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Listen to Advice!

Listen to Advice!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who listen to advice.

Do you listen to the advice of wise counselors?

I am guilty. I have requested advice, agreed with it, and then delayed taking the advice or followed my own path. Have you ever done that? You have listened, but even though you get sound advice, you don’t act.

Proverbs 12:15 has an answer for all advice seekers.

“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.”

This verse has a lot to say about who is a fool and who is wise. God can guide us if we will only listen to others, but also ask for God to clarify if the recommended course of action is the right one.

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Walk with the Wise!

Walk with the Wise!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who walk with the wise. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Proverbs 11:14 (ESV) says,

“Where there is no guidance, a people falls,
but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”

Proverbs 13:20 (ESV) is related to the above proverb.

“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,
but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”

Parents are often concerned about their children’s friends. With a good peer group, a young person can thrive. In contrast, if a young person starts to associate with the wrong crowd, there is greater potential for problems. Do not spend time with fools or risk the consequences.

Wouldn’t you rather spend time with the wise? Say, “Yes.”

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Work the Land!

Work the Land!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who work the land and have plenty of bread. In Jesus’ name, amen.

There is a big distinction between those who work, and those who follow worthless pursuits. During the 1930’s when the United States experienced The Great Depression, my family members were hardworking farmers.

Proverbs 12:11 (ESV) says,
“Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread,
but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense.”

The farmers during the depression had food to eat even though it was during hard times.

The second part of the verse characterizes those who follow worthless pursuits. Consider those who waste away hours playing video games.

Others spend endless hours on social media. There are a thousand other pursuits that distract a person from working. If my farmer relatives did not sow, they would not have been able to reap.

Be on guard. Be productive. Work. Put bread on the table.

If you have been struggling to find appropriate employment, keep trying. The next contact could open the doors to success. Make sure to eliminate worthless pursuits. Don’t become one of those who is said to lack sense.

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Do Not Cause Trouble in Your Own Household!

Do Not Cause Trouble in Your Own Household!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who do not cause trouble in their own household. In Jesus’ name, amen.

There are plenty of ways to bring trouble on your own household. There are extreme cases like adultery. Others include financial infidelity where one spouse lies to the other about their spending habits. Anger can shake the core of any household.

Proverbs 11:29 (ESV) is about what happens to those who trouble their own household.

“Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.”

Are you at risk of inheriting the wind? If you are the cause of trouble in your household, find a way to reconcile. Allow God to change your heart, so you can preserve your family.

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An Excellent Wife is the Crown of Her Husband!

An Excellent Wife is the Crown of Her Husband!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know an excellent wife is the crown of her husband. In Jesus’ name, amen.

My wife and I recently celebrated our thirty-second wedding anniversary. It is hard to believe that so much time has passed. When we were out to dinner on our special date night, we made a list of some the highlights we experienced during our years of marriage.

Like Proverbs 12:4 (ESV) says,

“An excellent wife is the crown of her husband,
but she who brings shame is like rottenness in his bones.”

We had a long list of things to be thankful for. My wife has been and remains an excellent wife. I have been truly blessed by our relationship/ She is my crown.

Are you equally blessed? Celebrate your relationship, and make the precious moments count.

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Whoever Brings Blessing Will Be Enriched!

Whoever Brings Blessing Will Be Enriched!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who bring blessing. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Proverbs 11:25 (ESV) is about how God takes care of his own.

”Whoever brings blessing will be enriched,
and one who waters will himself be watered.”

It is time to take a fresh look at God’s message in Proverbs. It seems God will take care of those who bring blessing. He will also refresh those who refresh others. Bring blessing and be one who offers water to those who are thirsty. Look for opportunity to bless others and take care of their needs.

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