My heavenly Father, your Word is treasure and life for me. I store up your commandments and follow your precepts that I may know life abundantly. They are the apple of my eye, and I seek to bind them on my fingertips and share them abroad. I call your wisdom my sister and insight an … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God is the source of all wisdom, “But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?” (Job 28:12 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
All-knowing, holy God, keep me on the path my parents taught me to walk: the stepping stones of hard work, integrity and honor. When I walk, let them lead me. When I lie down, let them watch over me. When I awake, let me hear them speak to my heart. Turn me away from sin … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Job warns us to scrutinize the advice of others, “How you have counseled him who has no wisdom, and plentifully declared sound knowledge!” (Job 26:3 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty, infinite Father, my desire is to live a life pleasing to you. I pray your Holy Spirit steers me clear of these things that you hate, seven that are an abomination to you. Search me and remove any haughty ways. Create a shared hatred for lies and for shedding innocent blood. Well up against … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Job pushed back against the accusing arguments of his ‘friends,’ “Oh that you would keep silent, and it would be your wisdom!” (Job 13:5 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
All knowing and faithful Father, there is none like you who goes out for the salvation of your beloved. There is no other God who teaches wisdom and discernment through your Holy Spirit. Open my eyes to the dangers around me. Allow me to see the wicked circling me with crooked speech. Point out the … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Job has a lot to say about wisdom, “Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days. With God are wisdom and might; he has counsel and understanding.” (Job 12:12-13 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
God of mercy and wisdom, keep my feet free of debt’s snare. Help me run from it like the gazelle from the hand of the hunter. Show me the industriousness of the ant, working to store up essentials when the time is right. Keep me vigilant and hard working, saving for hard times as I … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because King Artaxerxes sent Ezra to teach the people, “And you, Ezra, according to the wisdom of your God that is in your hand, appoint magistrates and judges who may judge all the people in the province Beyond the River, all such as know the laws of your God. And … Read more