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Are Your Words Always Fitly Spoken?

Are Your Words Always Fitly Spoken?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those whose words are fitly spoken. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Properly chosen words, given at just the right time, can have a tremendous impact. It is not always easy to come up with appropriate things to say.

Proverbs 25:11 (ESV) compares the right words with objects of great value.

“A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.”

Do you think before you speak? Ponder the importance of words. Are your words affirming and encouraging or negative and discouraging?

Think before you speak.

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Wisdom Is Better Than Gold!

Wisdom Is Better Than Gold!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for wisdom is better than gold and more precious than jewels.

People the world over search for wisdom. Some will spend a fortune to discover wisdom’s hidden secrets. Some seek advice from supposedly wise people. That advice may or not turn out to, in fact, be wise.

God’s wisdom is found in his holy and inspired word, the Bible.

Proverbs 3:13-18 (ESV) portrays the value of wisdom.

“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,
and the one who gets understanding,
for the gain from her is better than gain from silver
and her profit better than gold.
She is more precious than jewels,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;
those who hold her fast are called blessed.”

Have you valued God’s wisdom in such high regard? Now that you know the value King Solomon gave wisdom, won’t you value it more highly?

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Love God’s Commandments Above Gold, Above Fine Gold!

Love God’s Commandments Above Gold, Above Fine Gold!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who say they “love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.” In Jesus’s name, amen.

If you did not have access to a Bible, how much would you be willing to pay for one?

Perhaps you, like a lot of people, have more than one in your home.

Meanwhile, around the world, translators work tirelessly to complete Bible translations for unreached people groups, so men and women, boys and girls, who do not have access to Scripture can have an ability to read one in their own language.

In Psalm 119:121-128 (ESV) we see the value placed on God’s Commandments. The psalmists loves them more than gold. That is not just any gold. It is fine gold. Gold that has been refined and refined to remove impurities.

“I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
Give your servant a pledge of good;
let not the insolent oppress me.
My eyes long for your salvation
and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
and teach me your statutes.
I am your servant; give me understanding,
that I may know your testimonies!
It is time for the Lord to act,
for your law has been broken.
Therefore I love your commandments
above gold, above fine gold.
Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right;
I hate every false way.”

Do you spend time reading your Bible? Have you come to value the words of Scripture, or have you begun to take your Bible for granted. Is it worn out, or is it gathering dust?

Perhaps it is time to dust off God’s word and recommit to daily reading. Start with a book like Luke. It was written by Doctor Luke who wanted a friend to know the truth about Jesus.

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Thousands of Gold and Silver Pieces!

Thousands of Gold and Silver Pieces!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know the law of your mouth is better than thousands of gold and silver pieces. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Many have gone astray and been far from God. Now, some of the worst offenders keep God’s commandments. How can it be that God would be so gracious as to accept someone back into the fold who has been unfaithful? God forgives mistakes for those who are truly sorry for their transgressions.

Psalm 119:65-72 (ESV) tells us the psalmist’s story.

“You have dealt well with your servant,
O Lord, according to your word.
Teach me good judgment and knowledge,
for I believe in your commandments.
67 Before I was afflicted I went astray,
but now I keep your word.
68 You are good and do good;
teach me your statutes.
69 The insolent smear me with lies,
but with my whole heart I keep your precepts;
70 their heart is unfeeling like fat,
but I delight in your law.
71 It is good for me that I was afflicted,
that I might learn your statutes.
72 The law of your mouth is better to me
than thousands of gold and silver pieces.”

What is God’s value to you? Could that value be measured financially? Would you exchange your love of God for a bribe? A large bribe? The psalmist cannot be bought.

Be like the psalmist.

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Fitly Spoken?

Fitly Spoken?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those whose words are fitly spoken. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Properly chosen words, given at just the right time, can have a tremendous impact. It is not always easy to come up with appropriate things to say.

Proverbs 25:11 (ESV) compares the right words with objects of great value.

“A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.”

Do you think before you speak? Ponder the importance of words. Are your words affirming and encouraging or negative and discouraging?

Think before you speak.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.

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Wisdom Prayer

Wisdom Is Better Than Gold!

Wisdom Is Better Than Gold!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for wisdom is better than gold and more precious than jewels.

People the world over search for wisdom. Some will spend a fortune to discover wisdom’s hidden secrets. Some seek advice from supposedly wise people. That advice may or may not turn out to, in fact, be wise.

God’s wisdom is found in his holy and inspired word, the Bible.

Proverbs 3:13-18 (ESV) portrays the value of wisdom.

“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,
and the one who gets understanding,
for the gain from her is better than gain from silver
and her profit better than gold.
She is more precious than jewels,
and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;
those who hold her fast are called blessed.”

Have you valued God’s wisdom in such high regard? Now that you know the value King Solomon gave wisdom, won’t you value it more highly?

Tell me what you think in the comments below.