This January I will begin a journey that I've never really taken before in quite the same way. I've decided to offer myself intentionally and vulnerably to God's Word in the book of Proverbs.
Thirty-one days, 31 chapters. Not that I could consume all that is offered in this book so filled with wisdom in one short month, but for these 31 days I am committed to opening my mind and my life to its direction.
I often consider questions about life and living—those life issues that each of us face about relationships, finances, issues of godly living, and the list goes on. Within the 31 chapters of Proverbs God speaks bluntly as to how we as His children ought to live, make decisions, treat others, who we ought to associate with, issues of anger, greed, humility, temper, love, justice, loyalty, generosity…
These are not only words I need to hear but respond to so that others might truly identify Christ in me. And that I might continue to strive to live a life that glorifies Him, a life that provides me with an inexplicable peace and joy beyond this world and the challenges of daily living.
These words are for everyone—men, women, husbands, wives, children, pastors, leaders, fathers, and mothers. These are words worth reading and reflecting on. Some are hard to hear, some convict, others provide hope and light.
The Message paraphrases Proverbs 1:7 as, “Start with God—the first step to learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.”
Begin this New Year by seeking God's wisdom. Take the next 31 days and become a sponge of these words of wisdom. Allow them to shape your life like that of Christ, and choose to live in His ways.
Journey with me.
Just a thought…
