I woke up around 7am, this morning, and began my normal time of devotion. My daily devotion time normally includes God’s word, my journal, and prayer – not necessarily in that order. Actually, what I enjoy most is the fact that either of these three items may spill out differently on any given day.
For example, this morning appeared fairly routine at first. I started off in my journal, then I moved to read a chapter in Proverbs. I try to read the chapter that corresponds with the date, so today I read chapter 12. I completed the chapter and was about to read it again when I heard, “Monica, write down the promises, the truths from this chapter in Proverbs.” Hmm… Ok, why not!
I was so encouraged as I wrote that I immediately knew I must share them with you:
v. 2: A good man obtains favor of the Lord.
v. 3: The root of righteousness shall not be moved.
v. 4: A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband.
v. 6: The mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
v. 7: The house of the righteous shall stand.
v. 11: He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread.
v. 12: The root of righteous yields fruit.
v. 13: The just come out of trouble.
v. 14: The recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
v. 19: The lip of truth shall be established forever.
v. 21: There shall no evil happen to the just.
V.22: They that deal truly are the Lord’s delight.
v. 24: The hand of the diligent shall bear rule.
v. 25: A good word makes a man’s heart glad.
v.28 (the chapter’s last verse and quite a culmination, I might add): In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.
These words were like an energy drink for me this morning, and I hope they encourage you just as much!
P.S. Make sure you share any promises of Proverbs Chapter 12 that I may have overlooked. 😉