Spiritual Journey

September 6th – Proverbs 13:20

Week 1 – Wisdom In Relationships (Proverbs 13:20)

When we were young, our parents often warned us about the company we kept. They would recite the old saying, “If you lay down with dogs, you’ll get fleas.” In Proverbs 13:20, Solomon echoes this wisdom. He teaches that those who walk with the wise grow wise. But those who associate with fools suffer harm. He tells us that living with such wisdom brings peace and blessings. And reminds us that this wisdom isn’t only about avoiding negative influences. It’s also about seeking out those who will walk beside us in faith, sharpening one another in God’s truth and love. The people we surround ourselves with have a powerful influence on our choices and character. When we choose friends who live according to God’s Word, we develop relationships built on mutual respect, love, and accountability. True friendships that encourage us to make wise decisions, helping us avoid the pitfalls of regret and poor judgment. And walking together in Jesus, these friendships allow us to uplift each other in our spiritual journeys.

Questions For Reflection

  1. How can we be more intentional in surrounding ourselves with wise and godly influences that help us grow in our walk with Christ?
  1. In what ways can we evaluate and adjust our relationships to ensure they are leading us toward wisdom rather than causing harm or regret?

Walk with the wise and let your heart shine bright, surrounded by friends who bring joy and light! 🙏🏻❤️

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April 19th – 2 Timothy 2:21

2 Timothy 2:21

Spring’s arrival brings with it a season of preparation. A time when gardeners diligently till the soil and sow seeds in hopeful anticipation of the abundant harvest to come. In much the same way, our spiritual journey requires intentional preparation and cultivation. The soil of our hearts needs tilling, to remove any obstacles that hinder the harvest in our own lives. Intentional seeds of love, grace, and obedience need to be sown with care in the hopes of producing a garden of fruits for the Lord. Today, let us pause and seek God’s guidance in preparing our hearts to be vessels of His love and grace. May we surrender any impurities or distractions that hinder our effectiveness in His service, allowing Him to mold us into instruments for His divine purposes. With hearts purified and minds focused, let us step forward with confidence, ready to do the good works that God has prepared in advance for us to do. All with the goal of yielding an abundant harvest for God, and bringing glory to His name.

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September 16th – Genesis 1:16

Genesis 1:16

God made two great lights—the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars.

I’m a star gazer. I love looking up at the night sky full of light. To see the stars twinkle, a meteor shooting across the sky, and the fullness of the moon, fill me with awe for our great Creator. And remind with of the intricacy in which God so loving and purposefully made our universe and everything in it. The sky and all it contains, serves as God’s reminder for us today. Just as these celestial bodies have distinct roles in governing our day and night, we can apply this concept to our own lives. It encourages us to recognize the importance of balance and order. We should strive to find equilibrium between the different aspects of our lives. Between work and rest, responsibilities and play, and light and darkness. Why? Because balance between our spiritual, personal, and worldly responsibilities helps us to better reflect God’s love. It equips us to serve others with compassion, and maintain the strength needed to face life’s challenges while also nurturing our relationship with God.

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July 23rd – Proverbs 16:1

Proverbs 16:1

The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

We’ve all heard the expression, “Man plans and God laughs.” But although a funny way to describe the unpredictability of life, it’s hardly the truth. Because nowhere in the Bible does God tells us not to plan ahead. In fact it would be rather foolish to live life by the seat of our pants. And if He didn’t want us to make plans, God wouldn’t have given us the gift of free will to make choices and decisions for ourselves. A free will which allows us to take responsibility for our actions, learn from our experiences, and grow on our spiritual journey. Our Father understands that we each have our own intentions and desires. But for our good, it’s essential to surrender them to the wisdom and will of the Lord. To be open to His guidance, and trust in the path He chooses. For He knows us better than we know ourselves, loves us beyond measure, and wants only the best for our lives. And in Jeremiah 29:11 God gives us His beautiful promise that the wonderful plans He has for us include, “a future and a hope.”

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