Days of Wisdom, Day 31 What about us should be praised? Read Proverbs 31. As we read through this chapter, we see a list of what has come to be known as the Proverbs 31 woman. This this listing of qualities and characteristics that describe a woman have inspired many for centuries. So many ways are listed in which we can be focused on the Lord and how we can share Christ with others. This next to last verse, deals with the idea of what do we want to be praised for? When we think about our lives and all that we do, are we wanting to be remembered for…

Days of Wisdom, Day 30 God’s Word is true. Read Proverbs 30. Not only does every word of God prove true, but interestingly, God’s word is what protects us and keeps us from harm. When we think about the word of God, we should picture Jesus Christ. In John, The Bible explains in the beginning was the word, the word was with God, and the word became flesh and dwelt among us. Jesus Christ is the word of God. When we think about this, do we recognize that God’s word is true and because of that, we can put our trust in it and our hope. God’s word is our…

Days of Wisdom, Day 29 Who do we trust and who do we fear? Read Proverbs 29. As I consider verse 25, I have to think about who do we fear and who do we trust. As we go through life, there are often people that we are afraid of or situations that we are afraid of. We think about the people who have the power to hurt us or to make us feel uncomfortable or difficult. However in this verse, Solomon reminds us that we should truly only fear the one who is over everyone. We should fear the Lord, not people. If we fear people, then we give…

Days of Wisdom, Day 27 We need each other. Read Proverbs 27. As we read all the amazing pieces of advice through this chapter, verse 17 and also verse 19 really stand out to me. Verse 17 explains just how desperately we need each other. We cannot truly be sharp and be the instrument that God has for us to be if we are not in contact with other people who push us to be better. We need other people in our lives to help sharpen us and to make us the tool that God wants us to ne. Verse 19 explains that our life is truly a reflection of…

Days of Wisdom, Day 26 How do we treat others? Reads Proverbs 26. When we talk to people, do we speak to them the same eay that we speak about them? So often we have an opportunity to impact the lives of the people around us and this verse wants us to treat everyone with dignity and respect. Wisdom teaches us that we need to focus on integrity in how we treat others. That is how we demonstrate God’s love to others.

Days of Wisdom, Day 25 Lack of self-control. Read Proverbs 25. As we look through this chapter and it’s meant datings, this very last one stands out. Do we have self-control? What does that self-control look like? God knows what we will face in our life and even when things are a surprise to us, they are not a surprise to him. God desires that we not be flustered by the events of the world, but that we have self-control that shows a faith in God. Lack of self-control is really about a lack of faith. Do we believe that God is enough? Do we believe that he will take…

Days of Wisdom, Day 24 How do we respond with our enemies face difficulties? Read through Proverbs 24. Oftentimes,when people that we have been at odds with or who have been against us, if they experience difficulties and problems, our first response is to be happy about it. We think about sports teams, and while we have a team that we love, often we have a team that we really don’t like and always cheer against. How do we respond when they lose? How do we respond when our enemies go through difficulties? According to Solomon and according to wisdom, our response should not be to rejoice and to be…

Days of Wisdom, Day 23 When we look around us, how do you feel about the things that we see others have? Read Proverbs 23. Much of this chapter details the way in which we perceive ourselves compared to others. Humans have an innate ability to compare themselves to other people and other things around them. We often see what others have and decide if what we have is good or bad. We may decide that we want more or less based upon what we feel like we are entitled to and compared to those around us. God gives us exactly what we need. We should be content with what…

Days of Wisdom, Day 22 What are we choosing? Read Proverbs 22. As we continue, we see so many great sayings and learnings in this chapter. This first verse really sets the stage for the rest of the chapter. What are we desiring? What are we willing to sacrifice to get it? Many people are willing to sacrifice their integrity just to gain possessions. We are called to be holy as God is holy. We are to have the same level of integrity that God himself would have. Do we?

Days of Wisdom, Day 21 More than sacrifice. Read Proverbs 21. God is looking for our heart. Are we focused on him and following what is righteous and true? That is where our focus shoukd be, in everything we do.