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Practical Wisdom For Everyday Living

Saturday January 4, 2020

In the middle of the Bible, just after Psalms, we find the book of Proverbs which contains all sorts of practical wisdom about everyday living.  Since there are 31 chapters in Proverbs, some people choose to read a chapter of Proverbs on the corresponding day of the month.  (i.e., on January 4 they read Proverbs 4.)

We want our minds to be developed so we know what is right and wrong, and know how to solve difficult problems.  This is what we are promised when we regularly read and apply the practical ideas we find in Proverbs.



These are the proverbs of Solomon, the son of David and king of Israel. They will help you learn to be wise, to accept correction, and to understand wise sayings. They will teach you to develop your mind in the right way. You will learn to do what is right and to be honest and fair. These proverbs will make even those without education smart. They will teach young people what they need to know and how to use what they have learned. Even the wise could become wiser by listening to these proverbs. They will gain understanding and learn to solve difficult problems.  (Proverbs 1:1-5 ERV)

Our growth in any area of life is not gained by self-effort alone.  It is based on the principle that on our own we are powerless.  We need a higher power who can restore us to sanity.  It’s as we turn our will and our life over to God that we find a new and successful way to live each day.  To be wise is to get to know God’s word and do what He says.  We are foolish if we do otherwise. 


If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord.  But foolish people hate wisdom and instruction.  (Proverbs 1:7 NIRV)

For too long, we have lived in our destructive and addictive lifestyle.  As the saying goes, “If nothing changes, nothing changes.”  Today we have a chance to learn the best changes to make and to experience God’s power in putting them into practice.



Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I acknowledge that I don’t know enough to live life on my own.  I need Your wisdom.  I need Your power.  Help me to live with humility and learn a new way of life by reading Your word and putting Your ways into practice.  Amen


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