v. 32 Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
Lord Jesus, make me a man who is patient and kind. Teach me, train me, help me see what you see and love the way you love. Amen.
Thursday, May 31, 2018
Friday, May 11, 2018
Proverbs 15
v. 32 Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding.
Lord Jesus, you are my King. Give me a humble heart to obey you and heed correction. I want to gain understanding. I want to live well and live wisely. I need you and I love you. Amen.
Lord Jesus, you are my King. Give me a humble heart to obey you and heed correction. I want to gain understanding. I want to live well and live wisely. I need you and I love you. Amen.
Friday, May 4, 2018
Proverbs 14
v. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns any people.
Lord God, cleanse us from unrighteousness. Cleanse me from unrighteousness. Heal our land. Heal my heart. We need you so desperately, and I need you so desperately. Make your home in my heart. Grab me and pull me close. Do not let me wander. Amen.
Lord God, cleanse us from unrighteousness. Cleanse me from unrighteousness. Heal our land. Heal my heart. We need you so desperately, and I need you so desperately. Make your home in my heart. Grab me and pull me close. Do not let me wander. Amen.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Proverbs 13
v. 13 Whoever scorns instruction will pay for it, but whoever respects a command is rewarded.
Lord Jesus, teach me to respect your commands. I am prideful and sinful. I need your help. Give me a heart to follow and obey you.
Amen.
Lord Jesus, teach me to respect your commands. I am prideful and sinful. I need your help. Give me a heart to follow and obey you.
Amen.
Friday, April 13, 2018
Proverbs 12
v. 22 The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
Lord, I am far too quick to be dishonest. Give me a pure heart. Make me more like you each day. Help me to choose the narrow path that leads to live. You are my God and King. Amen.
Lord, I am far too quick to be dishonest. Give me a pure heart. Make me more like you each day. Help me to choose the narrow path that leads to live. You are my God and King. Amen.
Friday, April 6, 2018
Proverbs 11
v. 25 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Father you are beyond generous -- you have given us everything. We have everything we need thanks to you, and really you are all we need. Give me a heart that reflects your abundant love and generosity. I want to be like you. I want to refresh others and be refreshed. Amen.
Father you are beyond generous -- you have given us everything. We have everything we need thanks to you, and really you are all we need. Give me a heart that reflects your abundant love and generosity. I want to be like you. I want to refresh others and be refreshed. Amen.
Friday, March 30, 2018
Proverbs 10
v. 12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
Father, thank you for your love. Thank you for making a way for us that would cover our many wrongs -- my many wrongs. I am sorry. I need you and love you. Fill my heart, that it would pour out your love onto those around me. I fail to show love so often. I fail to love. Help me to love. Amen.
Father, thank you for your love. Thank you for making a way for us that would cover our many wrongs -- my many wrongs. I am sorry. I need you and love you. Fill my heart, that it would pour out your love onto those around me. I fail to show love so often. I fail to love. Help me to love. Amen.
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