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How Is It That A Rich Mans’ Wealth Is His Strong City?

How Is It That A Rich Mans’ Wealth Is His Strong City?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom know to keep their view of wealth in perspective. In Jesus’s 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 tells us 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?

Wise advice: Be prepared if the high wall in your imagination is not high enough.

Instead trust God.

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Who Or What is Your Strong Tower?

Who Or What is Your Strong Tower?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know your name is a strong tower. In Jesus’s 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) we learn the name of the Lord 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. In contrast, believers can find safety in the strong tower of the name of the Lord.

God can make a way when there seems no way. Tell the world, the Lord Jesus Christ is King of Kings.

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Did You Know a Joyful Heart Is Good Medicine?

Did You Know a Joyful Heart Is Good Medicine?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know a joyful heart is good medicine. In Jesus’s 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. Perhaps God will bring a person to you who has a joyful heart.

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Why Should You Beware of the Way of Death?

Why Should You Beware of 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’s 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, look at situations with a critical eye from God’s perspective.

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Does the Lord Establish Your Steps?

Does the Lord Establish Your 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’s name, amen.

Perhaps you have a seen a child demanding to have their own way, and throwing a tantrum. Some adults are no different. When things don’t turn out the way they want, adult men or women can react with their own tantrums. Sometimes the manifest as angry outbursts.

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

“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 remember 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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Has Someone Given You Life-giving Reproof?

Has Someone Given You Life-giving Reproof?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who listen to life-giving reproof. In Jesus’s name, amen.

According to dictionary.com, “reproof” means the act of reproving, censuring or rebuking.”

Ever been told you should not be doing something? As adults, this can lead to more than just hard feelings. Not everyone is so inclined to change behavior after being rebuked.

Proverbs 15:31-32 (ESV) addresses those who listen to those who offer valid criticism.

“The ear that listens to life-giving reproof
will dwell among the wise.
Whoever ignores instruction despises himself,
but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence.”

Take advice from those who dwell among the wise. The next time you do something inappropriate, listen to the person who offers a reproof.

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