies reader recently wrote to me, “Both coming from families with poor conversational skills, my husband and I sometimes find ourselves at a loss to initiate meaningful and interesting conversation at dinner with our six children from ages 6 through 17.  The children and I are together most of the day, hence we already KNOW most of what has gone on with each other that day. Can you suggest some good conversational starters to help us get going?”

This is a really good question. I also find that if I don’t think of some ideas before the mealtime, the conversation goes nowhere or is non-existent. By the way, when we put out a question at the table, we start with one person and go around the table, allowing everyone to have a turn.

The following are some ideas to get you started. They are only ideas. I am sure you will be able to think of things that relate particularly to your family.

If you were given a million dollars, how would you spend it? (I have to admit that this was one of the favorite questions our children growing up, and they never tired of it! No wonder one of our sons decided he wanted to be a millionaire by the time he was 30 years. He didn’t make by 30, but he is one now! Of course, that didn’t happen with all the family. Our daughter, Evangeline, lives with their ten children in a little tiny cabin with no bedrooms and no beds! But she has such an amazing positive attitude that she lives like a millionaire!)

If you were able to travel to another country, which one would you choose, and why?

Why do you think abortion is wrong? (Christian children know it is wrong, but often they don’t know why. We need to guide their thinking and help them to understand the underlying factors and why it is foreign to God’s ways.)

If abortion is murder, what should we be doing about it? Can you give some ideas?

If you were Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, would you give up “Land for Peace?” If yes, why? If no, why?

How do you think Israel will ever regain the land that God originally promised them? Do you have any scenarios? Read Deuteronomy 11:24

John Adams, the second President of the United States said, “But a constitution of government once changed from freedom, can never be restored. Liberty once lost is lost forever.” Do you think this is true. If so, why?
What are you most thankful for in life?

What new thing would you like to learn to do? Why?

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you today?

What is the best thing that has happened to you in your life?

What is the worst thing that has happened to you in your life?

What is your dream and vision for your life?

Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States said, “When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.” How does this relate to us today in our nation today?
Who is the nicest person you know, and why?

What was the kindest thing that someone ever did for you?

What was the nicest thing someone ever said to you? How did it make you feel?

How do you think our words can affect other people?

Theodore Roosevelt (Teddy), 26th President of the United States said these words: “To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” What would you say about this statement?
What is the best Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Passover etc. you have ever enjoyed. Choose which one is appropriate for your family.

What was the most interesting thing that happened to you today?

Tell us something new that you learned today.

Did you learn a new word today? Can you tell us what it is and what it means?

What is your favorite story, and why?

Edmund Burke, Irish orator, philosopher and  politician (1729 - 1797), said this famous statement, “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” He also said, “All that's necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for enough good men to do nothing.” Do you think these statements are true? If so, what should we be doing about them?

Romans 3:4 says, “”Let God be true, but every man a liar.” What does this mean to you?

If you were given a day that you could do anything you like to do, what would you like to do? Why?

Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States said, “The foundations of our society and our government rest so much on the teachings of the Bible that it would be difficult to support them if faith in these teachings would cease to be practically universal in our country.” How does this statement relate to us today?
What is your favorite Bible verse, and why?

Who is your favorite character in the Bible, and why?

Tell us what you think is special about older people.

Tell us what you love about babies.

Share with us the character of the man or lady that you would like to marry when you grow up.

What kind of a house would you like to live in when you get married?

What kind of wedding would you like to have when you get married?

If someone said to you, “I don’t believe in God!” how would you answer?

If someone said to you, “How can I find God?” how would you answer? What steps would you take to lead this person to Christ?

What is your favorite tree, and why?

What is your favorite flower, and why?

If you could have whatever you wanted for dinner, what would you choose?

In what way would you like to serve the Lord when you grow older?

If you were going to be a missionary, to which country would you like to go to serve the Lord? Why?

What is your favorite room in the house, and why?

What is your favorite movie, and why?

What is the most interesting show, entertainment or tourist place you have been to? Why did you like it the best?

2 Timothy 4:2 says, “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season.” How can we be ready to speak for the Lord in season and out of season. What do you think this means?
Ronald Reagan said, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” How should we go about seeking to keep our freedom? What do you think should be done? What can you do?
Another good idea is to ask one child each night to have a turn to find a poem that they like and bring it to the table to read. The next child the next night until they have all had a turn.

You can also ask each child, taking a turn each night, to bring a Bible Scripture to the table which they read and then explain what it means to them

Another idea is to give the children a word such as “justice” and ask them to look it up in the dictionary, go to the Internet to find out more information about it or find a Scripture in the Bible about it and bring it to the table for discussion time. Each child can then share their information. You can do this with any words or subjects you would like them to discuss.

Nancy Campbell


Our Priestly Responsibility IV, No. 219

OUR PRIESTLY RESPONSIBILITY

Part 4 

Deuteronomy 21:5, “And the priests and the Levites shall come near, for them the Lord thy God has chosen to minister unto Him, and to bless in the name of the Lord; and by their word shall every controversy and every stroke be tried.” 

We have been learning that it is our priestly responsibility to pray for our children. However, the above Scripture tells us something else we have to do. The primary function of the priest is to minister to the Lord, and then minister to the people. Of course, that means the people who are closest to us first, before we start ministering to others.  

As priests unto God, we have been given the divine mandate to bless our children. It is not an option. It is mandatory. 

To bless means to speak well of, to praise. But it is more than that. We are to bless in the name of the Lord. We are to pronounce God’s blessings upon our children and those around us. That means to speak into them God’s promises and His plan for them; to affirm God’s truth over their lives and to speak God’s destiny over them.  

It is so easy to speak negatively, isn’t it? It seems to come easy. But as priests of the Lord, we must make a concerted effort to get into the habit of speaking blessings. May God bring us to the place in our lives where blessings flow naturally from our lips. 

However, I  believe we should also make specific times for blessing. God’s official blessing, written in Numbers 6:24-26 was traditionally spoken over the people at the end of the evening sacrifice. Perhaps we could follow suit and bless our children at the end of Family Devotions at each evening meal.  

If you feel you cannot do it every evening, what about establishing the Shabbat meal?  This is our favorite meal of the week where we not only light the candles and partake of communion together but where Colin blesses me, our children and whoever is at our table. To learn more about this, go to www.aboverubies.org and check the Archived Devotions for The Preparation Day and The Shabbat Meal. 

You can bless your children by encouraging and affirming them in their giftings and in the good character traits you see evident in their lives. You can also bless them in the name of the Lord with the Word of the Lord. The Numbers 6 blessing is a blessing from the Trinity--the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. 

v.24, “The Lord bless thee, and keep thee.”What a blessing to be guarded, preserved, protected and watched over by our Father God. And what a wonderful blessing to put upon our children and others. (Psalm 121:3-8) 

v.25, “The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee.” This is the blessing of the Son of righteousness with healing in His wings and who is full of grace and truth. He is the one that has wrought salvation for us and blesses us with salvation. May each of our children receive this blessing.  

v. 26, “The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.” This is the blessing from God the Holy Spirit. 

v.27 ends with the wonderful words, “And they shall put my name upon the children of Israel: and I will bless them.” It is great to bless your family out of the abundance of your own heart but it is even greater to bless them with the powerful name of the Lord God. What greater blessings could there be than to put God’s name upon our children? 

Another under understanding of the word ‘bless’ is ‘to kneel’. In Biblical times children would kneel to receive a blessing from their father. In some homes, children will kneel before their father to receive the blessing at their weekly Shabbat meal. 

Love from

NANCY CAMPBELL 

PRAYER: 

“Lord, I thank you that you have made me to be a Blesser. Help me to be faithful to this wonderful ministry in my home. Amen.” 

AFFIRMATION:

Blessing God and blessing my children! 

 

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Hasty Words, No. 220

HASTY WORDS

Psalm 31:22, “I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.”

How easy it is to say things in haste! We spout off before we think. And usually when we speak hastily it is out of reaction. We often don’t even believe the words we say! But sad to say, we have said them, and words have power! They have power to hurt our husband and hurt our children. Charles Spurgeon says, “Hasty words are but for a moment on the tongue, but they often lie for years on the conscience.”

I remember with shame an incident that happened in the early days of our marriage. I felt hurt by words my husband spoke to me and hastily retorted, “You should have married someone else!” Fortunately I have a husband who doesn’t let things go uncovered. He came to me a little while later and said, “Do you believe in the power of words?” “Yes,” I muttered. “Well, you better take back what you said,” he stated firmly. I realized he was right and I had to retract and confess my hasty words.

Hasty words are often words of doubt because we have not given time for faith to grow or to wait for God to move. We often have to wait for God. David cries out that he is cut off from the Lord, but he soon finds that they were hasty words as God had heard his cry all along. We must give God time to answer. His timing and His way is always the best way.

I cringe when I hear folk speaking derogatively against the Lord because things are not going the way they want. Again Spurgeon says, “Unbelief will have a corner of the heart of the firmest believer, and out of that corner it will vent many spiteful things against the Lord if the course of providence be not quite so smooth as nature might desire. Forever be such dark suspicions banished from our minds.”

Proverbs 29:20 is also a challenging Scripture, “Seest thou a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than him.”

And Ecclesiastes 5:2, “Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.” How true it is that the more words we speak the more opportunity to sin. (Read Proverbs 10:19; 17:28)

So, how do we stop these hasty words? James 1:19 says, “Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.” Yes, we want to be “slow to speak” but how do we do it? I believe we have to get into the habit of doing it. Each time that someone (especially husband or children) rubs you up the wrong way, shut your mouth. Wait before you speak. If you can’t think of anything positive to say, don’t say anything. That’s what Jesus did. When they accused him, He answered nothing. He didn’t even open his mouth. (Matthew 27:13-14) Is that the hardest thing you’ve ever tried to do? You can do it if you will to do it. And especially as you pray about it and ask the Lord to help you.

Yes, you will fail. But keep working on making it a habit of your life. Some people say it takes 30 days to break a habit. Some say it takes 21 days to establish a habit. However, some habits may take a lot longer. Never despair. Keep trying and keep looking to the Lord who is your source. He lives in you and He is full of self control. (Galatians 5:22-23) Continually ask the Holy Spirit to work in your heart and your tongue. He will work His grace in you.

Proverbs 4:23, “Keep thy heart with all diligence: for out of it are the issues of life.”

Love from

NANCY CAMPBELL

PRAYER:

“Lord, please help me not to be hasty in my words. Help me to trust you in each situation rather than reacting out of my emotions. Amen.”

AFFIRMATION:

My words determine the course of my life and my family.

 

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Poured Out, No. 221

POURED OUT

Isaiah 53:12, “He hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.”

In Leviticus chapter four it tells us how the priest had to conduct the sin offering. After killing the bullock, the priest would take some of the blood into the tabernacle, dip his finger into the blood and sprinkle it seven times before the Lord in front of the curtain that separates the Most Holy Place. He then had to put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of incense. The rest of the blood had to be poured out at the base of the altar of burnt offerings at the entrance of the Tabernacle.” (v. 7)

The shedding of blood is a preeminent theme of Scripture, shedding the blood of animals until Christ came to die once for all. It is interesting to note that the blood had to be “poured out.” In the same way, when Yeshua died for our sins, His blood was poured out. John 19:34 NLT tells us, “One of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and blood and water flowed out.” Jesus did not come to this world kicking and screaming in order to die for our sins. No, he poured out is soul unto death. He said, “Lo, I come… I delight to do thy will, O my God.” Read Psalm 40:6-8 and Hebrews 10:5-7.

My heart tells me that just as Jesus poured out His life for me as an offering for sin, so I should pour out my heart in repentance and contrition for the sin that caused him to sacrifice his life for me. I should pour out my heart in intercession for the sin of this nation. Am I burdened enough to not just pray a little prayer, but to pour out my soul to God?

David cried night and day because his enemies taunted him saying, “Where is this God of yours?” This is what the humanists and socialists are crying out today? “Where is your God? We can do it better than Him.” Does this not bring us to our knees? Will it make us pour out our soul to God as David did? Read Psalm 42:3-4 and Joel 2:17)

As our country moves more and more away from God’s absolute truths, I fear for the coming generations. I am burdened for my grandchildren and coming great-grandchildren. I am challenged by Lamentations 2:19, “Arise, cry out in the night: in the beginning of the watches pour out thine heart like water before the face of the Lord: lift up thy hands toward him for the life of thy young children, that faint for hunger in the top of every street.”

This was literally talking about children who were fainting for lack of food. But the children of our generation are fainting for lack of love and justice, for the need of stable homes and a mother and father that live together and provide them security; they are fainting for the truth. They are being fed deception on every hand—at school, college and through the media. Generations of children are wiped out before they are born through abortion and the Pill. It is time to pour out our hearts like water before the Lord.

Back in the tabernacle days, they not only poured out the blood which speaks of our redemption from sin, but they poured out the anointing oil which speaks of the Holy Spirit. Leviticus 8:12 says, “And Moses poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.”

In His great love and compassion, not only did Jesus pour out His life for us, but God pours out His Spirit upon us. God promises in Isaiah 44:3, “I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring.” We see the fulfillment of this upon the Jews in Acts 2:17-18 and upon the Gentiles in Acts 10:45, “And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished… because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.”

Did you notice what this Scripture says? It doesn’t say that God gives a little trickle of His Holy Spirit. No, He pours out His Spirit. He is the Pourer. He pours out His salvation. He pours His love all over us. He pours out His Holy Spirit upon us to enable us to live a life of overcoming the flesh and the devil. Even His name is “ointment poured forth.” (Song of Songs 1:3)

Can we too become pourers? I don’t want to be a vessel with stagnate water, do you? I want to be a pourer. A pourer of His love and compassion. A pourer of His truth. I want to pour out my life for the blessing of others. I want to pour out my soul in intercession for my family and for this nation.

Let’s be pourers of His divine life to our families and to this world. As we pour out God will keep pouring in.

Love from

NANCY CAMPBELL

PRAYER:

“Thank you, Lord, for pouring out your soul unto death for me. I can never thank you enough. Thank you for pouring out your Holy Spirit and your life into me. Please anoint me to pour out your life and love to my family and to all I meet.” Amen.”

AFFIRMATION:

No more stagnation. I am pouring forth of God’s life in me.

P.S. Further Scriptures about the blood being poured out:Exodus 29:12; Leviticus 4:7, 18, 25, 30, 34; 9:9; 17:13; Deuteronomy 12:27.

Further Scriptures about pouring out your soul to God:1 Samuel 1:15; Psalm 42:3-4; 62:8; 142:2.

Further Scriptures about God pouring out His Holy Spirit:Proverbs 1:23; Joel 2:28-29; Isaiah 32:15; Ezekiel 39:29; Zechariah 12:10; Acts 1:8.

You may like to read the words of one of Serene’s songs, one that has not been recorded yet.

 

POURED OUT!

There was a woman who knelt down beside You
And watered Your feet with her tears,
She kissed You with lips that were known for no virtue
And dried Your dusty soles with her hair.
She broke the alabaster vial
And anointed You with the oil.

CHORUS:
Poured out, poured out for You,
A fragrant, fragrant perfume,
Poured out, poured out for You,
I want to be poured out!

I am a woman who’s kneeling at Your feet
With nothing to give You of worth,
I’ll break open my soul and spill every drop of me,
I’ll pour my life out like the oil.
I’ll sacrifice this earthen vessel,
May my tears be as sweet perfume

CHORUS:

BRIDGE:
They said it was such a waste
But when she saw the oil run down your holy face,
Nothing could replace, no nothing could replace!

CHORUS:
Poured out, poured out for You,
A fragrant, fragrant perfume,
Poured out, poured out for You,
I want to be poured out!

 

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Walk Through The Land, No. 222

WALK THROUGH THE LAND

Joshua 18:3, “How long are ye slack to go to possess the land, which the Lord God of your fathers hath given you?”

This was a new day for the Israelites. They had subdued the land. And now, because they were settled, they set up the tabernacle in Shiloh. Instead of carrying the tabernacle from place to place, they made it permanent. But, there were still seven tribes who had not received their inheritance.

Joshua therefore commanded them to choose three men from each of the seven tribes to “Go and walk through the land, and describe it.” (v.8) These scouts had to survey the land and map the entire territory, listing the towns in each section. They had to bring back a thorough written report to Joshua who would cast sacred lots in the presence of the Lord to determine which tribe would have each section.

This reminds me of a land that we have waiting for us. It is a vast spiritual land that has already been given to us—God’s precious Word, filled with promises and principles of God’s plan for us and how to walk in victory—and all that has been given to us in  Christ.

We can read about these riches in 2 Peter 1:3-4, “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.” It is a land that “flows with milk and honey” but we have to go in and take it.

But how can we take it if we don’t know what we have?

We have to walk through the land, survey it and find out what belongs to us. We must know what we have to possess before we can possess it! That’s why it is important for us to take a walk through the Bible each day.

Psalm 48:12-13 says, “Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell her towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following.”

We must know the land well, not only so we can walk in all that we have been given ourselves, but so we can tell it to our children.

We have a responsibility to inform our children. Joshua told the scouts to write down a description of the land as they walked through. That’s why I like to write down the most significant Scripture that I read in the Word each day. This way, I don’t forget it myself, but I also have it written in my book to be able to share with my family and with others.

As I walk through a new part of the land in my daily reading each day, I receive new revelation. As I receive new revelation I can walk in a little more of the riches I have been given in Christ. I can tell my children about it so they can walk in it too. We must scout the land to bring back news for our children. We can be excited to tell them what we have found and what is available for them.

Proverbs 4:18 says, “The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.”

Our walk in Christ is a “more and more” walk. We have a vast land before us. We dare not sit down and think we have it all. We have hardly started. Our minds have not comprehended all that is available to us in Christ. We must search for new territory. Then of course, we must possess it. It’s not enough to know, we must possess! I love to think that I can possess a little more every day.

Will you become an adventurer, exploring the land that has been given to you? Bring back the news to your family. “Children, this is what God has given to us. This is how we possess it. Come on. Let’s go in and take it!”

“But to act, that each tomorrow
Find us farther than today.”
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow


Love from NANCY CAMPBELL

PRAYER:

“Thank you, God, for the vast land of blessings that you have provided for me. Give me a vision to discover them for myself and my family and to possess all my possessions. Amen.”

AFFIRMATION:

I am setting out an adventure each day in the Word of God.

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