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Day 11–Who’s Got Your Back?

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Leadership, Team, Wisdom on July 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.  Proverbs 11:14 (NLT) Did you noticed how much attention was given to who the new President’s advisers were going to be?  It would appear there is a clear understanding that those selected to advise the President and serve on his Cabinet are [...]

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Day 10–Why Our Words Matter

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Wisdom, Words on July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. Proverbs 10:32 (NLT) Solomon seems to have a great deal on his mind in this chapter regarding the words that we speak  and what they communicate about who we are.  I chose to provide you the last verse [...]

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Day 9–The Source of Wisdom

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Uncategorized, Wisdom on July 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy one is understanding. Proverbs 9:10 (NIV) What does this verse mean to you?  Does it cause you to pause and contemplate where wisdom comes from in the first place?  All through the first few chapters of Proverbs the idea [...]

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Day 8 – Wisdom’s Call

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Wisdom on July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful. Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don’t ignore it. Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home! For whoever finds me finds life and  receives favor from the Lord.   Proverbs 8:32-35   (NLT) This is [...]

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Day 7 – Sex in the City

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Marriage on July 6, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Do not let your heart turn to her ways or stray into her paths.  Proverbs 7:25   (NIV) As I sit in my hotel room in Dallas, TX, I am contemplating why Solomon, presumably the wisest man to ever live, invested three chapters of Proverbs on the subject of adultery? Actually, that’s just a rhetorical question. [...]

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Day 6 – Seven Things God Hates

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer on July 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »

There are six things the Lord hates - no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family.    Proverbs 6:16-19   (NLT) I remember the first [...]

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Day 5–The Lure of Immorality

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer on July 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

For a man’s  ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all his paths.  The evil deeds of a wicked man ensnare him; the cords of his sin hold him fast. Proverbs 5: 21-22 Read and re-read this chapter.  This is one that  anyone in a leadership role needs to pay particular [...]

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Day 4– Hold on to Instruction….

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Instruction, Wisdom on July 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.  Proverbs 4:13 (NIV) These words just shout out to me from the pages of Proverbs.  It is clear that the father is wanting the son to understand what he is saying, not just hearing the words.  As the [...]

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Day 3 – Let Go and Let God

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

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   (NIV) Do you have a family member, a friend, a former coworker that is between jobs? Or maybe you have lost your job at some [...]

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Day 2 – Discretion

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Integrity, Prayer, Wisdom on July 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Then you will understand what is right and just and fair – every good path. For wisdom will enter your heart and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.    Proverbs 2:9-11   (NIV) Read these verses again. Wouldn’t that be nirvana? To always understand what is right [...]

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