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September 18th – Proverbs 16:20

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Proverbs 16:20

I love how simple this verse is, yet how much wisdom it holds. We live in a world that tells us to trust ourselves, follow our hearts, and figure things out on our own. But God’s Word reminds us that there is blessing in listening to His instruction and putting our trust in Him.

Trusting God isn’t always easy. Sometimes we want to know how everything is going to work out before we’re willing to take the next step. We want the answers, the plan, and reassurance that everything will be okay. But faith doesn’t work that way.

Trusting God means taking the next step even when we can’t see the whole road. It means listening to His Word when it goes against what we feel, and believing that His wisdom is greater than ours. Even when we don’t understand what He’s doing.

And I’ve learned that trusting God doesn’t mean life will always go the way I want it to. But it does means I don’t have to face whatever comes alone. So I will listen to His instruction. I will trust His heart, follow His lead, and leave the rest in His hands.

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September 1st – Proverbs 1:7

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Week 1 – The Foundation of Wisdom (Proverbs 1:7)

Proverbs 1:7 tells us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” Meaning true wisdom starts with a deep reverence for God. Now this fear isn’t about being terrified, but rather recognizing God’s holiness, power, and authority over all things. When we fear the Lord, we acknowledge that His ways are higher than ours, humbling ourselves to seek His guidance, instruction, and correction. Yet taking correction, even from God, can be hard for us. Because it challenges our pride and self-sufficiency. We often resist correction, because it exposes our flaws and forces us to confront our mistakes. It requires humility to admit that we don’t have all the answers and that we need God’s wisdom to navigate life. But when we embrace correction as a form of God’s loving discipline, we grow in understanding and maturity. The fear of the Lord then becomes the foundation upon which we build a life of wisdom. Where we learn to accept guidance, instruction, and correction as a necessary part of our spiritual growth.

Questions for Reflection –

  1. How can we cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord in our daily lives to ensure that our decisions and actions are guided by His wisdom rather than our own understanding?
  1. In what ways can we become more open to correction from God and others, and how can we view it as an essential part of growing in knowledge and spiritual maturity?

True wisdom starts with a humble heart that reveres the Lord. Fear God, and knowledge will follow. 🙏🏻❤️

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