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Justice That Starts at the Cross (Proverbs 21:15)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/16/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/16/25

Justice That Starts at the Cross (Proverbs 21:15)

Proverbs 21:15 points beyond political slogans to God’s justice. Because Christ has restored us, we can serve our neighbors with compassion and reconciliation.

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Why Christians Can Face Death with Joy (Proverbs 14:32)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/15/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/15/25

Why Christians Can Face Death with Joy (Proverbs 14:32)

Proverbs 14:32 offers hope beyond our last breath. In Christ, the righteous find refuge even in death, and we can grieve with confidence in our risen Savior.

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Waging War with Wisdom (Proverbs 20:18)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/14/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/14/25

Waging War with Wisdom (Proverbs 20:18)

Proverbs 20:18 calls us to seek wise counsel in life’s spiritual battles. Listen to godly voices and follow Christ, who has already won the greatest war.

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The Only Judge Who Never Fails You (Proverbs 29:26)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/13/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/13/25

The Only Judge Who Never Fails You (Proverbs 29:26)

When justice feels delayed, Proverbs 29:26 points us to the Lord. Come to Jesus, the Judge who bore our judgment, with persistent prayer and hope.

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The Lion and the Lamb: Holy Fear and Gentle Mercy (Proverbs 20:2)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/11/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/11/25

The Lion and the Lamb: Holy Fear and Gentle Mercy (Proverbs 20:2)

Proverbs 20:2 leads us from the danger of provoking earthly power to awe before Jesus, the Lion and Lamb, whose justice and mercy meet at the cross.

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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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When the Lion Roars and the Dew Falls (Proverbs 19:12)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/4/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/4/25

When the Lion Roars and the Dew Falls (Proverbs 19:12)

Human favor is fleeting, but the King’s grace endures. Proverbs 19:12 lifts our eyes to Christ, who bore wrath so we could live under favor that never fades.

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Wisdom > Strength (Proverbs 21:22)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/3/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/3/25

Wisdom > Strength (Proverbs 21:22)

Wisdom exposes the limits of the strongholds we trust. Proverbs 21:22 points us toward Christ, who reorders our strength and turns our gifts into instruments of love.

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Sheltered in the Savior (Proverbs 10:25)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/1/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 11/1/25

Sheltered in the Savior (Proverbs 10:25)

When the final storm comes, those in Christ are established forever. Proverbs 10:25 points to Jesus, who bore judgment for us and is our unshakable refuge.

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Confidence on a Scary Night (Proverbs 3:25–26)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/31/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/31/25

Confidence on a Scary Night (Proverbs 3:25–26)

Do not be afraid of sudden terror. Proverbs 3:25–26 anchors our confidence in the Lord, whose love holds us when circumstances expose the limits of our control.

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The Light That Ends the Night (Proverbs 4:19)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/30/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/30/25

The Light That Ends the Night (Proverbs 4:19)

Darkness makes us stumble without knowing why. Proverbs 4:19 and Jesus’ call to walk in the light invite us to confess, trust Him, and take the next step.

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The Quiet Killer: Facing the Power of Jealousy (Proverbs 27:4)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/27/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/27/25

The Quiet Killer: Facing the Power of Jealousy (Proverbs 27:4)

Jealousy hides quietly but works destructively. Proverbs 27:4 invites us to recognize envy, trust God’s generous goodness in Christ, and learn to rejoice with others.

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When Words Wreck Our Souls (Proverbs 18:7)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/25/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/25/25

When Words Wreck Our Souls (Proverbs 18:7)

Our words shape our hearts and can become a snare. Proverbs 18:7 points us to pausing, confessing, blessing, and resting in Christ’s word of grace.

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Grace That Breaks the Net (Proverbs 12:13)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/24/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/24/25

Grace That Breaks the Net (Proverbs 12:13)

Our words can weave a net that traps us. Proverbs 12:13 points to truthful speech and the grace of Christ that frees us from using words to secure our worth.

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Soft + Slow = Strength (Proverbs 25:15)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/20/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/20/25

Soft + Slow = Strength (Proverbs 25:15)

Patience can move rulers, and a soft tongue can break a bone. Proverbs 25:15 reveals God’s strength at work through gentleness, mercy, and quiet endurance.

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The Sunrise of the Soul (Proverbs 4:18)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/16/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/16/25

The Sunrise of the Soul (Proverbs 4:18)

The path of the righteous grows brighter like the dawn. Proverbs 4:18 points us to walking with Jesus, the Light whose grace and hope lead toward full day.

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The Eyes That Never Leave You (Proverbs 15:3)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/13/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/13/25

The Eyes That Never Leave You (Proverbs 15:3)

God sees every part of our lives. Proverbs 15:3 calls us to integrity and encourages us to meet His watchful gaze as children covered by Christ’s righteousness.

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When Your Grip Slips, His Doesn’t (Proverbs 4:13)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/11/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/11/25

When Your Grip Slips, His Doesn’t (Proverbs 4:13)

Proverbs 4:13 calls us to hold tightly to wisdom. Reflect on dependence on Christ, who is our life and whose grip remains firm even when ours slips.

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Loving Enough to Correct (Proverbs 19:18)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/10/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/10/25

Loving Enough to Correct (Proverbs 19:18)

Proverbs 19:18 reframes loving discipline as training for life. God’s correction is rescue, forming His children within the safety of His love in Christ.

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The Love Behind the Rod (Proverbs 23:13–14)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/9/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 10/9/25

The Love Behind the Rod (Proverbs 23:13–14)

Loving correction points us toward life. Proverbs 23:13–14 invites gratitude for the Father’s care and for Jesus, who bore the punishment for our sin.

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