Tag: proverbs Posts
Speak Life
Scripture “The tongue has the power of life and death…” (Proverbs 18:21, NIV) Word God has given us amazing power through the use of our words. God created the world with the words He spoke, and we also have creative power with the words that we speak. Maybe you aren’t where you want to be […]
Wise Men Still 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 in Matthew chapter two that Wise Men came from the East to bow before Him and worship Him. They went to great lengths just […]
In All Your Ways
Scripture “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:6, NKJ) Word Do you need direction in your life? Ask yourself, “Am I acknowledging God in all my ways?” In other words, is He first place in your life? All throughout the day, we should be acknowledging God, asking for […]
Know When to Turn Away
Scripture “It is an honor for a man to cease from strife…” (Proverbs 20:3, AMP) Word Many challenges we face in life 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 who always […]
Keep Your Dreams Alive
Scripture “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” (Proverbs 29:18, KJV) Word Throughout life, we will always have forces opposing us to try to keep us from becoming all God’s created us to be. And many times, the adversities and unfair situations are set up by the enemy to try to discourage us and […]
God-Given Dreams
Scripture “A man’s mind plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps and makes them sure” (Proverbs 16:9, AMP) Word Oftentimes as children, we have dreams for the future, dreams of being ball players and actresses, super heroes and firemen. But most of the time, they end up just being wishful thinking. As we […]
The Position of Power
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. […]
Speaking the Blessing
Scripture “The tongue has the power of life and death…” (Proverbs 18:21, NIV) Word Have you thought about the people in your life who need your blessing? They need your approval. They need to hear you say, “I’m proud of you. You’re going to do great things.” That’s speaking the blessing. That’s releasing favor into […]
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 […]
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 […]
