Tag: proverbs Posts
Wise Men Continually Seek Him
Scripture “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Proverbs 9:10, NIV) Word After Jesus was born, the Bible tells us that Wise Men came from the East to bow before Him and worship Him. They went to great lengths just to get a glimpse […]
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 […]
A Person of Understanding
Scripture “The purposes of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.” (Proverbs 20:5, NIV) Word Did you know that right now you are equipped with everything you need to fulfill your passion and purpose in this life? Everything you need is on the inside of you — like […]
Divine Appointments
Scripture “We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.” (Proverbs 16:9, NLT) Word There are some people that God has placed in your life to help you reach your destiny. They may not know you very well, but they may introduce you to someone or put in a good word for you […]
The Journey of Preparation
Scripture “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9, NKJV) Word Oftentimes, God will use our experiences in life as stepping stones to prepare us for what He has in store next. Scripture tells us that He’ll even take the things the enemy tries to bring against us and […]
The Gift
Scripture “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” (Proverbs 27:1, ESV) Word Do you see every day as a blessed gift from God? Many times when we hear this, we may be tempted to brush it off and say, “Yeah, yeah, I know. Every day is special.” […]
Dream Day
Scripture “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint…” (Proverbs 29:18, NKJV) Word I have friends who run an orphanage in a very poor nation. Every Friday they go down to the slums and take the children to the beach. They call it “Dream Day.” As the children play in the sand and […]
Right Companions
Scripture “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24, NIV) Word Your destiny is too big to accomplish on your own. That’s why it’s so important to be connected to the right people. We have to understand that God has already […]
Don’t Get Snared
Scripture “You are snared by the words of your mouth…” (Proverbs 6:2, NKJV) Word During the 1990’s, Jose Lima was the star pitcher for the Houston Astros. One season, he won 20 games and was considered one of the best pitchers in the league. When the Astros moved from the Astrodome to their new ballpark […]
Speak Vision
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 you speak matters. Something you say may seem insignificant to you, but to someone else those words can be life changing. When you use your words to lift someone’s spirit […]
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, […]
Free From People Pleasing
Scripture “Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the LORD means safety.” (Proverbs 29:25, NLT) Word In life, there will always be people who try to squeeze you into their mold; people who try to pressure you into being who they want you to be. They may be good people. They may mean well. […]
