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 »
Affirmation of God: I have found Wisdom.
Today’s Scripture: For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the LORD, Proverbs 8:35 ESV Does this sound arrogant? The dichotomy is that I have found Wisdom and I know it is not me but someone, something within me. As Proverbs 8 states clearly, Wisdom is calling; do you hear Her? We have thousands of ways to turn but if we turn to ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: There will be a future.
Today’s Scripture: Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off. Proverbs 24:27 ESV God keeps watch over our souls and His Wisdom is sweet. The future is not typically a subject of affirmation as affirmation is stating the desired future now. Yet, God’s Word, God’s experiences in ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: God’s heart is with me.
Today’s Scripture: for he is like one who is inwardly calculating. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you. Proverbs 23:7 ESV Whose heart is really with you? We are encouraged in Proverbs 23 to observe carefully. This requires careful observance of the words and the will of God. I can trust God alone. I know I cannot trust ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I have understanding.
Today’s Scripture: A rich man is wise in his own eyes, but a poor man who has understanding will find him out. Proverbs 28:11 ESV We have understanding when we come to know we DO NOT have it. Being poor in spirit and poor in understanding we find the riches of God’s understanding. The direction of God gives us access to all understanding and all ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I receive instruction.
Today’s Scripture: Then I saw and considered it; I looked and received instruction. Proverbs 24:32 ESV Do we spend more time looking for instruction than preparing our spirits to receive it? Umm, how many times does the LORD speak to us yet we are too busy looking to receive? A few years back I vividly recall crying out to God one morning while ... Continue Reading »
Affirmation of God: I delight in wisdom every day.
Today’s Scripture: I was a skilled craftsman beside Him. I was His delight every day, always rejoicing before Him., Proverbs 8:30 Holman The LORD, we are told, set wisdom up before this earth was formed. He delighted in her daily; shouldn’t we? We have insight and strength as long as we grasp that WE don’t have it but that it is found in her. The ... Continue Reading »
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