Guarding against anxiety and worry

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Prov 19:11, 20-23 (NASB)

A man's discretion makes him slow to anger,  And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

Listen to counsel and accept discipline,  That you may be wise the rest of your days. 

Many plans are in a man's heart,  But the counsel of the Lord  will stand.

 What is desirable in a man is his  kindness,  And  it is  better to be a poor man than a liar. 

The fear of the Lord    leads  to life,  So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.

O -   God's word is true and without negative thought or anxious contemplation.   By saturating my mind with his truth and view life and circumstances through his perspective I can walk confidently in the path he has me on.   These specific truths from Solomon in Proverbs remind us that the character and habits of one that is walking in God's truth , are to be slow to anger, to accept discipline,  to be kind, to seek the council of the Lord, and to reverent follow God. 

A - The application for me is to recognize that I need God desperately to transform me daily through his word, so that I can endure through times of anxiety and worry, to be strengthened and edified daily by his words and guidance,  so I might ground my anger, and learn his loving kindness.  

P - Dear heavenly Father, thank you for you grace, and guidance and protection over this season.  I feel you have seen me be deconstructed during my time here in Monterey, and I pray that it is you that is rebuilding me for your purposes.   I pray all this in Jesus name, Amen.

Leading and leaders - wisdom in following and leading

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A righteous man who walks in his integrity-
How blessed are his sons after him. (Proverbs 20:7 NASB)

Man's steps are ordained by the LORD,
How then can man understand his way? (Proverbs 20:24 NASB)

Every man's way is right in his own eyes,
But the LORD weighs the hearts. (Proverbs 21:2 NASB)

Do not associate with a man given to anger;
Or go with a hot-tempered man, Or you will learn his ways
And find a snare for yourself. (Proverbs 22:24, 25 NASB)

Do you see a man skilled in his work?
He will stand before kings;
He will not stand before obscure men. (Proverbs 22:29 NASB)

When you sit down to dine with a ruler,
Consider carefully what is before you, Do not weary yourself to gain wealth,
Cease from your consideration of it. (Proverbs 23:1, 4 NASB)


O - The ways I am to follow I must be thoughtful and discerning of. If I am not going to isolate myself in a cocoon of Christians, I must make decisions about whose ways and values I will admire. I will admire Gods ways; when at work or in the world I will admire men after god's heart, especially those who display their faith confidently in the work place and in leading their families.

A - the application for me is to despite my tendency to look to authority figures for approval, I must still be discerning of God's truths and Gods ways. I must work confidently and with the peace to know God's ways are better than the worlds ways.

P - dear Heavenly Father, thank you for grace, and guidance today through your word.

God perfect provision

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Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it
Than a house full of feasting with strife. (Proverbs 17:1 NASB)

He who conceals a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends. (Proverbs 17:9 NASB)

The beginning of strife is like letting out water,
So abandon the quarrel before it breaks out. (Proverbs 17:14 NASB)

He who restrains his words has knowledge,
And he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. (Proverbs 17:27 NASB)

The mind of the prudent acquires knowledge,
And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. A man's gift makes room for him
And brings him before great men. (Proverbs 18:15, 16 NASB)

He who finds a wife finds a good thing
And obtains favor from the LORD. (Proverbs 18:22 NASB)

Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurries his footsteps errs. (Proverbs 19:2 NASB)

House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers,
But a prudent wife is from the LORD. (Proverbs 19:14 NASB)

Discipline your son while there is hope,
And do not desire his death. (Proverbs 19:18 NASB)

Many plans are in a man's heart,
But the counsel of the LORD will stand. (Proverbs 19:21 NASB)

O - The wise council of The Lord from these proverbs shows the diversity and who lenses of His wisdom. From relationships with our wife, our kids, our family ,our co workers. There is wise council which is behavior and a heart that represents God well. Both humility and hunger for knowledge, acceptance of correction and gracefulness in correcting. Gods plan for our life is perfectly sufficient and our only hardship is to understand his ways and follow Him.

A - The application for me is to recognize that these proverbs can serve as markers to remind me to be thankful for Gods perfect provision, in material things, in a wife, in children, and in skills and knowledge. I must trust in these perfect provisions to continue walk in the circumstances God has placed me in for His glory.

P - dear Heavenly Father, thank you for you perfect provision. I pray Lord you would build my confidence, patience, and prudence in heart, mind and soul in the days ahead.

Uprooted lies in me and planting Gods truth

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Where no oxen are, the manger is clean,
But much revenue comes by the strength of the ox. (Proverbs 14:4 NASB

The backslider in heart will have his fill of his own ways,
But a good man will be satisfied with his. (Proverbs 14:14 NASB)

He who is slow to anger has great understanding,
But he who is quick-tempered exalts folly. (Proverbs 14:29 NASB)

A gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger. (Proverbs 15:1 NASB)

A soothing tongue is a tree of life,
But perversion in it crushes the spirit. (Proverbs 15:4 NASB)

The fear of the LORD is the instruction for wisdom,
And before honor comes humility. (Proverbs 15:33 NASB)

When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. (Proverbs 16:7 NASB

The mind of man plans his way,
But the LORD directs his steps. (Proverbs 16:9 NASB)

He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. (Proverbs 16:32 NASB)

O - emotional intelligence is what gods proverbs translated to today are saying . There are wise ways, which honor God, respect people, and bring life and not death. These are t
Hose ways.


A - For me it has been my walk with Christ goal to unwrap and rid myself of habits that halve taken root in me . The habits formed in quick to anger,full of pride, haunted by low self worth are we're the battle is. Today I desire to replace thosemwithnGods love and truth.

P - dear heavenly father thank you for helping me resume my therapy of soak in your word, allowing it to remove and restore. I pray your truths you would plant in my heart, and uproot any lies that remain. I pray all this in Jesus name, Amen.

Woes of wisdom to guide my feet

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When pride comes, then comes dishonor,
But with the humble is wisdom. (Proverbs 11:2 NASB)

Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
But righteousness delivers from death. (Proverbs 11:4 NASB)

Where there is no guidance the people fall,
But in abundance of counselors there is victory. (Proverbs 11:14 NASB)

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
But he who hates reproof is stupid. (Proverbs 12:1 NASB)

There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing. (Proverbs 12:18 NASB)

The hand of the diligent will rule,
But the slack hand will be put to forced labor. Anxiety in a man's heart weighs it down,
But a good word makes it glad. (Proverbs 12:24, 25 NASB)

The one who guards his mouth preserves his life;
The one who opens wide his lips comes to ruin. (Proverbs 13:3 NASB)

He who withholds his rod hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines him diligently. (Proverbs 13:24 NASB)

O- Words of wisdom feed my head, heart, and soul all at the same time. They provide woes of reminder, word o encouragement, and words of rebuke; all are necessary. I must continue to allow these words of truth to fill me and replace my own perverse thoughts.

A- The application of these proverbs is a reminder to maintain a humble, but diligent perspective on life. Worries or concerns about my position or wealth , yield a life much less than God intended. Keeping good company of wise men and women of God,

P - thank you lord for your continued investment in me. Pleas continue to feed and lift me up so that the days ahead I may continue to represent Jesus well here on earth.

Wisdom of proverbs

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Let your fountain be blessed,
And rejoice in the wife of your youth. As a loving hind and a graceful doe,
Let her breasts satisfy you at all times;
Be exhilarated always with her love. (Proverbs 5:18, 19 NASB)

Give no sleep to your eyes,
Nor slumber to your eyelids; Go to the ant, O sluggard,
Observe her ways and be wise, How long will you lie down, O sluggard?
When will you arise from your sleep? "A little sleep, a little slumber,
A little folding of the hands to rest"- (Proverbs 6:4, 6, 9, 10 NASB)

"Blessed is the man who listens to me,
Watching daily at my gates,
Waiting at my doorposts. "For he who finds me finds life
And obtains favor from the LORD. (Proverbs 8:34, 35 NASB)


When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But he who restrains his lips is wise. It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich,
And He adds no sorrow to it. (Proverbs 10:19, 22 NASB)


o - I must continue to act on what I know I am called to do, to act wisely, to live lovingly, and to bring people together, not tear them apart. I must do so the same at home and at work. I must fight the temptation to do nothing and observe life, but also be prudent with my words and actions.

A - I must be exhorted by the word of God today to not live passively in my love and leadership of those in my life.

P - dear Lord thank you for restoring my interest and encouraging me in my devotions. Please lord fill me with your spirit, guide me, prompt me so that I may be a man after you and be used to reach the people you have placed in my life.

Words of wisdom before the move

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"For the waywardness of the naive will kill them,
And the complacency of fools will destroy them. (Proverbs 1:32 NASB)

For if you cry for discernment,
Lift your voice for understanding; If you seek her as silver
And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will discern the fear of the LORD
And discover the knowledge of God. So you will walk in the way of good men
And keep to the paths of the righteous. For the upright will live in the land
And the blameless will remain in it; (Proverbs 2:3-5, 20, 21 NASB)


Do not let kindness and truth leave you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart. Trust in the LORD with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:3, 5, 6 NASB)


Honor the LORD from your wealth
And from the first of all your produce; (Proverbs 3:9 NASB)

How blessed is the man who finds wisdom
And the man who gains understanding. Her ways are pleasant ways
And all her paths are peace. (Proverbs 3:13, 17 NASB)


O - god is reminding me through his word that peace comes from seeking his ways, because they are better than our ways. daily seeking his discernment and wisdom keep me in his pleasant ways and brings peace.

a - I must continue to read and reflect on his word, continue in prayer to seek guidance, and listen to discern his ways through the day.

P - thank you Lord for continue to invest in me, never changing , ever faithful you are the true constant.