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Are You Ready to Trust, Incline, Hear, and Apply?

Are You Ready to Trust, Incline, Hear, and Apply?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who put their trust in you. In Jesus’s name, amen.

King Solomon reiterates a person should put their trust in the Lord.

Proverbs 22:17-19 (ESV) uses vivid language when telling readers what to do. “Incline,” “hear,” and “apply.” He also uses the words, “keep” and “ready.”

“Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise,
and apply your heart to my knowledge,
for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,
if all of them are ready on your lips.
That your trust may be in the Lord,
I have made them known to you today, even to you.”

Decide to trust in the Lord. From now on, follow his ways as described in this section of Scripture.

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Answered Prayer!

Answered Prayer!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom, for you answer our prayers. In Jesus’ name, amen.

One of the main issues people face today is communication. The research shows that many people are not very good listeners. A large percentage of people listen to their boss better than they do to their spouse. People love a good listener.

Psalm 116:1-5 (ESV) is about communication with God, and how he hearing our pleas for mercy.

“I love the Lord, because he has heard
my voice and my pleas for mercy.
Because he inclined his ear to me,
therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
The snares of death encompassed me;
the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
I suffered distress and anguish.
Then I called on the name of the Lord:
“O Lord, I pray, deliver my soul!”

Gracious is the Lord, and righteous;
our God is merciful.”

How are your communication skills? Would your loved ones appreciate it if you listened more? Then start today.

Remember, the Lord hears pleas for mercy and delivers our soul. Thank God, the Lord hears us.

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Trust, Incline, Hear, and Apply!

Trust, Incline, Hear, and Apply!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who put their trust in you. In Jesus’ amen.

King Solomon reiterates a person should put their trust in the Lord.

Proverbs 22:17-19 (ESV) uses vivid language when telling readers what to do. “Incline.” “Hear.” and “Apply.” He also uses the words, “keep,” and “ready.”

“Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise,
and apply your heart to my knowledge,
for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,
if all of them are ready on your lips.
That your trust may be in the Lord,
I have made them known to you today, even to you.”

Decide to trust in the Lord. From now on, follow his ways as described in this section of Scripture.

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Wisdom Prayer

Answered Prayer?

Answered Prayer?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom because you hear our prayers. In Jesus’ name, amen.

One of the number one issues people face today deals with communication. The research shows that many people are not very good listeners. A large percentage of people listen to their boss better than they do to their spouse. People love a good listener.

Psalm 116:1-5 (ESV) is about communication with God, and how he hears our pleas for mercy.

“I love the Lord, because he has heard
my voice and my pleas for mercy.
Because he inclined his ear to me,
therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
The snares of death encompassed me;
the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
I suffered distress and anguish.
Then I called on the name of the Lord:
“O Lord, I pray, deliver my soul!”

Gracious is the Lord, and righteous;
our God is merciful.”

How are your communication skills? Could you listen better to your loved ones? If so, then start today. The Lord hears pleas for mercy and delivers our soul. Thank God, the Lord hears us.

Tell me what you think in the comments below.

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No Fear of God?

No Fear of God?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who encounter evil. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Wrongdoing can become habitual. For criminals it is a way of life. Some prey on others, like those who hated David, the psalmist. He characterized them as having no fear of God.

Psalm 36:1-4 (ESV) paints a picture of such a person:

“Transgression speaks to the wicked
deep in his heart;
there is no fear of God
before his eyes.
For he flatters himself in his own eyes
that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.
The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit;
he has ceased to act wisely and do good.
He plots trouble while on his bed;
he sets himself in a way that is not good;
he does not reject evil.”

Beware. It is well to say away from such people. Yet, an evil person, with these character traits, is not beyond God’s saving grace. Thank you, Lord, for amazing grace. Thank you for saving a wretch like me.

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