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Inheritance to Your Children’s Children!

Inheritance to Your Children’s Children!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who leave an inheritance to their children’s children. In Jesus’ name, amen.

An inheritance can be financial. It can also be about leaving a legacy faith.

Proverbs 13:22 (ESV) is about leaving a financial legacy.

“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
but the sinner’s wealth is laid up for the righteous.”

Notice what happens to the sinner’s wealth. If it goes to the righteous.

Then the righteous can leave an inheritance to their children’s children. 

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The Soul of the Diligent is Richly Supplied!

The Soul of the Diligent is Richly Supplied!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for the soul of the diligent, In Jesus’ name, amen.

According to dictionary.com, the definition of a sluggard is “a person who is habitually inactive or lazy.”

Proverbs 13:4 (ESV) distinguishes between the sluggard and some others.

“The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,
while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.”

Have you taken on some of the characteristics of a sluggard? Do you know of another person who is a sluggard?

God can change a person’s heart.

Pray. Ask God to provide guidance to the sluggards in your life.

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Desire Fulfilled!

Desire Fulfilled!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those whose desires are fulfilled. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Some people are said to be “heart sick.”

The burdens of a sad person can be overwhelming.

Proverbs 13:12 provides contrast to those who have hope deferred and those who see their desires fulfilled.

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life.”

What a stark contract. One person has their hope deferred for who knows how long, and the other has their desires fulfilled.

Is there any action you can take that would allow you to see your desires fulfilled? If there are steps you can take, take them.

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Share a Good Word!

Share a Good Word!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are glad when someone shares a good word. In Jesus’ name, amen.

If you are experiencing anxiety, you are not alone. According to National Center for Health Statistics, “In 2019, 8.1% of adults aged 18 and over had symptoms of anxiety disorder.”

Proverbs 12:25 (ESV) is about the effects of anxiety and how you can have the opposite effect.

“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down,
but a good word makes him glad.”

Realize your words can have a positive impact. When given the chance, make sure to affirm and encourage others.

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The Tongue of the Wise Brings Healing!

The Tongue of the Wise Brings Healing!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know the tongue of the wise brings healing. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Words said in anger and in retaliation can damage even those who claim to have thick skin.

Proverbs 12:18 (ESV) is about those words.

“There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

If you have said rash words, ask God’s forgiveness. If appropriate, take steps to apologize. Ask God to take control of all of your actions and particularly your speech.

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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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