Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 2:2 NLT: Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding Is it possible we can tune in and “hear” more from what is inside of us than outside? The “incline your ear” given in most translations of Proverbs 2 is required to hear Wisdom. We must be attentive and tuned in to listen closely to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I fear the LORD.
Proverb 1:7 (ESV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction Proverbs 3:7(ESV) Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. Proverbs 9:10 (ESV) The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight. Proverbs 14:2 (ESV) Whoever walks in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I look to God with my eyes and my heart for direction.
Today’s Scripture: My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways. Proverbs 23:26 ESV God’s ways are the ways to lasting delight. Proverbs 23 shares many of the dead end ways the world directs us. If we give our hearts and eyes to the ways of the world, we find temporary pleasures that rob us of lasting joy. I have followed almost ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My heart is in the hand of the LORD.
Today’s Scripture: The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. Proverbs 21:1 NIV Does the LORD direct and examine your heart? I know He does mine. I prove daily that my only hope in walking in the way of life is through Him. Yes, He weighs my heart and destroys my “self” confidence. As I walk ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I receive God’s daily bread.
Today’s Scripture: Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the bread of my daily need: Proverbs 30:8(Darby Bible Translation) I know nothing. This statement spoke loudly to me this morning from Matthew Henry’s commentary of Proverbs 30. How little we know. The humbleness and reliance on God is all we ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: My soul craves God.
Today’s Scripture: The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied. Proverbs 13:4 ESV What are you craving? Our bodies, our minds and our souls crave. As our mouth’s water what do we do to fulfill that craving? As our minds dream and expose desires how do we fulfill them? When our flesh craves ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I turn to Wisdom.
Today’s Scripture: “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” To him who lacks sense she says, Proverbs 9:4 ESV We choose which way to turn moment to moment don’t we? Proverbs 9 reminds us that both Wisdom and folly call out to us. Which way will we turn? Before turning, can we ask the LORD to impress upon our spirits and minds as to whether this ... Continue Reading »