“Incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding . . . then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.” (KJV) Proverbs 2: 2 & 9 The focus does make all the difference. What are you trying to see? I recently had a conversation with a person struggling…
Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, lest he rebuke you, and you be found a liar.” (NKJV) Proverbs 30: 5 – 6 Know God by knowing His Word. It seems too simple to work, but it was…
“An angry person stirs conflict, and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.” (NIV) Proverbs 29:22 “Get it together.” This phrase gets tossed around a lot in my house. The one that has it all together, that manages to keep the plates spinning, tends to be the one that makes the best decisions. But there is…
“A faithful man will about with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.” (NKJV) Proverbs 28:8 My oldest son wanted to watch a new episode of his favorite television program, but he had to finish his school. He rushed the work and because he rushed the work, almost half of…
“As a door turns on its hinges, so does the lazy man on his bed.” (NKJV) Proverbs 26:14 Day three of Operation Get Up At 5 AM did not go well. I could blame the weather; nothing quite like the sound of falling rain to make me want to hide out under the covers. I…
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” (NKJV) Proverbs 25:11 My friend called to tell me her mother had just died. It had not been that many months since my own mother left this earth. I found comfort in the realization that my mom was healed from the broken…
Proverbs devotions offer tips and reminders for how you can live your abundant life one little bit at a time. “Prepare your outside work, make it fit for yourself in the field; and afterward build your house.” (NKJV) Proverbs 24:27 I told my son to get his feet off the couch. As the words were…
“Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to words of knowledge.” (NKJV) Proverbs 23:12 “It seems that everywhere I look, I see antique cars. Why is that?” “You and your dad have been looking at them together a lot lately. You will see what you are trying to see.” The focus makes the difference….
“Cast out the scorner and contention will leave; yes strife and reproach will cease.” (NKJV) Proverbs 22:10 My husband invested time hanging out with a childhood friend. “If I spend time with him then maybe his eyes will begin to open.” The friend continued to scoff at our life – picking and jabbing at any…