Spiritual Wisdom

Fearing the Lord is not a new concept, and it has been with us since before recorded history began. One of our oldest texts written in Hebrew tells us that "The fear (respect) which you have deserveth praises" (Deuteronomy 10:12). This verse reminds me always to be respectful towards others because they are people too! Another famous passage from scripture says, "A fools mouth hateth knowledge but a wise man buildeth his house". (Proverbs 14:15). To fear disappointing God is a much bigger deal than disappointments from our parents.

This simple, unexpected request from a little-known biblical author named Agur is the only prayer in all of Proverbs, and it offers life-changing potential. Imagine finding new purpose and contentment in your work, personal ministry, and relationships. Open your heart to Agur’s wit and wisdom, and you can learn to: escape imbalance; overcome fear of failure and eliminate envy; joyfully pursue your passions; reap the eternal rewards of trusting God; and more.

Angst Is Optional is a true, compelling personal story of one everyday person's direct interaction with spirit. This quick story is a part of the anthology book Animals: Personal Tales of Encounters with Spirit Animals, and is referenced on that back cover. The audiobook is part of a series called Common Sentience, by Sacred Stories.