Greetings
Prayer Warriors,
Nothing
makes me smile quite like the wisdom of the book of Proverbs. I decided to see what light it could shed on
marriages. Lord,
open the hearts and minds of your dear prayer warriors and speak to them
through these proverbs.
The fear of the Lord is the
beginning of wisdom. The foolish despise wisdom as well as doctrine. Proverbs
1:7
Those who walk uprightly fear the
LORD, but those who are devious in their ways spurn him. 14:2
Do not let love and fidelity
forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your
heart. Then will you win favor and esteem before God and human beings. Trust in
the LORD with all your heart, on your own intelligence do not rely; In all your
ways be mindful of him, and he will make straight your paths. Do not be wise in
your own eyes, but fear the LORD and turn away from evil; This will mean health
for your flesh and vigor for your bones. Honor the LORD with your wealth, with
first fruits of all your produce; 3:3-9
One who winks at a fault causes
trouble, but one who frankly reproves promotes peace. 10:10
Hatred stirs up disputes, but
love covers all offenses. 10:12
A diligent woman is a crown to
her husband. And she who acts with confusion as to which things are worthy is
decay to his bones. 12:4
A wise woman builds up her
household. But a foolish one will pull down with her own hands what has been
built up. 14:1
Who can find a woman of worth?
Far beyond jewels is her value. Her husband trusts her judgment; he does not
lack income. She brings him profit, not loss, all the days of her life.
31:10-12
Charm is deceptive and beauty
fleeting; the woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. 31:30
Lord, help those who have vowed to uphold
marriage to see the wisdom of your teachings.
May we hear your voice affirming, confirming, and reproving us. For who loves us more than you? Bless us, so that by loving you in return, we
are fully sustained.
Peace, Joy, and
Love,
Janet
Encourage another
and pass it on!
