Take Action Over Your Life...

In the Bible, the book of Proverbs advises on applying knowledge and wisdom (for better living), which requires action. In the english language, verbs are actions words. Maybe that is why the word “verb” can be found in proVERBs?!?! .

Proverbs 2-7 says, “My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you,
turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.”

What’s interesting about the above scripture is that the words: accept, store, turning, applying, call, cry, look and search are the strength of each sentence. They are the action words that give direction to the reader. What’s equally amazing with that verse is that the third word “if” is also incorporated in the very beginning. “If” meaning that we have a choice. When it rains, we can choose to be under an umbrella for protection or we can choose to be outside, in the rain, without an umbrella. Choosing to be outside without protection will eventually lead to sickness, rain getting into our pores and weakening the immune system. Spiritual weakness can also make us spiritually sick (sin and evil getting into the pores of our soul), if we don’t protect ourselves with the umbrella of the Lord.

You may be asking, “If I decide to take action, when will I see the results?

As a result of what Proverbs 2 instructs, verse 7 says, “He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,”

I don’t know of anyone who stores up food with the intention of cooking that same night. Usually, when things are stored up, it’s for a later purpose or when the person really needs it. Verse 7 is telling us that as long as we remain faithful to the Lord, and walk according to His instructions, He will have our victory stored up for when we really need it. This does not mean that if you set out to be “Godly” today and maintain the whole day that way, He will bless you with all that you ask for later on that night.

It means that we must do what He instructs every day, all day and when He feels that we are ready to receive our victory, He will provide. As long as we store his commands deep within us, and apply them when the obstacles/opportunities present themselves, He will promote us to a higher level.

When you learn the formula needed for true happiness and prosperity, take action and apply that knowledge. Only by actions, can anything get done. What good are tools, if they remain in the tool box? Those tools will not be used for what they were created for, if no one picks them up. The same applies to us. What good are we if we stay within the confines of our own comfort and minds? We will not be used for what we were created for if we do not apply the knowledge we learn and take a step towards God. Based on His word, that is all we need to do in order for Him to work within us.


James 4:7-8 says, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you.”

So, go after that job that you felt led to apply for, clean that part of your home that you have been avoiding , work at what God has inspired you to do (but maybe you have been procrastinating), reach out to that person that you have been ignoring (but feel in your heart that you needed to speak with), be kind to that person who may not deserve it (in your eyes), read that book that you have been thinking about reading, take that leap of faith in a new direction that you have flirted with in the past (for your betterment, of course), tell that person, whom you may have quarreled with, that you love them and do your part in strengthening your relationship with God (by way of reading/studying His word, praying, and fellowshipping with those who have that same interest). Take action over your life and prepare yourself for an unexplainable experience!

Peace 2 U,


His Messenger