Focus Upward
I'm a daughter of the King of Kings, wife, and mother of 2 lovely young adult daughters. Focusing upward on Jesus.
A Proverbial Journey - Day 18
Write 31 days - Proverbs 18:10
Read: Proverbs 18
Verse: 10 (NLT)
"The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe."
Since I was so verbose in my last post, I'm attempting to make this one more simple. (Also, because I don't want to overwhelm you with 2 posts in one evening...don't worry, I'll catch up soon . . .
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A Proverbial Journey - Day 17
Write 31 Days - Proverbs 17: 9
Read: Proverbs 17
Verse: 9 (NLT)
"Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends." (NLT)
"He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, But he who repeats or gossips about a matter separates intimate friends." (AMP)
This verse is not new to me, nor is . . .
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A Proverbial Journey - Day 16
Write 31 Days - Proverbs 16: 1-3
Read: Proverbs 16
Verse: 1-3 (NLT)
"We can make our own plans, but the Lord gives the right answer. People may be pure in their own eyes, but the Lord examines their motives. Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed."
When I have read these verses in the past, . . .
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A Proverbial Journey - Day 15
Write 31 Days - Proverbs 15:3
Read: Proverbs 15
Verse: 3 (NLT)
"The Lord is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good."
I love this promise! The Lord is watching everywhere! He is omnipresent, everywhere at once! When I cannot be with my loved ones, He is! Not only is He everywhere, . . .
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A Proverbial Journey - Day 14
Write 31 Days - Proverbs 14:30
Read: Proverbs 14
Verse: 30 (NLT)
"A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones."
My "one word" for 2017 was peace. I recently looked up the definition of peace: "freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession; tranquillity; serenity; stillness, . . .
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A Proverbial Journey - Day 13
Write 31 Days - Proverbs:13:12
Read: Proverbs 13
Verse: 12
"Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life." (NLT)
"Unrelenting disappointment leaves you heartsick, but a sudden good break can turn life around." (The Message)
I have often heard this verse quoted. Looking back over my life, I have had many . . .
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A Proverbial Journey - Day 12
Write 31 Days - Proverbs 12:1, 18
Read: Proverbs 12
Verses: 1,18 (NLT)
(1)"To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction. (18) Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing."
I love how many of these Proverbs just lay it on the line. They don't try to "soft sell" anything. I don't know about you, but . . .
