I encourage you to make it a habit of reading at least one chapter in Proverbs a day. Over the course of many years you will build up a storehouse of God's wisdom and it will transform your life. Here are just a few of the the benefits:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding;
in all your ways know him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Don’t be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
This will be healing for your body
and strengthening for your bones.
Honor the Lord with your possessions
and with the first produce of your entire harvest;
then your barns will be completely filled,
and your vats will overflow with new wine.
and...
Happy is a man who finds wisdom
and who acquires understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver,
and her revenue is better than gold.
She is more precious than jewels;
nothing you desire can equal her.
Long life is in her right hand;
in her left, riches and honor.
Her ways are pleasant,
and all her paths, peaceful.
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her,
and those who hold on to her are happy.
Proverbs 3:5-10,13-16 CSB
Wow! Now, personalize these verses and pray them back to God. Why? Because, "This is the confidence we have before him: If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us" (1 John 5:15). The Word of God reveals the Will of God for our lives. So pray the Word!!!
Prayer: God, I will trust in you, and not in my limited understanding. Lord, I will honor you with my possessions. Lord, I will seek your wisdom and acquire understanding so that I may live that way you intended me to live. Lord, help me find wisdom so that I may walk closely with you today and experience the life, peace, happiness, riches and honor you have in store for those who do. In Jesus' name, amen.
Living God's Way Is Always The Best Way!
I encourage you to make it a habit of reading at least one chapter in Proverbs a day. Over the course of many years you will build up a storehouse of God's wisdom and it will transform your life. Here are just a few of the the benefits:
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding;
in all your ways know him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Don’t be wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
This will be healing for your body
and strengthening for your bones.
Honor the Lord with your possessions
and with the first produce of your entire harvest;
then your barns will be completely filled,
and your vats will overflow with new wine.
and...
Happy is a man who finds wisdom
and who acquires understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver,
and her revenue is better than gold.
She is more precious than jewels;
nothing you desire can equal her.
Long life is in her right hand;
in her left, riches and honor.
Her ways are pleasant,
and all her paths, peaceful.
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her,
and those who hold on to her are happy.
Proverbs 3:5-10,13-16 CSB
Wow! Now, personalize these verses and pray them back to God. Why? Because, "This is the confidence we have before him: If we ask anything according to his will, he hears us" (1 John 5:15). The Word of God reveals the Will of God for our lives. So pray the Word!!!
Prayer: God, I will trust in you, and not in my limited understanding. Lord, I will honor you with my possessions. Lord, I will seek your wisdom and acquire understanding so that I may live that way you intended me to live. Lord, help me find wisdom so that I may walk closely with you today and experience the life, peace, happiness, riches and honor you have in store for those who do. In Jesus' name, amen.