the book of wisdom

Reading God's Word is unlike reading any other book.  It was written thousands of years ago and yet it touches our lives in so many ways.  The verses strike a chord in my soul that turn my ever-wandering heart to Him.  I especially love the book of Proverbs!  It is filled with counsel for the heart who wants to follow God.  "Which path do I take?  What should I avoid?"  Proverbs is a treasure-trove of small sayings comparing the wise and the foolish...and always, always setting me on the path of following HIM. 

A dear friend of mine shared a wonderful resource with me.  Drawing to Learn the Book of Proverbs by Ray and Charlene Notgrass is a book to use with my boys to take them through the book of Proverbs a few verses at a time.  We read a few verses and then they illustrate what those verses mean.  I am thrilled to be walking through this wealth of wisdom with them!

Here are just a few of those AMAZING-and challenging words that help to guide my heart today...

He who covers over an offense

promotes love,

but whoever repeats the matter

separates close friends.

Proverbs 17:9

A rebuke impresses a

man of discernment

more than a hundred

lashes a fool.

Proverbs 17:10

A cheerful heart is good medicine,

but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Proverbs 17:22

A fool finds no pleasure in understanding

but delights in airing his own opinions.

Proverbs 18:2

The name of the LORD is a strong tower;

the righteous run to it and are safe.

Proverbs 18:10

A man's wisdom gives him patience;

it is to his glory to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 19:11

Many are the plans in a man's heart,

but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.

Proverbs 19:21

The fear of the LORD leads to life;

then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

Proverbs 19:22

Even a child is known by his actions,

by whether his conduct is pure and right.

Proverbs 20:11

Do not say,

"I will pay you back for this wrong!"

Wait for the LORD,

and He will deliver you.

Proverbs 20:22

All a man's ways seem right to him,

but the LORD weighs the heart.

Proverbs 21:2

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Lord,

Thank You for wisdom we can gain only from You!

Thank you for these proverbs.

Give me wisdom as I raise my blessings to follow after You.

Mold them into men who love You

with their whole hearts.