I've made it a point to at least get in a chapter from Sol's primer every day. The neat thing about that is that when I miss a day, I can just look at the calendar and pick up reading the chapter that matches the date.
Now here' s something that is worth noting. When I go back and read a missed chapter, almost without fail the hand comes up unbidden and smacks me on the forehead as I realize I shouldn't have missed that day's proverb.
So the following choice morsels are taken from todays chapter. Number 29.
This one keeps popping up on my radar. Though, to be honest, it's only the second time in the last, oh... little over a month I guess... that it's popped up on my radar. Perhaps I'm reading too much into it, but I really don't think so.
A man who hardens his neck after much reproof will suddenly be broken beyond remedy. - Proverbs 29:1 [NASB]This next one really just jumped off the page at me. Especially the part about there being no rest.
When a wise man has a controversy with a foolish man, The foolish man either rages or laughs, and there is no rest. - Proverbs 29:9 [NASB]I imagine that those who know me don't think of me as being one who is prone to losing my temper, but just the same, it does happen. I'm pretty sure that internalizing anger, as is my tendency, is no better than raging. I also now know that there's a difference between internalizing it , and keeping a reign on it.
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. - Proverbs 29:11 [NASB]These tell me that it's good to discipline my sons. It also reminds me that when I start to whine and complain about wanting my own way, that I'm being child-like. I have to believe that since God wrote these, that He lives by them as well. And that as His son... well... you get the picture.
The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child who gets his own way brings shame to his mother. - Proverbs 29:15 [NASB]
Correct your son, and he will give you comfort; He will also delight your soul. - Proverbs 29:17 [NASB]
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Dude--weird. I had Proverbs on the brain this morning. I have been thinking about the mystery of how we are invited to partner with God and demonstrate his character. He doesn't just boss us in how we are to relate to Him or others, but allows us to choose our responses and behavior and attitude. Amazing. And a serious responsibility that has ramifications far beyond what I see in my average day. In many ways, I have some part in choosing my level of brokenness and how those around me are touched by it. And we all affect more people than we think we do.
Good reminder as I step into my day. Thanks, Matt.
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