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Day 21–The Heart of a Leader

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Heart, Integrity, Peace on July 20, 2009 | 1 Comment »

The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord; he guides it wherever he pleases.  People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines the heart.  The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just, than when we offer him sacrifices. Proverbs 21: 1-3 [...]

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Day 20–One Less Thing

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer on July 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!  Wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you.  Proverbs 20:22 This is one of the hardest things for even the maturest of believers to do consistently.  There is no end to the times when we feel slighted or that someone did not do what [...]

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Day 19–Thy Will Be Done

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Planning, Plans, Prayer, Uncategorized on July 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »

You can make many plans, but the Lords purposes will prevail.  Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) This verse in Proverbs is probably one most of us can quote in one form or fashion.  It is one that has spoken to me my entire adult life.  Even though I have claimed this verse many times over the course [...]

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Day 18–No Slacking Off!

Posted in Uncategorized on July 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

One who is slack in his work is brother to one who destroys.  Proverbs 18:9 (NIV) Most of you probably can relate to this proverb in one way or another.  Who hasn’t worked with one who was “slack in his work”, doing just enough to get by.  When you really start to think about it [...]

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Day 17 – Oh Brother Where Art Thou?

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Relationships on July 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.   Proverbs 17:17 When I was about 12 years old I did something that has haunted me my entire life. I had a good buddy, Jarrett Price, who lived across the street. He was a stud, a great athlete. I remember being a bit jealous [...]

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Day 16 – Committed Plans

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer on July 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps. Proverbs 16:3, 9 (NIV) At WorkMatters, we are are in a season of major planning. We are focused on our Fall Eight-to-Five Unplugged monthly events, securing awesome speakers, working on our two [...]

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Day 15 – Peace, Perfect Peace

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Peace on July 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »

A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.  Proverbs 14:30 (NIV) “A heart at peace”…..how many people do you know who would give anything for this?  In the 25 plus years that I worked in the marketplace, there were not many who I thought were at this place, including [...]

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Day 14 – Poor in the Marketplace

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Encouragement, The Joseph Project on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

He who opposes the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.   Proverbs 14:31 There are so many people in this world that are poor and needy. That goes without saying. But for the last six months, we have had the opportunity to have a front row seat with [...]

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Day 13 – Money (more or less)

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Economy, Money on July 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth. A man’s riches may ransom his life, but a poor man hears no threat. Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.   Proverbs 13:7, 8, 11         [...]

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Day 12–Liar, Liar

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Honesty, Words on July 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.  Proverbs 12: 19 (NLT) The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. Proverbs 12:22 (NLT) As I am going through Proverbs, I am finding verses that are really not very hard to memorize and am trying to [...]

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