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The Fear of Man (Proverbs 29:25)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/30/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/30/25

The Fear of Man (Proverbs 29:25)

The fear of man traps us in a search for approval. Proverbs 29:25 calls us to trust the Lord and live from the acceptance already ours in Christ.

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The Only Prayer in Proverbs (Proverbs 30:7–9)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/24/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/24/25

The Only Prayer in Proverbs (Proverbs 30:7–9)

Agur’s prayer asks for truth and contentment: distance from falsehood and enough daily bread. Proverbs 30:7–9 invites us to honor God in both plenty and need.

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Trusting God in the Uncertainty (Proverbs 16:33)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/23/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/23/25

Trusting God in the Uncertainty (Proverbs 16:33)

What looks like chance is still within God’s wise care. Proverbs 16:33 points us to the cross as we learn to trust God amid uncertainty.

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The Final Word Belongs to God (Proverbs 16:1)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/18/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/18/25

The Final Word Belongs to God (Proverbs 16:1)

Our plans belong to us, but the final word belongs to God. Proverbs 16:1 invites diligent responsibility, freedom from anxiety, and trust in God’s decisive word in Christ.

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The Hands That Hold the Wind (Proverbs 30:4)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/17/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/17/25

The Hands That Hold the Wind (Proverbs 30:4)

We hold smartphones; God holds the wind. Proverbs 30:4 confronts our limits and points us to the power and personal care of Jesus.

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Why Waiting Isn’t Wasting (Proverbs 27:18)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/15/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/15/25

Why Waiting Isn’t Wasting (Proverbs 27:18)

Faithful tending can feel unseen, but waiting is not wasted. Proverbs 27:18 encourages patient service and entrusting our work, timing, and reward to God.

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First the Field, Then the House (Proverbs 24:27)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/12/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/12/25

First the Field, Then the House (Proverbs 24:27)

First the field, then the house: wise work begins with preparation. Proverbs 24:27 invites us to tend hidden work faithfully and prepare from the rest Christ has already secured.

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Ponder Your Path (Proverbs 4:26)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/2/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/2/25

Ponder Your Path (Proverbs 4:26)

Proverbs 4:26 calls us to pause, reflect, and align our steps with the Lord. Thoughtfulness is wisdom in motion, helping us walk steadily even when the road is uncertain.

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The Two Things Needed for Success in a Matter (Proverbs 16:20)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/1/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/1/25

The Two Things Needed for Success in a Matter (Proverbs 16:20)

Proverbs 16:20 brings wisdom and faith together: give thought to God’s Word and trust Him with the outcome. Think deeply, trust fully, and walk in the blessing of knowing Him.

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Obedience is My Job, Outcome is His (OIMJOIH) (Proverbs 21:31)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/28/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/28/25

Obedience is My Job, Outcome is His (OIMJOIH) (Proverbs 21:31)

Obedience is our job; the outcome belongs to God. Proverbs 21:31 calls us to prepare faithfully without trusting in results, resting in the victory Christ has already won through His death and resurrection.

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The Wisdom of Being Teachable (Proverbs 12:15)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/20/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/20/25

The Wisdom of Being Teachable (Proverbs 12:15)

A teachable spirit is a mark of wisdom. Proverbs 12:15 invites us to receive counsel, welcome correction, and trust the Wonderful Counselor who gives us new life and humble hearts.

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The Secret to Being Lifted Up (Proverbs 25:6-7)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/18/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/18/25

The Secret to Being Lifted Up (Proverbs 25:6-7)

Proverbs 25:6-7 calls us to choose humility instead of promoting ourselves. Because of the cross, we are already loved and accepted, free to serve quietly and trust God’s timing.

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Real Praise Isn’t Self-Made (Proverbs 27:2)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/17/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/17/25

Real Praise Isn’t Self-Made (Proverbs 27:2)

Proverbs 27:2 calls us to let others praise us rather than promote ourselves. Reflect on receiving honor with humility, resisting self-praise, and trusting God enough to let your life speak for itself.

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The Plans Are Yours—The Steps Are God’s (Proverbs 16:9)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/9/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/9/25

The Plans Are Yours—The Steps Are God’s (Proverbs 16:9)

Proverbs 16:9 invites us to surrender our plans with joy, trusting God to establish our steps. We are free to plan, yet God has the final say, and His ways are better than ours.

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God’s Discipline: A Masterpiece in Progress (Proverbs 3:11-12)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/17/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/17/25

God’s Discipline: A Masterpiece in Progress (Proverbs 3:11-12)

Proverbs 3:11-12 calls us to welcome the Lord’s discipline as an expression of His love. A painter-and-artwork illustration invites us to submit to His correcting hand and ask Him to refine our character to reflect Him more.

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When God Doesn’t Give You Answers (Proverbs 25:2)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 2/22/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 2/22/25

When God Doesn’t Give You Answers (Proverbs 25:2)

Proverbs 25:2 calls us to trust God in what He conceals and seek Him in what He reveals. Reflect on giving Him glory even when answers are unclear and pursuing Him through His Word, creation, and Jesus.

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God Draws Straight with Crooked Lines (Proverbs 20:24)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 2/15/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 2/15/25

God Draws Straight with Crooked Lines (Proverbs 20:24)

Proverbs 20:24 reminds us that our steps are from the Lord. Reflect on His sovereignty, dependence without passivity, and the freedom to keep walking in trust when the path makes no sense.

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Your Hope in Jesus Will Not Be Cut Off (Proverbs 23:17-18)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 2/13/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 2/13/25

Your Hope in Jesus Will Not Be Cut Off (Proverbs 23:17-18)

Proverbs 23:17-18 calls us away from envy and into the fear of the Lord. Reflect on compassion for sinners, endurance in waiting, and the secure future of those whose hope is in Jesus.

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The False Economy of Godliness (Proverbs 14:4)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 2/4/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 2/4/25

The False Economy of Godliness (Proverbs 14:4)

A clean manger may mean less mess, but it also means no fruit. Proverbs 14:4 encourages us to keep pursuing godliness and bring our sin and struggles to Jesus rather than giving up.

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Trusting God Over Your Own Heart (Proverbs 28:26)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 1/24/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 1/24/25

Trusting God Over Your Own Heart (Proverbs 28:26)

Proverbs 28:26 challenges the call to follow your heart. Reflect on the folly of self-trust and the wisdom of placing your trust in Jesus Christ.

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