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Acquire and Seek Knowledge!

Acquire and Seek Knowledge!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those with an intelligent heart who acquire knowledge. In Jesus’ name, amen.

There are some people who think only of logic, and focus on so-called head knowledge. Then, there are others who consider situations move from their heart. Which are you?

Do you tend to jump to conclusions, or do you listen to all sides before making a decision?

Proverbs 18:15 (ESV) is about an intelligent heart and the ear of the wise.

“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”

In both cases, the aim is the acquisition of knowledge. Knowledge, not as the world gives, but as God gives.

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A Rich Mans’ Wealth Is His Strong City!

A Rich Mans’ Wealth Is His Strong City!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom about how to view wealth. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Television news constantly reports on the economic issues of the day: inflation, gas prices, housing costs, and the threat of recession. Markets are constantly fluctuating. World events impact world markets. Fortunes come and fortunes go.

For those with wealth, their money can be like Solomon says in Proverbs 18:11 (ESV).

“A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
and like a high wall in his imagination.”

Do you have a high wall of protection based on some tangible resource? Has your imagined wall of protection allowed you to be less than ready if a financial crisis were to bring about financial ruin? My advice: Be prepared if the high wall in your imagination is not high enough.

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Strong Tower!

Strong Tower!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know your name is a strong tower. In Jesus’ name, amen.

God offers refuge in times of trouble. When believers need refuge, they can pray, read scripture, and praise God.

In Proverbs 18:10 (ESV) it is the name of the Lord that is a safe place.

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and is safe.”

Non-believers do not have a place to run. People of faith, in contrast, can find safety in the strong tower of the name of the Lord.

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A Joyful Heart is Good Medicine!

A Joyful Heart is Good Medicine!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know a joyful heart is good medicine. In Jesus’ name, amen.

A person with a joyful heart can fill a room with joy. Such a person is not only good medicine for themselves, he or she is good medicine for those around them.

Proverbs 17:22 (ESV) contrasts a joyful heart with a crushed spirit.

“A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

I pray for wisdom for those who have a crushed spirit. Devastating situations can happen to anyone. At such times, turn to God. When everything seems to be falling apart, seek first the kingdom of God.

Trust God, now and always.

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Beware the Way of Death?

Beware the Way of Death?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those whose way seems right, but its end is the way to death. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Have you ever seen a person who is so headstrong that they know their plan could never fail, yet their plan is flawed? It is time to put plans under the microscope, and recognize bad plans for what they are.

Proverbs 16:25 (ESV) is an example a man’s scheme gone wrong.

“There is a way that seems right to a man,
but its end is the way to death.”

Don’t make a mistake. What may look very appealing may be fraught with danger.

Think through the implications of decisions.

Don’t always assume everything will work out. Rather, with a critical eye, look at situations from God’s perspective.

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The Lord Establishes Our Steps!

The Lord Establishes Our Steps!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know the heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Perhaps you have a seen a child demanding to have their own way, and throwing a tantrum when they don’t get their way. Some adults are no different. When things don’t turn out the way they want, a man or woman can reacts with an angry outburst.

Proverbs 16:9 (ESV) is about a man’s plans and how the Lord is involved in their future.

“The heart of man plans his way,
but the Lord establishes his steps.”

Don’t take steps expecting to always get your way. Avoid the tantrums and outbursts. Rather read Proverb 16:9, and accept that you can have the plans, but the Lord is in control of how things unfold.

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