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The Creator Who Entered His Creation (Proverbs 3:19–20)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 12/25/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 12/25/25

The Creator Who Entered His Creation (Proverbs 3:19–20)

Proverbs 3:19–20 celebrates the wisdom by which God founded creation and the Christmas wonder of the Creator entering His world to save us.

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Seeing Justice Through God’s Eyes (Proverbs 28:5)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 12/3/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 12/3/25

Seeing Justice Through God’s Eyes (Proverbs 28:5)

Proverbs 28:5 points us to the Creator as the source of justice and to Jesus, where God’s justice and mercy meet.

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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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How to Build a Life That Lasts (Proverbs 24:3–4, Proverbs 3:19-20))
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/11/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/11/25

How to Build a Life That Lasts (Proverbs 24:3–4, Proverbs 3:19-20))

The wisdom that built the world is the wisdom that builds a lasting life. Proverbs 24:3–4 invites us to examine our foundation and what fills the rooms of our lives.

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When Correction Becomes a Lesson for Everyone (Proverbs 19:25)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/9/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 8/9/25

When Correction Becomes a Lesson for Everyone (Proverbs 19:25)

Correction teaches more than the person receiving it. This reflection asks whether we resist truth like a wall, need awakening like an empty room, or welcome wisdom like an open door.

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The Giver and the Gift (Proverbs 2:6)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/30/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/30/25

The Giver and the Gift (Proverbs 2:6)

Wisdom is a gift from God that points us to the Giver himself. Reflecting on Proverbs 2:6, this episode considers Jesus as the wisdom of God and invites gratitude for the grace that guides, shapes, and renews us.

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God’s Plans Aren’t a Group Project (Proverbs 21:30)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/26/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/26/25

God’s Plans Aren’t a Group Project (Proverbs 21:30)

No human wisdom, understanding, or counsel can prevail against the Lord. Proverbs 21:30 invites us to place our confidence in Christ and submit our decisions, desires, and fears to God’s unshakable purposes.

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Who Rules Your Heart? (Proverbs 14:33)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/11/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/11/25

Who Rules Your Heart? (Proverbs 14:33)

Proverbs 14:33 invites us to ask who rules our hearts. Wisdom makes its home within us, and our words reveal what is there. This reflection calls us to welcome Christ onto the throne of the heart.

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The Deep Waters of the Heart (Proverbs 20:5)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/1/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 6/1/25

The Deep Waters of the Heart (Proverbs 20:5)

The human heart is deep and difficult to understand. Proverbs 20:5 points us toward wise questions, loving friendships, and prayerful dependence on the Spirit of Christ.

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Wisdom Is Better Than Riches (Proverbs 16:16)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/11/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/11/25

Wisdom Is Better Than Riches (Proverbs 16:16)

What kind of wealth are you chasing? Proverbs 16:16 invites us to value wisdom above gold and silver, considering its lasting security and the life found in Jesus, the wisdom of God.

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Tend the Fire of Wisdom (Proverbs 19:8)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/4/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 5/4/25

Tend the Fire of Wisdom (Proverbs 19:8)

Getting wisdom is like striking a flame; keeping it means tending the fire. Proverbs 19:8 calls us to nourish and guard our souls by pursuing wisdom and holding on to understanding.

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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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Why Listening Is Love (Proverbs 18:13)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/23/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/23/25

Why Listening Is Love (Proverbs 18:13)

Listening well is an act of love. Proverbs 18:13 calls us to slow down, ask more questions, and hear others before answering, following the example of Jesus, who listens to us and makes space for us.

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Silence—The Best Proof of Wisdom? (Proverbs 17:27–28)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/21/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/21/25

Silence—The Best Proof of Wisdom? (Proverbs 17:27–28)

Wisdom often sounds like restraint and a calm spirit. Proverbs 17:27-28 calls us to say less, listen more, and grow in the quiet strength Jesus displayed on the way to the cross.

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What Do You Take Pleasure In? Part Two (Proverbs 10:23)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/13/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/13/25

What Do You Take Pleasure In? Part Two (Proverbs 10:23)

Fools laugh at sin, while the wise take pleasure in wisdom. Proverbs 10:23 invites us to delight in what pleases God because we love Him. Consider whether the things that bring Him joy are the things that bring you joy.

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What Do You Take Pleasure In? Part One (Proverbs 18:2)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/12/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/12/25

What Do You Take Pleasure In? Part One (Proverbs 18:2)

Do you listen to understand or simply wait to speak? Proverbs 18:2 warns against finding more pleasure in our opinions than in wisdom. Consider where you are more eager to be heard than to learn from God’s Word.

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Nothing Compares to Christ (Proverbs 3:13-18)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/3/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 4/3/25

Nothing Compares to Christ (Proverbs 3:13-18)

Proverbs 3:13-18 describes wisdom as more precious than silver, gold, or jewels. Reflect on the blessing, peace, and life found in Christ, and consider whether you see Him as more desirable than anything this world can offer.

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What Are You Finding Joy In? (Proverbs 15:21)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/25/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/25/25

What Are You Finding Joy In? (Proverbs 15:21)

What are you finding joy in? Proverbs 15:21 contrasts delight in folly with the path of understanding. Reflect on sin’s illusion of satisfaction and the lasting joy, freedom, and righteousness found in Jesus.

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The Path to Understanding God (Proverbs 2:1-5)
Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/23/25 Praying Through Proverbs, Devotional Luke Metzler 3/23/25

The Path to Understanding God (Proverbs 2:1-5)

Proverbs 2:1-5 describes the pursuit of wisdom through listening, desiring, asking, urgency, pursuit, and focus. Consider which of these disciplines needs your attention as you seek the fear of the Lord and the knowledge of God.

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