Do You Sing Your Own Praises? Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who receive genuine compliments and praise from others. In Jesus’ name, amen. Television commercials often include a famous person endorsing a product or service. Proverbs 27:2 (ESV) is not about goods and services. Rather, it is about others praising you personally. […]

Can You Think of a Anyone You Know Who Is A Sluggard! Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are not sluggards. In Jesus’s name, amen. Thesaurus.com offers some synonyms for the word sluggard including “dawdler,” “lazybones,” “loafer,” and “slouch.” Proverbs 26:13-16 (ESV) characterizes a sluggard. “The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the […]

Do You Know People Who Wise In Their Own Eyes! Dear Lord, I pray for those who are not wise in their own eyes. In Jesus’s name, amen. Ever been around a know it all? This type of person claims to have all the right answers. Although this is not necessarily the case, such a […]

What is the Good News from a Far Country Like? Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who receive good news from a far country. In Jesus’s name, amen. How refreshing it is to drink cold water on a hot day. The notes for Proverbs 25:25 in the English Standard Bible tell us, “Good […]

Would You Show Kindness to Your Enemies? Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who show kindness to their enemies. In Jesus’s name, amen. To help an enemy is counterintuitive. Solomon, in his wisdom, saw the benefit of providing food and drink for a hungry and thirsty enemy. Proverbs 25:21-22 tells what happens to […]

Are Your Words Always Fitly Spoken? Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those whose words are fitly spoken. In Jesus’s name, amen. Properly chosen words, given at just the right time, can have a tremendous impact. It is not always easy to come up with appropriate things to say. Proverbs 25:11 (ESV) compares the […]

Do You Know Someone Lacking Sense? Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are Lacking Sense. In Jesus’ name, amen. What are the tell-tale signs of neglect? Years ago, there was a university study conducted in a major city in the South. The researcher looked at the condition of birdbaths throughout the city. […]

What Do I Do First, Tend the Field or Build the House? Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom to know sound advice when I see it. In Jesus’s name, amen. Discerning what is most important and then making wise decisions is not always easy. Some people have a hard time prioritizing. Proverbs 24:27 (ESV) helps […]

How Are Wisdom and Honey Connected? Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know wisdom is honey to the soul. In Jesus’s name, amen. Perhaps you have a favorite memory of the taste of honey. On a freshly baked biscuit? All by itself? In Proverb 24:13-14 (ESV) wisdom and honey form a bond. […]

Do You Believe in Having Many Counselors? Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know that in the abundance of counselors there is victory. In Jesus’ name, amen. Those who surround themselves with wise people can tap into their experience and background for information and guidance. This is especially true when the wise […]

Are You Seeking to Acquire Wealth? Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who desire to acquire wealth. In Jesus’s name, amen. Some people become obsessed with obtaining wealth. Are you one of those workaholic types who will strive hard to earn more and more money? Proverbs 23:4 (ESV) warns people who are so […]

Is It Important to Honor Your Parents? Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for children, so they will honor their parents. In Jesus’s name, amen. The notes in the English Standard Version of the Bible under Proverbs 22-25 tell us: “Saying Sixteen. Acquiring wisdom is a duty in that it is the best way one […]