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Day 25–Communication Breakdown

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Honesty on July 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.  They revive the spirit of their employer.  Proverbs 25:13 (NLT) The NIV speaks of the “coolness of snow at harvest time” which makes a little more sense to me than the “snow in summer.”  But I digress…. Everyone has played the game where one message is communicated and [...]

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Day 24–I Get Knocked Down, But I Get Up Again

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Faith, perseverence on July 23, 2009 | 1 Comment »

The godly will trip seven times, but they will get up again.  But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.  Proverbs 23:16 When we are knocked down by our circumstances what is it that makes us rise again?  When the “waves like sea billows roll”  how can we continue come back time and time [...]

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Day 23–Restrain Yourself

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Influence, Integrity on July 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Selected readings from Proverbs 23 found in The Message. When you go out to dinner with an influential person, mind your manners; don’t gobble your food, don’t talk with your mouth full, and don’t stuff yourself; bridle your appetite. Oh listen, dear one–become wise; point your life in the right direction.  Don’t drink too much [...]

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Day 22–Mastering Your Craft

Posted in 31 Days of Proverbs and Prayer, Excellence, Influence on July 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men.  Proverbs 22:29 (NIV) A good friend of mine seems to constantly find himself being asked to serve the “kings” of our present age.  He is one of the hardest workers I have ever known [...]

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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 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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