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Wisdom Prayer

Ants, Rock Badgers, Locusts, and Lizards!

Post author By dennisconrad
Post date September 6, 2022

Ants, Rock Badgers, Locusts, and Lizards!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who pay attention to the world around them. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Who would think that ants, rock badgers, locusts, and lizards would find their way into King Solomon’s Proverbs?

Proverbs 30:24-28 (ESV) shows King Solomon’s ability as an observer and his wisdom.

“Four things on earth are small,
but they are exceedingly wise:
the ants are a people not strong,
yet they provide their food in the summer;
the rock badgers are a people not mighty,
yet they make their homes in the cliffs;
the locusts have no king,
yet all of them march in rank;
the lizard you can take in your hands,
yet it is in kings’ palaces.”

Is it time you paid greater attention to what is around you?

Take a while this week and think deeply about what lessons can be learned from nature.

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Wisdom Prayer

Shield and Refuge!

Post author By dennisconrad
Post date September 5, 2022

Shield and Refuge!

Dear Lord, I pray for those to know you are a shield and a refuge. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Psalm 91:2 (ESV) says,

“I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress:
my God; in him will I trust.”

Proverbs 30:5-6 (ESV) compliments the sentiment, and it is about the truth of God’s word and how he is a refuge.

“Every word of God proves true;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Do not add to his words,
lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.”

The Bible is God’s holy and inspired word.

Scripture gives fair warning. Beware of adding to God’s word.

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Wisdom Prayer

Humiliation or Honor?

Post author By dennisconrad
Post date September 4, 2022

Humiliation or Honor?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are humble. In Jesus’ name amen.

Proverbs 29:23 (ESV) draws a stark contrast.

“One’s pride will bring him low,
but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.”

The notes to Proverbs 29:23 in the English Standard Version of the Bible say, “Paradoxically, pride brings humiliation while humility bring honor.”

Micah 6:8 (ESV) says,

“He has told you, O man, what is good;
and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?”

Let God direct your paths, and remain humble.

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Wisdom Prayer

Stir Up Strife?

Post author By dennisconrad
Post date September 3, 2022

Stir Up Strife?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are dealing with people who stir up strife and are angry. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Imagine living with a person who makes comments designed to provoke others and incite conflict. Now add being around a person who has angry outbursts and violent behavior. Life can become unbearable.

Proverbs 29:22 (ESV) describes individuals with these characteristics and the results.

“A man of wrath stirs up strife,
and one given to anger causes much transgression.”

Those who make others suffer, as the proverb describes, can change.

John Newton, the author of “Amazing Grace,” knew sinners could change from firsthand experience. He wrote “That saved a wretch like me.”

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