Proverbs

 

When a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 16:7 ESV 

The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.

Proverbs 29:25 ESV

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Please join me this week in praying for guidance from our loving Father. Let's ask Him what He wants us to do or say. Pray that in everything we do, we please Him. Let's also pray for friends and family who get too wrapped up in people-pleasing and deny what God would have them do. 

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Proverbs 16:3

 

Please pray for a brother in Christ, Donnie Allen. He's in ICU at Cleveland Clinic. 

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"Commit your work to the Lord, and then your plans will succeed."

Proverbs 16:3

Be in prayer for:

G

K

S

W

B

L

J

K

T

S

C

They are all experiencing high levels of stress at work because of various situations.

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Please join me this week in praying for those who are dealing with stressful situations at their workplace. Please pray that they may find resolutions to their specific situations, that they find peace through prayer, and that their workplace no longer be a source of overwhelming stress and/or depression. Please pray that they find strength in the Lord.

I'll post daily reminders on:

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Safe through the night

 

In peace I will both lie down and sleep; 

for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

Psalm 4:8 ESV

Please pray for M.S. who has chronic insomnia, and for R.S. who has intermittent trouble sleeping. If you know of anyone else suffering from this, please let me know their initials, and I'll add them to the list.

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Please join me this week in praying for those who have trouble sleeping, whether it's chronic insomnia or a temporary condition. Pray that they are able to let go of anxiety and fear. Pray that they are able to find peace and assurance in Jesus.

I'll post daily reminders on:

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Sweet sleep

 

Even during "normal" times, slumber can be a source of anxiety for many people. I've had trouble sleeping since 2001. My personal experience with insomnia has led to frustration, anger, more anxiety. I go to bed exhausted and then toss and turn all night, a million things racing through my mind. Even if I fall asleep, I wake up at some point during the night and have to start the process of trying to go back to sleep all over again.

     My therapist asked me (regarding sleep), "What's your fear?"

     I was a little indignant at the question, "There's no fear. I'm just afraid I won't be able to fall asleep."

     "That's fear, dear."

     "Oh."

If you lie down, you will not be afraid; 

when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Proverbs 3:24 ESV

Please pray for M.S. who has chronic insomnia, and for R.S. who has intermittent trouble sleeping. If you know of anyone else suffering from this, please let me know their initials, and I'll add them to the list.

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Please join me this week in praying for those who have trouble sleeping, whether it's chronic insomnia or a temporary condition. Pray that they are able to let go of anxiety and fear. Pray that they are able to find peace and assurance in Jesus.

I'll post daily reminders on:

twitter @7DegreesOfMe

Instagram @archadia27
Pinterest Prayer Group #7thHourPrayerPower

Facebook group 7th Hour Prayer Power

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Words of wisdom

Proverbs 11:9

“Evil words destroy one’s friends; wise discernment rescues the godly.”

Proverbs 11:17

“Your own soul is nourished when you are kind, 
but you destroy yourself when you are cruel.”

Proverbs 15:1

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but hard words stir up anger.”

Proverbs 15:4

“Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.”

Proverbs 16:24

“Kind words are like honey-sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.”

Proverbs 18:4

“A person’s words can be life-giving water; 

words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brook.”

Proverbs 18:20

“Words satisfy the soul as food satisfies the stomach; 

the right words on a person’s lips bring satisfaction.”

Proverbs 20:15

“Wise speech is rarer and more valuable than gold and rubies.”

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Please join me this week in praying for God to give us positive, Christ-honoring language. Pray for wisdom and discernment. Pray that through our language, others will see Christ through us and be drawn to Him.

I'll post daily reminders on:

twitter @7DegreesOfMe

Instagram @archadia27

Facebook group 7th Hour Prayer Power

Chronological Reading Plan Week 25

Chronological Reading Plan

Week 25
169. Proverbs 27-29
170. Ecclesiastes 1-6
171. Ecclesiastes 7-12
172. 1 Kings 10-11; 2 Chronicles 9
173. Proverbs 30-31
174. 1 Kings 12-14
175. 2 Chronicles 10-12

Chronological Reading Plan Week 24

Chronological Reading Plan

Week 24
162. 1 Kings 5-6; 2 Chronicles 2-3
163. 1 Kings 7; 2 Chronicles 4
164. 1 Kings 8; 2 Chronicles 5
165. 2 Chronicles 6-7; Psalm 136
166. Psalms 134, 146-150
167. 1 Kings 9; 2 Chronicles 8
168. Proverbs 25-26

Chronological Reading Plan Week 23

Chronological Reading Plan

Week 23
155. Proverbs 4-6
156. Proverbs 7-9
157. Proverbs 10-12
158. Proverbs 13-15
159. Proverbs 16-18
160. Proverbs 19-21
161. Proverbs 22-24

Chronological Reading Plan Week 22

Chronological Reading Plan

Week 22
148. Psalm 111-118
149. 1 Kings 1-2; Psalm 37, 71, 94
150. Psalm 119
151. 1 Kings 3-4
152. 2 Chronicles 1; Psalm 72
153. Song of Solomon
154. Proverbs 1-3

I apologize for missing so often. I'm going to go ahead and schedule the next two weeks of reading plans so at least those will be posted on time. How's everyone doing with keeping up?

Unwise

Wine is a mocker, 

strong drink a brawler, 

and whoever is led astray by it 

is not wise.

Proverbs 20:1 ESV

Angry words

A soft answer turns away wrath,

But a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:1 NKJV

David Jeremiah tweeted this and I thought it was perfect as we close our week of prayer for the healing of an angry heart:
 "Our world is filled with angry words, and if we're not careful, it's angry spirit can seep into our marriages, homes, and churches. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can remain calm in angry situations and end up solving much more than an argument is capable of."

A devious mouth

Put away from you a deceitful mouth,

And put perverse lips far from you.

Proverbs 4:24 NKJV

Help the poor

He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,

And He will pay back what he has given.

Proverbs 19:17 (NKJV)

He who gives to the poor will not lack,

But he who hides his eyes will have many curses.

Proverbs 28:27 (NKJV)

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Please join our prayer group as we spend the week praying for the homeless. Please ask God for guidance as to how to make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling. Listen for God's direction. He answers all prayers.

I'll post a daily reminder to pray on:
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God sees all

For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord,

And He ponders all his paths.

Proverbs 5:21 (NKJV)

This Bible verse is being translated into French via google translator.

Car les voies de l'homme sont devant les yeux du Seigneur,
Et il réfléchit sur tous ses chemins.

Righteousness guards our path

Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,

But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Proverbs 13:6 NKJV

This Bible verse is being translated into Indonesian via google translator:
Kebenaran menjaga dia yang tidak bersalah,
Tetapi kejahatan menumbangkan orang berdosa.

Discuss and share

As iron sharpens iron,

So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.

Proverbs 27:17 (NKJV)

Discuss important matters such as: theology, current events, arts and science. In sharing, we foster meaningful friendships. In knowledge, we build character. Both will increase our peace and joy as it makes us better image bearers of Christ.

Walk with the wise - not with fools

This verse evoked so many events from my youth (not that any of MY friends are fools, lol). Standing at the top of Taylorsville Dam, staring down the snow-covered hill, intertube in hand, my friends encouraging me. I did it, and it was fun, but I injured my wrist, and the really foolish thing was I kept on intertubing, I guess to see if I couldn't get hurt a little more. I was so accident prone as a child (okay, if I'm being honest - I'm still accident prone) yet I loved adventure and trying new things. Maybe this was a bad example, but you get it.

He who walks with wise men will be wise,

But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

Proverbs 13:20 (NKJV)

Read the Bible in a Year Week 43

Week 43
Sunday, December 3                    Proverbs 25:1 - 29:27
Monday, December 4                   Proverbs 30:1 - Ecclesiastes 1:8
Tuesday, December 5                   Ecclesiastes 2:1 - 6:12
Wednesday, December 6              Ecclesiastes 7:1 - 10:20
Thursday, December 7                 Ecclesiastes 11:1 - Song of Solomon 5:1
Friday, December 8                      Song of Solomon 5:2 - Isaiah 1:31
Saturday, December 9                   Isaiah 2:1 - 5:30

Read the Bible in a Year Week 42

Week 42
Sunday, November 26                    Proverbs 1:8 - 3:35
Monday, November 27                   Proverbs 4:1 - 7:5
Tuesday, November 28                   Proverbs 7:6 - 9:18
Wednesday, November 29              Proverbs 10:1 - 12:23
Thursday, November 30                 Proverbs12:24 - 15:33
Friday, December 1                        Proverbs 16:1 - 22:16
Saturday, December 2                    Proverbs 22:17 - 24:34

Read the Bible in a Year Week 41

You'll notice that Chapter 119 spans two days of readings. That's because it is the longest chapter in the entire bible. It progresses through the Hebrew alphabet, with each stanza beginning with a different letter, alphabetically, A through Z. There are 22 letters in all. 

Week 41
Sunday, November 19                      Psalm 115:1 -  118:29
Monday, November 20                     Psalm 119:1 - 86
Tuesday, November 21                     Psalm 119:87 - 176
Wednesday, November 22                Psalm 120:1 - 131:3
Thursday, November 23                   Psalm 132:1 - 138:8
Friday, November 24                        Psalm  139:1 - 144:15
Saturday, November 25                    Psalm 145:1 - Proverbs 1:7