Daily Manna January 4 Proverbs 3:1-8
What is one reflection from today’s reading you’d like to share?
- Today I am focusing on binding steadfast love and faithfulness around my neck; being mindful of God's love and faithfulness as well as how I can show steadfast love and faithfulness to Him and to those around me. When something is bound on your neck, it is sure to be on the forefront of your mind all day!
- It is remarkable to me how many times the message to not consider yourself wise is repeated over and over again. It reminds me of the way the Roman generals in triumphs had someone in the chariot with them to remind them that they are only a man. Maybe I'm just stuck on all the Roman stuff, but again it seems there is a pattern to the world. When we overestimate ourselves we can easily fall.
- Joe Johnsey I’ve heard before that Marcus Aurelius did this. Do we need someone to take us down a few notches from time to time? Perhaps!! I know for me, often when I interact with others, hear their faith, and learn from their insights I am reminded that I do not know everything and that I ought to lean on others more than I do. There is perhaps a healthy measure of comparison that we should engage in. To use a mundane example, oftentimes when I see the craftsmanship, ability, technique, etc. of other wood workers I am left in awe and motivated to try new things and broaden my skill set. When we insulate ourselves from others we have a tendency to overestimate our importance or standing.