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If God Is Good, Why Is There Still Evil? (Proverbs 22:10)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/8/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/8/25

If God Is Good, Why Is There Still Evil? (Proverbs 22:10)

Proverbs 22:10 exposes the disruption of scoffing and points us toward mercy. Christ was rejected so scoffers like us could be welcomed into His redemption story.

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The Treasure Worth Everything (Proverbs 23:23)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/19/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/19/25

The Treasure Worth Everything (Proverbs 23:23)

Buy truth and do not sell it. Proverbs 23:23 invites us to prize Christ above lesser treasures and rest in the greater truth that He is keeping us.

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From Cursing to Blessing (Proverbs 18:6)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 9/18/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 9/18/25

From Cursing to Blessing (Proverbs 18:6)

Reckless words reveal the heart and invite conflict. Proverbs 18:6 points us toward Christ, who bears our sin and transforms lips that once cursed into lips that bless.

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The Quiet Power of Integrity (Proverbs 28:18)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 7/26/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 7/26/25

The Quiet Power of Integrity (Proverbs 28:18)

Words can build trust or become tools of manipulation. This reflection calls us to follow Jesus in honesty, genuine care, and integrity rather than using others to gain an advantage.

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When Words Are Used to Win, Not Love (Proverbs 20:14)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 7/25/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 7/25/25

When Words Are Used to Win, Not Love (Proverbs 20:14)

Proverbs 20:14 exposes words used to manipulate instead of tell the truth. Following Jesus means refusing counterfeit praise and treating people with honesty and genuine care.

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Destruction and Deliverance (Proverbs 11:9)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/25/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/25/25

Destruction and Deliverance (Proverbs 11:9)

Proverbs 11:9 contrasts words that destroy with knowledge that delivers. This reflection asks how knowing Christ personally can redeem our speech and turn words meant to wound into words that give life.

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Don’t Give Temptation a Seat at the Table (Proverbs 6:27–28)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/22/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/22/25

Don’t Give Temptation a Seat at the Table (Proverbs 6:27–28)

Proverbs 6:27–28 compares sin to fire carried close to the chest. This reflection warns against lingering near temptation and calls us toward Christ’s love, grace, and the Spirit’s leading into holiness.

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The Danger of Isolation and the Gift of Counsel
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/21/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/21/25

The Danger of Isolation and the Gift of Counsel

Proverbs 11:14 speaks of wise counsel as a place of safety. This reflection explores the danger of isolation and the grace of community, inviting us to welcome trusted voices into our decisions and struggles.

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What Happens in Vegas Doesn’t Stay There (Proverbs 19:9)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/20/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/20/25

What Happens in Vegas Doesn’t Stay There (Proverbs 19:9)

Proverbs 19:9 challenges the myth of private sin and calls us to integrity. Because Christ is our portion, we can stop managing appearances, confess our compromises, and walk in the light of His redemption.

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The Bold Face and the Bent Heart (Proverbs 21:29)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/19/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/19/25

The Bold Face and the Bent Heart (Proverbs 21:29)

A bold face can hide a wayward heart. Proverbs 21:29 invites us to pause, examine our ways, and bring honest reflection to Jesus rather than hiding behind confidence or appearances.

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God Turns the Page (Proverbs 21:1)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/18/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/18/25

God Turns the Page (Proverbs 21:1)

Proverbs 21:1 reminds us that the hearts of kings are in the Lord’s hand. From rulers to loved ones who seem unreachable, this reflection encourages us to pray with hope in the God who turns hearts and changes stories.

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Crooked Heart, Twisted Tongue (Proverbs 17:20)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/13/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/13/25

Crooked Heart, Twisted Tongue (Proverbs 17:20)

Proverbs 17:20 traces the path from a crooked heart to a dishonest tongue and calamity. Alongside Proverbs 16:20, it invites us to bring our bent hearts to Jesus, who can guard, transform, and redeem them.

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You’ll Taste What You’re Cooking (Proverbs 12:14)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/3/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/3/25

You’ll Taste What You’re Cooking (Proverbs 12:14)

Our words and actions bear fruit that comes back to us. Proverbs 12:14 invites us to consider what we are planting, while remembering the grace and new beginning Jesus gives.

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Jesus Was Slow to Anger—Are You? (Proverbs 14:29)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/24/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/24/25

Jesus Was Slow to Anger—Are You? (Proverbs 14:29)

Proverbs 14:29 shows the wisdom of being slow to anger. Reflect on God’s patience, the grace of Christ at the cross, and the invitation to set a steady tone instead of reacting with a hasty temper.

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