“Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gets understanding, for her profit is better than the profit of silver, and her increase better than fine gold.” Proverbs 3:13-14
The wisdom and understanding gained through the study of God’s Word bring blessing and happiness far greater than anything that can be obtained with silver or gold. The Scriptures make us wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus and teach us how to live godly lives in this world (2 Tim. 3:14-17).
Move me to read and study Your Word, O God, and grant me wisdom to see my sinfulness but also to see my hope and salvation in Christ Jesus and His cross. In His name, I pray. Amen.
“My son, despise not the discipline of the LORD or be weary of His correction, for whom the LORD loves He corrects, as a father the son in whom he delights. “ Proverbs 3:11-12
Those who trust in God and the promises of His Word willingly accept the LORD’s discipline and correction, even though it may be unpleasant (He may afflict us or take from us our goods, health, or loved ones) because we know that He, as our loving Heavenly Father, is working for our good to keep us in the true faith, trusting in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Grant that I willingly endure Your discipline, O LORD, and hold fast to the promises of Your Word unto life everlasting. Amen.
“Honor the LORD with your substance, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; then will your barns be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.” Proverbs 3:9-10
When we truly fear, love, and trust in the LORD God, our Maker and Redeemer, we will honor Him with all we possess and give to Him our best, trusting that He will provide more than enough to meet our needs.
Forgive me, O LORD, for my failures to honor, love, and trust You above all things. I pray in the name of Jesus, who loved me and gave Himself for me as a perfect sacrifice for my sins. Amen.
“Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be healing to your flesh, and strength to your bones.” Proverbs 3:7-8
We often feel that we know better than the LORD God and His Word. However, the Scriptures admonish us not to be wise in our own eyes, but rather to fear and respect the LORD God, listen to His Word, repent of the sin and evil in our lives, and seek God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ’s innocent suffering and death in our stead. That will bring health to our bodies and strength to our bones.
O LORD God, Your Word is right, and I am wrong when I go my own way. Pardon my sin for the sake of Christ Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross, and lead me to walk in accordance with Your holy Word. Amen.
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
We are willing to trust the LORD when His Word coincides with our desires and thinking, but not so much when it doesn’t. True wisdom tells us to trust the LORD with all our hearts in everything and not to depend upon our understanding. It urges us to acknowledge the LORD, our Maker, in all our ways and to trust in Him to direct our paths.
O LORD, grant me the wisdom to trust You fully in all things and to walk in Your ways rather than my own. Amen.
