Tag: Proverbs
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The Gift of God’s Timing: When Two Are Better Than One
Many have questioned over the last several years—why I haven’t been in a relationship, why I haven’t settled down with someone, why I have chosen to remain single. The truth? This is why—because I knew deep down a love like this existed, and I wasn’t going to give up on that. In many of these…
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The Gift of a Tranquil Heart
A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh. (Proverbs 14:29) I asked the Lord to perfect my heart however He saw fit. He told me I needed to learn tranquility and then live in it. . What does it mean to be tranquil? I asked, eager to learn His ways. The tranquil heart doesn’t resist…
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The Gift of Good Medicine
A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. (Proverbs 17:22) This verse has been ringing my ears these days. What exactly is a joyful heart, and why does God tell us it’s good medicine? Like any good medicine, we must go to the doctor to receive it. In order…
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The Gift of Her Clothing
Strength and dignity are her clothing. (Proverbs 31:25) In this photo, I’m wearing my new/old favorite top. I discovered this little treasure in the midst of a pile of clothes my mom was getting ready to donate. My mom has given so much to me—new clothes and old, but my most favorite “hammy downs” are…
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The Gift of a Hidden Thing
It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, and the glory of kings is to search it out. (Proverbs 25:2) A friend and I decided to do an “escape room” recently, and we had so much fun! One of the rules to the game was that we must go into the room with…
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The Gift of a Bold Believer
The righteous are as bold as a lion. (Proverbs 28:1) God calls us to be bold in our faith, but what does it mean to be bold? It doesn’t mean loud nor aggressive; it doesn’t mean attention-seeking nor reckless. Boldness is having a strong, vivid character—clear and confident—as well as the ability to take risks,…
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The Gift of His Footsteps
Man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. (Proverbs 16:9) Planning is pretty much second nature to me. It’s in my DNA; I plan; I prepare, and I get things done. I had a thought recently, though. The most wonderful things in my life are things I didn’t plan for; they are the…
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The Gift of Knowing Him: Taking a Closer Look at Proverbs 31:25
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. (Proverbs 31:25) I’ve been meditating on this scripture lately. What does it mean to be clothed with strength and dignity? You can’t go to the mall and find either of these things. Strength and dignity is spiritual clothing—they come from…
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The Gift of a Wife: Becoming the Proverbs 31 Woman
He who finds a wife finds a good thing. (Proverbs 18:22) What makes a wife? A wedding ceremony, a ring on your finger, a shared bank account and living space? I want to make a bit of an ironic claim: The “Proverbs 31 woman” was a wife before she had a husband and would have…
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The Gift of God’s Protection
I have a list of my passwords for all my different accounts. If one were to obtain this list, they would see that my longest and strongest password is for this blog. Everything I create is precious to me, and I take good care of it. I protect it. God too puts a password on…
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