Monday, April 02, 2007

April 2 - Words of the Wise

Today's Reading:
O.T. - Psalm 37 - 38
N.T. - Revelation 6

Focus Verses: Psalm 37:30-31
30 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just. 31 The law of his God is in his heart; his feet do not slip.

Insight:
Having the truth of Scripture hidden in my heart will give stability to my life. God's wisdom and truth in my heart will be apparent in the words I say and the way I say them.

Response and Action:
I will read the Scriptures every day and apply them to my life. Knowing God's word will help me live a stable and healthy life and help me to speak with wisdom and truth.

O God, may the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight. Help me to know and understand your word, that my mouth might speak truth and wisdom. Help me to walk with integrity and to speak and act justly. Give me the heart that is guided and shaped by your Spirit, that my mouth would be a blessing to others. Amen.

Proverbs: 2:36
"For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."

Resources:
Renovation of the Heart: Putting on the Character of Christ
by Dallas Willard