Comforting Correction

Comforting Correction

Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. Prv. 15:10 Father, thank you for your discipline and correction. I’d rather suffer the sting of being reminded of my waywardness than to suffer in anguish eternally separated...
Comforting Correction

Focus on the Prize

The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. Prv. 15:9 Father, keep me from being distracted and neglecting my intimacy with you. Keep me in constant pursuit of your righteousness and your will for my life. Amen.
Comforting Correction

Vitality or Futility?

The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him. Prv. 15:8 Father, help me to realize the best thing I can do for myself and others is to maintain a constant stream of prayer with you. Keep me mindful of the fact that prayer...
Comforting Correction

Spread the Word

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright. Prv. 15:7 Father, use my words to spread knowledge of you and your grace to those who are lost and perishing apart from you. Amen.            ...
Before You Blow Your Lid

Before You Blow Your Lid

  Remember the last time you let your temper get the best of you? Remember that one thing, or that one word, you said that didn’t seem to sound quite right coming from you? Perhaps it cost you an argument, some respect, or perhaps it even cost you a...
Comforting Correction

Timeless Treasure

The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin. Prv. 15:6 Father, help me to desire righteousness more than riches. Help me to place value on those things which moth and rust will never destroy and help me to lead others...