You Remain
Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall. (Psalm 55:22)
Tag Archive for: Truth
The Power of One Word
A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. (Proverbs 25:11)
Read Proverbs 22 today!
One word can…
1. Heal or Hurt
“The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” ~Proverbs 15:4
2. Promote Instruction or Advance Destruction
“The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction.” ~Proverbs 16:21
Living for God’s Glory
The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools. (Proverbs 15:7)
Read Proverbs 15 today!
Here are a few great nuggets from Proverbs 15…
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (1)
I have a choice to respond kindly and gently to others. In my response, I choose whether to stir up the hornets nest or swallow my pride and bring peace to the conversation. The choice is always mine!
“A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” (13)
Walk Uprightly
He whose walk is upright fears the Lord, but he whose ways are devious despises him. (Proverbs 14:2)
Read Proverbs 14 today!
There are so many great lessons in Proverbs 14. Many of these verses really challenge me to walk more uprightly before my King. Here are some of the verses that stand out to me in this chapter.
“Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips.” (7)
Wisdom Tidbits
Here is just a small taste of what we are going to find in the Proverbs…
1. A Further Trust in God’s Work
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
~Proverbs 3:5-6