Category: Proverbs Posts
Proverbs
Let the Encouragement Flow
Scripture “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up” (Proverbs 12:25, NLT) Word When you see someone who is struggling, a co-worker who is discouraged, a friend who is not up to par, how do you respond? Our words can be what keeps a person going; our compliments can put […]
You Have the Power
Scripture “The tongue has the power of life and death…” (Proverbs 18:21, NIV) Word Our words have the power to lift people up or push people down. We can say something to make others feel better about themselves or make them feel worse. It’s amazing what a simple compliment will do. When you tell […]
Rise Higher
Scripture “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm” (Proverbs 13:20, NIV) Word Sometimes in order to embrace the destiny God has in store, you have to be willing to make some difficult changes in your life. You have to be willing to examine where you are […]
Life-Giving Water
Scripture “The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters…” (Proverbs 18:4, NIV) Word All over the world, there are people who are lonely, they’re hurting, they’ve been through disappointments; they’ve suffered heartache and pain. As believers, God has given us something to offer them. We have life-giving, refreshing water in us. With our […]
Give More, Have More
Scripture “One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty” (Proverbs 11:24) Word In the natural, it doesn’t make sense that you will have more if you give more. But God’s kingdom operates on the principle of sowing and reaping. This is one of the first things He […]
The Way to Get Ahead
Scripture “Careful planning puts you ahead in the long run; hurry and scurry puts you further behind” (Proverbs 21:5, The Message) Word It’s amazing how taking a few minutes at the start of each day to plan and set your thoughts in the right direction can help you get ahead and empower you to accomplish […]
You’ve Got the Power
Scripture “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit” (Proverbs 18:21, NIV) Word Every word we speak is a seed. We are constantly planting those seeds that will, in turn, produce a harvest in the future. When we speak words of life and blessing, we […]
Pursue Loyalty
Scripture “He who pursues righteousness and loyalty finds life…” (Proverbs 21:21, NASB) Word Have you ever noticed that righteousness and loyalty go together? In other words, if we’re not being loyal — to our family, friends, country, job — then we aren’t going to experience God’s best. Loyal people are honorable people. When you’re loyal, […]
Live Skillfully
Scripture “Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings…” (Proverbs 22:29, NIV) Word Too often, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut, doing the same thing the same way over and over every day. But if we are going to live at our absolute best, we should constantly […]
Look Straight Ahead
Scripture “Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you” (Proverbs 4:25, NIV) Word What are you looking at today? Not in the natural, but with your spiritual eyes. In other words, what is in the forefront of your mind and in your heart? Are you constantly dwelling on your problems or […]
Brighter Until the Full Day
Scripture “The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day” (Proverbs 4:18, NLT) Word As a believer, God promises that your path will shine brighter and brighter as you seek His truth and righteousness in every situation. What is righteousness? Righteousness is […]
Freely Give
Scripture “…Freely you have received, freely give.” (Matthew 10:8, NKJ) Word Every command God gives us in His Word is for our good. He is a good God, and He works all things together for our good because He loves us. He wants to bless us, multiply us and fill us with His exceeding joy […]
