Tag: proverbs Posts
When Things Are Out of Control
Scripture “Good sense makes a man restrain his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression or an offense.” (Proverbs 19:11, AMP) Word Every day, we have opportunities to get upset, be frustrated, or get offended. Maybe you had plans that didn’t work out, or someone was rude to you at the office. […]
Even Brighter
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 Are you facing a situation that seems dark today? As a believer, God promises that your path will shine brighter and brighter as you seek His truth and […]
Don’t Miss the Season of Grace
Scripture “For the turning away of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.” (Proverbs 1:32, NKJV) Word God will never ask you to do something without giving you the ability to do it. You may get passive or complacent and think, “Yes, I know I need to do that. […]
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 a burden of fear. You don’t have to live with anxiety. Because […]
The Reward of Diligence
Scripture “…the appetite of the diligent is abundantly supplied” (Proverbs 13:4, AMP) Word God longs to pour out His favor and blessing on you. He longs to show you His goodness and provision. He promises to do His part, but you have to do your part, too. You have to be diligent. First of all, […]
If Only
Scripture “He who tends a fig tree will eat its fruit…” (Proverbs 27:18, NIV) Word It’s easy to get stuck in the trap of thinking that if only your circumstances would just change, then life would be better. You might think, “If I got a new job, or a new house or had better friends, […]
Stay Above Strife
Scripture “Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out” (Proverbs 17:14, NIV) Word Too often, people fall into the trap of strife. Someone says something that rubs you the wrong way, and before you know it, there is tension, quarreling and division. The Bible tells us […]
Know When to Turn Away
Scripture “It is an honor for a man to cease from strife…” (Proverbs 20:3, KJV) Word In life, many of the challenges we face are simply distractions from the enemy to keep us from pursuing our destiny. Maybe someone in the office isn’t as friendly to you as you’d like. Maybe you have a neighbor […]
The Reward of Diligence
Scripture “The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied” (Proverbs 13:4, RSV) Word God longs to pour out His favor and blessing on you. He has rewards, victory and promotion for you, but these things don’t happen automatically. You have to do your part. You […]
Live All of Your Days
Scripture “The fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction; he will not be visited with evil” (Proverbs 19:23, NKJV) Word One thing I’ve noticed is that so many people are walking around who aren’t really living to the full the way God intends. Do you ever […]
Stay in Sync
Scripture “In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps” (Proverbs 16:9, NIV) Word Have you ever tried something and got the results you wanted and then tried the same thing again and got different results? This happened to Moses in the Bible. They needed water and God told Moses […]
Change Your Life
Scripture “Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory” (Proverbs 11:14, NASB) Word Are you facing an important decision today? God wants to give you the answer. He wants to direct your steps. Many times, He will speak to us through the people He has placed in […]
