Proverbs 3:1-28

My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
Store my commands in your heart.
If you do this, you will live many years,
and your life will be satisfying.
Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.

Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom.
Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
Then you will have healing for your body
and strength for your bones.

Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the best part of everything you produce.
Then he will fill your barns with grain,
and your vats will overflow with good wine.

My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline,
and don’t be upset when he corrects you.
For the Lord corrects those he loves,
just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.

Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.
For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
She offers you long life in her right hand,
and riches and honor in her left.
She will guide you down delightful paths;
all her ways are satisfying.
Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
happy are those who hold her tightly.

By wisdom the Lord founded the earth;
by understanding he created the heavens.
By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth,
and the dew settles beneath the night sky.

My child, don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment.
Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace.
They keep you safe on your way,
and your feet will not stumble.
You can go to bed without fear;
you will lie down and sleep soundly.
You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security.
He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
when it’s in your power to help them.
If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say,
“Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.” – New Living Translation

Keep God’s word with you always; store it in your heart! For this, God will give you MANY satisfying years.

Good will follow you, if you follow God!

Verse 4 says that because of this, you will find favor with both God and man. If you only trust in the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind, He will guide you. This guidance and wisdom comes from God and is not just within us. He inspires all of us. He is that still small voice – speaking to each of us!

God will give you healing and wisdom if you honor Him. Do not be afraid in time of disaster and destruction. Live knowing that God will protect us. Our God will give us wisdom. He will guide our footsteps. We need not understand what or why this is happening, only trust. Know that, GOD HAS GOT THIS!

Verse 27-28. For now, give good. Take time to show others God’s love. Now that we have the time…help others, do for your neighbors, develop community. God will be our security and will help us give love and security to those around us.

If it’s in your power to help others around you…why not???

Giving to those around us will only increase our inner joy. God loves us and wants to see us joyful and happy. Let’s take the time we have now to share and inspire joy in others. Remember, don’t let anyone or anything steal the joy that God gives us!

God Bless, Holly