A person’s steps are directed by the Lord.
How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24
The post “Details of Your Steps” discussed how to plan your course. The Lord provides the detailed steps needed for victory.
God is the truthful, faithful, and His grace is sufficient. We give praise as we sing along this song: Your Grace is Enough By Matt Maher.
A lesson learned in reading Proverbs 16 is that as we journey through life, we need to plan our course with details for every step. These details should be established from the instructions found in the Word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Each step will lead along the road to victory as you gain wisdom rather than gold and understanding rather than silver!
Endure obstacles along the way with patience and self-control which are greater weapons in the battles faced in life than a warrior with shield or spear. Always remember that the problems you go through in life are not stop signs; they are guidelines and it is during tough times that God provides sure signs of a brighter future.
There are things we can relate the proverbs to in our daily living that will help in making decisions. The Word of God provides instructions for the right things for our day and things fall into place for an amazing day. Many times in worldly news we get information that is not true but the Good News of Christ is truthful, useful, and applicable to our daily living.
This day with You Lord, we are thankful for Your Good News. Whatever we go through or how big our obstacles, we can rest assured that we will receive what we need. You will provide the details needed for each step and by following these steps, we will stay calm and at peace. Today, we will do things Your Way gaining wisdom more valuable than gold and understanding more valuable than silver. Amen.
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. – Psalm 19:14
In the post “The Power of Words”, highlighted were some thoughts of the study of Proverbs 15 that the wise speak with encouraging words that uplift at a timely moment but the foolish tear apart crushing all hopes.
This day with God, let us take this instruction to speak with a tender whisper that gives light to the Way. Take inspiration from this song Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin.
The attributes of God revealed in Proverbs 15 include encouragement yet discipline with concern for those He loves. These are the same attributes a good father has for a child.
The wise speak with encouraging words that uplift at a timely moment but the foolish tear apart crushing all hopes. Even during frustrating moments, we should be careful what we say because the words can be taken in the wrong way. It’s best to be more optimistic and upbeat when going through issues with the attitude that with God, it’s going to work out.
The emotional stability of the righteous will keep them on the successful path. They are slow to anger, take advice, and say what needs to be said to inspire teamwork towards accomplishment. What a person says today can lead others to achievement or be used to attack them for failure and used against them in the future.
Father God, we’ve learned in today’s passage that words carry so much power and can either build up someone or tear them down. We pray today that the words of our mouth and the meditations of our heart will be pleasing to you. Help us to use the right words at the right time to give a lift to others in a time of need. Amen.
This week, we will continue the study of the book of Proverbs and share more thoughts.
Below are some questions for reflection.
Proverbs 15
* What are the characteristics of the speech of a wise and a foolish person? What attributes of God are revealed here? What emotional stability do the righteous have in the face of changing circumstances?
Proverbs 16
* What part do you have in your plans? What part does God have in your plans? What is the lesson in self-control in this passage? To what extent are you able to relate the proverbs to daily living?
Believe that God has a great plan for you.
Victory starts by having a plan. By accepting God’s plan for us, all we need to do is follow and believe He will provide the power. He will give the upper hand to make what seems impossible possible.
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