Tag: proverbs Posts
Friends
Scripture “The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.” (Proverbs 27:9, NLT) Word Friends help make this life a little better each day. You can probably think of multiple instances where a good friend changed the day for you and made you look on the brighter side. That’s exactly what […]
Vision for Increase
Scripture “Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.” (Proverbs 29:18, NIV) Word God wants His people to be the most blessed! He wants His people to constantly increase so they can live as an example of His goodness. But in order to partake of […]
Get Noticed
Scripture “Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.” (Proverbs 22:29, ESV) Word There was an article out recently that talked about how to reduce the risk of being laid off. There are three main things that employers look for when deciding […]
Skill That Can Slay a Giant
Scripture “A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.” (Proverbs 18:16, NASB) Word When people hear the story of David and Goliath, sometimes they think, “That was all God.” And yes, in a sense, I know it was God. But the truth is that God didn’t sling the stone. God […]
He Orchestrates Your Life
Scripture “There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the LORD’s counsel — that will stand.” (Proverbs 19:21, NKJV) Word God is a strategic God. He has laid out an exact plan for our lives down to the smallest details. God knows the people you’re going to need to fulfill your destiny. He knows […]
In All Things
Scripture “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:6, NKJV) Word God wants to help you in life. Not just in the big things, but in every detail. He wants to help you when you’re cooking dinner or driving in traffic. He wants to help you with your schoolwork, […]
Bold as a Lion
Scripture “The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion.” (Proverbs 28:1, NKJV) Word As a believer in Jesus Christ, you are called to live a bold, confident and overcoming life. You don’t have to live under the weight and pressure of fear. You don’t have to live with […]
Get Excited About Your Future!
Scripture “But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day” (Proverbs 4:18, ESV) Word No matter what is happening in your life today, as a believer in Jesus, you have a reason to be excited about your future! If things seem dark right now, […]
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 a […]
Exceptional Favor
Scripture “The path of the [uncompromisingly] just and righteous is like the light of dawn, that shines more and more (brighter and clearer) until [it reaches its full strength and glory in] the perfect day…” (Proverbs 4:18, AMP) Word We all face challenges. We all have obstacles to overcome. But if we can keep the […]
Do This for Your Health!
Scripture “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” (Proverbs 14:30, NIV) Word It’s so easy to let the pressures and distractions of life pull our thoughts away from the Father. It doesn’t take long before we are so focused on earthly things that we feel overwhelmed and all […]
Listen to Your Heart
Scripture “The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.” (Proverbs 16:23, NKJV) Word The scripture tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. God Himself spoke the worlds into existence by the creative power of words. Think about that for a moment — you […]
