Glimpses From Birthday Celebrations And The Proverbs Journey

Wow, October is flying right by!  This month is always incredibly full for us ~ amidst lots of work and activities and responsibilities are several family birthdays.  We have already celebrated my mom (with a fun surprise party for her 60th) and Jimmy (with a date day for the two of us and date night with friends)... next up is Trevor!

I have been enjoying continuing on in my Proverbs study, and hope you have too!  I am always struck by so many verses in each chapter.  I have gotten behind on updating, but here are some of the Proverbs that have stood out to me lately...

Proverbs 17

Proverbs 17:9 "Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends."

Proverbs 17:22 "A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person's strength."

Proverbs 18

Proverbs 18:7 "The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips."

Proverbs 18:10 "The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to Him and are safe."

Proverbs 18:15 "Intelligent people are always ready to learn.  Their ears are open for knowledge."

Proverbs 19

Proverbs 19:2 "Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes."

Proverbs 19:18 "Discipline your children while there is hope.  Otherwise you will ruin their lives."

Proverbs 19:23 "Fear of the Lord leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm."

Proverbs 20

Proverbs 20:1 "Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls.  Those led astray by drink cannot be wise."

Proverbs 20:7 "The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them."

Proverbs 20:11 "Even children are known by the way they act, whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right."

Proverbs 20:23 "The Lord detests double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales."

Proverbs 21

Proverbs 21:2 "People may be right in their own eyes, but the Lord examines the heart."

Proverbs 21:9 "It's better to live alone in the corner of an attic than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home."

Proverbs 21:23 "Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble."

Proverbs 22

Proverbs 22:6 "Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it."

Proverbs 22:15 "A youngster's heart is filled with foolishness, but physical discipline will drive it far away."

Proverbs 23

Proverbs 23:17-18 "Don't envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord. You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed."

Proverbs 24

Proverbs 24:5 "The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger."

Proverbs 24:17-18 "Don't rejoice when your enemies fall; don't be happy when they stumble.  For the Lord will be displeased with you and will turn His anger away from them."

Proverbs 25

Proverbs 25:17 "Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket."

Proverbs 25:28 "A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls."

Proverbs 26

Proverbs 26:17 "Interfering in someone else's argument is as foolish as yanking a dog's ears."

Proverbs 26:20 "Fire goes out without wood, and quarrels disappear when gossip stops."

Proverbs 26:22 "Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one's heart."

Only a few more days left in this wonderful month!  

Hope you will join me in reading the last chapters on this journey!