Proverbs 13-15, Psalm 25
Proverbs 15:1-2 (NLT)
“A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare. The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.”
In Proverbs 15:1-2, Solomon teaches believers about the power of words. The way we use our words can either worsen a situation or help bring peace. A gentle response during conflict can calm anger, while a harsh response stirs it up. Solomon also says that wise words make knowledge appealing to others, but the words of a fool promote misunderstanding and conflict.
Paul said in Galatians 5:22-23 that gentleness is a fruit of the Spirit. As believers, we should cultivate gentleness in our speech and in the way we treat others. Christ consistently responded to people with gentleness and grace. In James 3:5-6, James warns about the power of the tongue. Our words can cause great destruction, or they can demonstrate that we are followers of Christ by reflecting His love, truth, and character.
If I believe that Father-God lives within me, then I need to choose my words carefully so that my speech and actions reflect the Lord and help me live in harmony with other people.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who can help you choose your words so that you can live in peace with others—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
S. Brenda Elfgirl - I was told I am an elf in a parallel life, and I live in the Arizona desert exploring what this means. I've had this blog for a while and I write about the things that interest me. My spiritual teacher told me that my journey in life is about balancing "the perfect oneness of a sweetness heart and the effulgent soul". My inner and outer lives are like parallel lines that will one day meet, but only when there is a new way of thinking. Read on as I try to find the balance.
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Day 179 Bible Readings for June 30 – Proverbs 10:2-3 (NLT)
Proverbs 10-12, Psalm 24
Proverbs 10:2-3 (NLT)
“Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. The Lord will not let the godly go hungry, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked.”
In Proverbs 10:2-3, Solomon tells us that material wealth gained through dishonest means does not provide lasting benefit. But when we follow the Lord’s ways, we align ourselves with His will and experience His provision and care. Father-God provides for those who live according to His will, but those who live in opposition to Him are never truly satisfied.
When I read these verses, I remember the dissatisfaction I felt with my life, even though I earned a six-figure salary. I lived in constant fear that it could all disappear, and I was always striving to make more money. Nothing I had was ever enough.
Since I became born again, I have become much more content and at peace with my life and the possessions the Lord has blessed me with. I wake up every day feeling loved by Father-God, grateful for His provision, and deeply satisfied with my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who blesses your life with peace and contentment when you are born again—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Proverbs 10:2-3 (NLT)
“Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. The Lord will not let the godly go hungry, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked.”
In Proverbs 10:2-3, Solomon tells us that material wealth gained through dishonest means does not provide lasting benefit. But when we follow the Lord’s ways, we align ourselves with His will and experience His provision and care. Father-God provides for those who live according to His will, but those who live in opposition to Him are never truly satisfied.
When I read these verses, I remember the dissatisfaction I felt with my life, even though I earned a six-figure salary. I lived in constant fear that it could all disappear, and I was always striving to make more money. Nothing I had was ever enough.
Since I became born again, I have become much more content and at peace with my life and the possessions the Lord has blessed me with. I wake up every day feeling loved by Father-God, grateful for His provision, and deeply satisfied with my life.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who blesses your life with peace and contentment when you are born again—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Day 178 Bible Readings for June 29 – Proverbs 8:35-36 (NLT)
Proverbs 7-9, Psalm 23
Proverbs 8:35-36 (NLT)
“For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. But those who miss me injure themselves. All who hate me love death.”
In Proverbs 8:35-36, Solomon tells us that whoever pursues wisdom will receive favor from the Lord. Those who do not seek wisdom injure themselves, and those who reject divine wisdom are on a path of self-destruction.
These verses remind believers that wisdom is not merely the pursuit of intellectual knowledge. True wisdom gives us spiritual understanding that aligns with the Lord’s will. When we pursue wisdom, we are seeking a deeper relationship with Father-God because all true wisdom originates from Him. As we align ourselves with the Lord’s wisdom, we receive His favor. However, when we reject wisdom and refuse to seek it, we separate ourselves from the Lord’s ways. Rejecting Father-God’s wisdom leads us down a path of self-destruction, bringing spiritual and often physical harm.
One Bible commentary I read noted that actively seeking wisdom is a biblical mandate. When we embrace wisdom, we align ourselves with Father-God’s will and His purposes for our lives. When we reject wisdom, we distance ourselves from the Lord and turn away from His ways.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose wisdom leads to eternal life—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Proverbs 8:35-36 (NLT)
“For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. But those who miss me injure themselves. All who hate me love death.”
In Proverbs 8:35-36, Solomon tells us that whoever pursues wisdom will receive favor from the Lord. Those who do not seek wisdom injure themselves, and those who reject divine wisdom are on a path of self-destruction.
These verses remind believers that wisdom is not merely the pursuit of intellectual knowledge. True wisdom gives us spiritual understanding that aligns with the Lord’s will. When we pursue wisdom, we are seeking a deeper relationship with Father-God because all true wisdom originates from Him. As we align ourselves with the Lord’s wisdom, we receive His favor. However, when we reject wisdom and refuse to seek it, we separate ourselves from the Lord’s ways. Rejecting Father-God’s wisdom leads us down a path of self-destruction, bringing spiritual and often physical harm.
One Bible commentary I read noted that actively seeking wisdom is a biblical mandate. When we embrace wisdom, we align ourselves with Father-God’s will and His purposes for our lives. When we reject wisdom, we distance ourselves from the Lord and turn away from His ways.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One whose wisdom leads to eternal life—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Day 177 Bible Readings for June 28 – Proverbs 6: 16-19 (NLT)
Proverbs 4-6, Psalm 22
Proverbs 6: 16-19 (NLT)
“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.”
In Proverbs 6:16-19, Solomon lists seven things that the Lord hates and considers an abomination. All of these sins are connected to things people do through their words, actions, or attitudes. These seven sins focus on how we treat other people. Father-God is deeply concerned with how we treat one another.
When we are haughty or proud, we make the Lord our adversary. Father-God promises to judge those who lie and murder. The Lord also judges those who devise evil plans and whose feet are quick to do evil. Those who give false testimony are also an abomination to Father-God. The seventh sin is sowing discord among family members or within a community, which is often the result of the first six sins.
These verses remind believers that we should reflect the character of Father-God in our lives by avoiding what He hates and demonstrating His love and righteousness in our daily actions. As we examine our lives and turn away from these behaviors, we align ourselves more closely with the Lord's will. Living this way also helps us live in harmony with others and reflects the Lord, who lives within us.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who lives within us and helps us live in harmony with others—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
Proverbs 6: 16-19 (NLT)
“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.”
In Proverbs 6:16-19, Solomon lists seven things that the Lord hates and considers an abomination. All of these sins are connected to things people do through their words, actions, or attitudes. These seven sins focus on how we treat other people. Father-God is deeply concerned with how we treat one another.
When we are haughty or proud, we make the Lord our adversary. Father-God promises to judge those who lie and murder. The Lord also judges those who devise evil plans and whose feet are quick to do evil. Those who give false testimony are also an abomination to Father-God. The seventh sin is sowing discord among family members or within a community, which is often the result of the first six sins.
These verses remind believers that we should reflect the character of Father-God in our lives by avoiding what He hates and demonstrating His love and righteousness in our daily actions. As we examine our lives and turn away from these behaviors, we align ourselves more closely with the Lord's will. Living this way also helps us live in harmony with others and reflects the Lord, who lives within us.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who lives within us and helps us live in harmony with others—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer. Tell Him you trust Him and desire to walk with Him. He is faithful, and He will meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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