All day long the wicked covets but the righteous gives and does not hold back. Proverbs 21:26` Thank You Lord for the spirit of giving. Thank You for helping us want to give…..give not only with our money but with our time. Thank You for showing us who to give to. You have the answers […]
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The desire of the sluggard kills him for his hands refuse to labor. Proverbs 21:25 Lord how sad it is when people don’t want to work. Solomon continues to warn his son like my parent warned us six children…..’if you don’t work you don’t eat.’ Their warning worked for all of us. We all have […]
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“Scoffer” is the name of the proud, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride. Proverbs 21:24 Lord how can we take pride in anything when it is all given by You. Thank You for each gift that blesses us and enriches our lives. You are ALWAYS with us and we thank You. Thank You Lord. […]
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A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust. Proverbs 21:23 Lord I love these positive thoughts that Solomon is instilling in his son. He is teaching his son how to be wise. Thank You Lord for instilling Your nature within us. As we look to […]
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He who pursues righteousness and kindness will find life and honor. Proverbs 21:21 Lord….Solomon so often has warned his son what not to do. Now he is telling him how to live. How to be happy. How to enjoy his life. Thank You Lord that when we know You this is how we want to […]
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Precious treasure remains in a wise man’s dwelling but a foolish man devours it. Proverbs 21:20 Lord ….I had to read another translation to see what this verse truly meant. The Living Bible says, “ A wise man saves for the future but the foolish man spends whatever he gets.” This is Solomon’s wisdom to […]
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It is better to live in a desert land than with a contentious and fretful woman. Proverbs 21:19 Lord …. Solomon had warned his son about women before. I have always wondered if he knew that from his own experience. Thank You Lord that You can take even the most contentious and fretful woman and […]
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The wicked is a ransom for the righteous and the faithless for the upright. Proverbs 21:18 Lord one thing struck me when I read Solomon’s word. He doesn’t try to be politically correct. He does try and walk down the middle of the road so he doesn’t offend anyone. He called the wicked people just […]
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He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich. Proverbs 21:17 Lord thank You for helping us discern what is good for us. I’m sure that Solomon was trying to teach his son was balance. We all need balance in our lives Lord and so […]
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A man who wanders from the way of understanding will rest in the assembly of the dead. Proverbs 21:16 Thank You Lord for being our teacher. Thank You for not only teaching us but we can call on You to help us learn what You are teaching. Thank You for keeping us on Your pathway. […]
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