Priority #1 — Get Wisdom! (Proverbs 4:5)
Proverbs 4:5 calls us to get wisdom and hold fast to it. Reflect on making Jesus your chief pursuit, seeking His kingdom first, and whether your daily schedule reflects that priority.
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.
The Fear of the Lord: The Starting Point for Wisdom (Proverbs 1:7)
Proverbs 1:7 places the fear of the Lord at the foundation of wisdom and knowledge. Reflect on knowing Jesus, revering His Word, and why love for sin can lead people to reject the wisdom and salvation He offers.
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.
The Legacy of Integrity (Proverbs 20:7)
Proverbs 20:7 shows how integrity can bless those who come after us. Through Abraham’s example and Charles Bridges’ counsel, reflect on the legacy your faithfulness is shaping in your family and in the people around you.
Nothing Stays Hidden Forever (Proverbs 10:9)
Proverbs 10:9 contrasts the security of integrity with the certainty of exposure. Consider what your life would reveal if nothing stayed hidden, and reflect on repentance, walking in God’s ways, and security in Christ.
Are You Teachable? Part Two (Proverbs 15:5)
The wise are willing to listen. Proverbs 15:5 continues the question of teachability, challenging stubbornness and inviting us to love God’s instruction, seek correction, and open our hearts to His Word.
Are You Teachable? Part One (Proverbs 10:17)
Are you teachable? Proverbs 10:17 shows how receiving instruction leads toward life and influences those around us. Reflect on listening to God’s Word, receiving the Gospel, and asking Him for a heart that wants to learn.
Why Rejecting Correction Is Just… Stupid (Proverbs 12:1)
Proverbs 12:1 speaks plainly about loving discipline and rejecting reproof. Through the example of Teddy resisting help, consider how pride keeps us from receiving correction and ask God to teach our hearts to love what He loves.
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.
Rest, Delight, and the Father’s Discipline (Proverbs 29:17)
Proverbs 29:17 offers wisdom about discipline, rest, and delight. Reflect on loving parental correction and on Jesus, who bore our sin so that we could find forgiveness, righteousness, and lasting rest in Him.
Peace or Plenty—Which Would You Choose? (Proverbs 17:1)
Proverbs 17:1 values peace over a house full of feasting and strife. Reflect on contentment, relationships, and the peace found in Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Inside Impacts Out! (Proverbs 14:30)
Inside impacts out. Through Proverbs 14:30, a basketball illustration, and Jesus’ rebuke of the Pharisees, consider what is shaping your heart and why lasting change begins with Jesus transforming you from within.
How To Rest Satisfied (Proverbs 19:23)
Where is true satisfaction found? Proverbs 19:23 points to the fear of the Lord, exploring the life, peace, and eternal hope that come from surrendering to God rather than chasing what the world offers.
The Bible: Your Guide, Guardian, and Companion (Proverbs 6:20-22)
Proverbs 6:20-22 pictures God’s Word as a guide, guardian, and companion. Keep Scripture close to your heart and reflect on how it leads, protects, and speaks personally as you walk with Christ.
The Secret to Secure and Sweet Rest (Proverbs 3:21-24)
Proverbs 3:21-24 connects keeping wisdom in view with security and sweet rest. Reflect on keeping Christ at the center and the peace He offers as we walk, lie down, and face uncertain circumstances.
The Danger of Praise (Proverbs 27:21)
Proverbs 27:21 shows how praise tests our hearts. Consider how you receive praise, what you praise, and how to sift out pride and flattery while offering the glory to Jesus.
A False Witness Will Fall (Proverbs 19:5)
Proverbs 19:5 reminds us that falsehood will face judgment and our words matter. Praise God for Christ’s victory, examine your speech, and turn to His grace and Spirit for the strength to speak truth.
The Power of a Truthful Witness (Proverbs 14:25)
A truthful witness saves lives. Proverbs 14:25 reminds us of the power of testimony, the danger of lies, and the opportunities God gives us to share what Jesus has done with someone who needs to hear.
The Dangers of Loose Lips and Gossiping Friends (Proverbs 20:19)
Proverbs 20:19 warns against careless speech and gossiping company. Examine your words and friendships, and look to Jesus for grace and wisdom to speak words that heal rather than harm.