Caution I Got a Piece Of Advice

Caution I Got a Piece Of Advice

CAUTION

I got a good piece of advice when I was a young man. It went like this, “Whenever you hear a man of God has fallen, don’t gloat or throw stones but get down on your knees and pray for your own heart.” But by the grace of God there go I. Rarely do major blow outs occur, only slow leaks over time.

In the Old Testament, kings were warned to not multiply wives, gold, or horses. In other words, be careful with the temptations of money, sex and power. Good counsel for leaders, pastors, politicians, and everyone.

Above all else, guard your heart,

for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23

Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24

Therefore, let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not all. 1 Corinthians 10:12

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Dr. Michael Sprague is the Louisiana State Chaplain with the Capitol Commission and President of Grace Adventures. He is engaged in relational outreach and discipleship, teaching, coaching, writing and speaking. He spends lots of time at the Capitol in Baton Rouge, working with Legislators, lobbyists, administration and Capitol staff in a non-political, non-partisan pastoral/chaplain role. The focus is not to lobby for legislation, but to help leaders with their faith and life. Days are filled with Bible studies, prayer, listening, caring appointments and many surprises. He loves to help people know the Jesus of the Scriptures.

 Michael holds a Business degree from the University of Maryland, a Master of Divinity degree from Capital Bible Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. He has served as Senior Pastor of Trinity Church in Covington, Louisiana and Forcey

Bible Church in Silver Springs, Maryland. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, he helped launch the Touch Global Crisis Response Ministry for the Evangelical Free Churches of America, and wrote two books – DISASTER: Betting the Farm on God in Life’s Storms and Stories from Katrinaland.

 Michael does life with his wonderful wife Donna and resides in Mandeville, LA. His motto is “Bet the Farm on God.” You can find more information about Michael here.