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Proverbs 15:18 says, A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel. These are words I must continuously remind myself to live by.
2014 Day 212 – Proverbs 15
31 Thursday Jul 2014
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2014 Day 211 – Proverbs 14
30 Wednesday Jul 2014
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You never know what is really behind someone smiling. Sometimes it is nothing more that a cover for a hurting heart. Proverbs 14:13 says, Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief. Always be genuine when asking how someone is doing. You never know when their outer expression may be nothing more than a facade for what’s really going on inside.
2014 Day 210 – Proverbs 13
29 Tuesday Jul 2014
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I have a tendency to react to things before I think them through. There are times when being able to make quick decisions is a good thing, but I must be careful to make decisions based on prudent knowledge and wisdom. Proverbs 13:16 says, Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly. When we simply bounce from one decision to another without the necessary information to make wise decisions, it eventually catches up to us.
2014 Day 209 – Proverbs 12
28 Monday Jul 2014
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One of the hardest things I struggle with is taking an insult from someone and simply letting it go. Proverbs 12:16 seems to speak directly to me, A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult. While it may be a natural reaction to retaliate when wronged, it solves nothing and only encourages more trouble. Answering slowly or not at all are better options to end issues quickly and avoid unnecessary pain.
2014 Day 208 – Francis Chan: Are Your Beliefs Biblical
27 Sunday Jul 2014
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If we only had the Bible, and no one else’s opinions fed to us, would we still believe what we believe? We owe it to ourselves to dig into the scriptures and learn for ourselves what we need to know about God. Francis Chan’s video clip below may step on some people’s toes, but I think he brings up some very important points about our personal conclusions and beliefs. This is part of the reason why I write this blog everyday; it challenges me to dig into God’s word daily and hear directly from Him.
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2014 Day 207 – Proverbs 11
26 Saturday Jul 2014
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When true integrity is the guide for our lives, we do the right things instead of allowing our feelings and desires dictate the directions we take. Proverbs 11:3 says, The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. We cannot live two lives; one that is righteous and one that is not. Eventually the conflicting actions of the two will catch up to each other and destroy. Let integrity be your only guide and you will never regret the decisions you make.
2014 Day 206 – Proverbs 10
25 Friday Jul 2014
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2014 Day 205 – Proverbs 9
24 Thursday Jul 2014
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Proverbs 9:10 stood out to me today, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Where it says fear, it really means to stand in awe of the Lord. The sooner we stand in awe and know who God really is, the sooner we begin to gain knowledge and understanding. The only way to truly do this is to have an authentic relationship with God.
2014 Day 204 – Proverbs 8
23 Wednesday Jul 2014
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There is nothing more important than allowing God to lead, guide, and instruct us. Proverbs 8:10-11 says, 10 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, 11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. There is literally nothing we could ever want that is more precious or compares to God.
2014 Day 203 – Proverbs 7
22 Tuesday Jul 2014
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In today’s reading, Proverbs 7:4 stood out to me, Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your kinsman. Wisdom should be our sister that is not afraid to tell it like it is and understanding should be like family we trust and turn to when we have a question or need guidance. Neither wisdom or understanding should ever leave our side if we desire to live a righteous life.
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