May 13 My Thoughts on Proverbs 13: Chapter 13 is a continuation of Solomon’s wise sayings that deal with numerous topics, but mostly with the consequences of right and wrong behavior and wise and foolish actions. So today as I read this chapter I just let it lead me to pray. My Prayer: Holy Heavenly… Read More »
Prayer Challenge Day 12
May 12 My thoughts on Proverbs 12: What speaks to my heart from Chapter 12 is Verse 25: Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad. The pandemic has created much anxiety. There is anxiety about Covid-19, about the economy, and that we are nation divided. Solomon is right… Read More »
Prayer Challenge Day 11
May 11 My Thoughts Proverbs 11: Chapter 11 is again wise sayings that vary on topic, but good advice for all. Verse 23 spoke to me: The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgment. Just another reminder of how good it is to be a relationship with God through… Read More »
Prayer Challenge Day 10
May 10 My Thoughts on Proverbs Beginning with Chapter 10 there is a change in how Solomon presents his thoughts. Here he delivers a collection of independent and miscellaneous maxims that deal with the consequences of right and wrong action. They are in no particular order and cover a wide range of topics. Here I… Read More »
Prayer Challenge Day 9
May 9 My Thoughts on Proverbs 9: Today a couple of verses really jumped out at me. Verse 1: Wisdom has built her house; she has carved its seven columns. My Western mind wants to know what those seven columns or pillars of wisdom are, you know give me a checklist. But, Solomon does not tell… Read More »
Prayer Challenge Day 8
May 8 My Thoughts of Proverbs 8: To me it is verse 11 that jumps out. Verse 11: For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it. A.P. Ross writes: “The reason one should choose wisdom over wealth is because wisdom is more “precious,” more desirable than anything else.… Read More »
Prayer Challenge Day 7
May 7 My Thoughts on Proverbs 7: In the NKJV Verse 2 reads as follows: Keep my commands and live, And my law as the apple of your eye. The father is saying to the son, practice my teachings in order that you will have a good life. This is the idea of abundant life,… Read More »
Prayer Challenge Day 6
May 6 My Thoughts on Proverbs 6: Two ideas emerge from Proverbs 6; the foolishness of laziness (v. 6-11) and the ways of the wicked (v. 12-19). While laziness and wickedness are different they are usually related. Observation of the ant offers a vivid contrast to laziness, so I’d like to look at little closer… Read More »
Prayer Challenge Day 5
My Thoughts on Proverbs 5: A couple of ideas arise for the reading of Proverbs 5. First, I’ve been using the New Living Translation to do these readings, most of the time I use the New King James Version. The phrase in verse 2 show discernment stood out to me. So I took a look… Read More »
Prayer Challenge Day 4
My Thoughts of Proverbs 4: For much of the 4th Chapter of Proverbs, Solomon talks of wisdom and judgement. But, for me it was verse 23 that spoke to my heart today: Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. The word guard in Hebrew is a military term and… Read More »