Proverbs

Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control. - Proverbs 25:28

The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. - Proverbs 21:5

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. - Proverbs 18:24

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. - Proverbs 17:22

A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger quiets contention. - Proverbs 15:18

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1. What does the Bible actually say about failure? More than you think. 2. 'Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again.' - Proverbs 24:16. The falling is assumed. The rising is the point. 3. 'For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God.' - 1 Corinthians 15:9. Paul never stopped being amazed that God used him anyway. 4. 'The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.' - Psalm 34:18. He doesn't pull back when you fall apart. He moves closer. 5. 'If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.' - 1 John 1:9. Not maybe. Not eventually. He simply does it. 6. 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' - 2 Corinthians 12:9. He doesn't work despite your weakness. He works through it. 7. 'Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning.' - Lamentations 3:22-23. Tomorrow morning is a fresh start. Every single time. 8. 'There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.' - Romans 8:1. Not less condemnation. Not condemnation with an asterisk. None. 9. 'He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.' - Philippians 1:6. Your failure did not cancel the work. He's still building. 10. Failure is not the final word. Save this for when you need the reminder.

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. - Proverbs 27:17

How to handle a difficult boss, biblically…1. If you’re wanting fire to fall from heaven and consume them, this post won’t help. But if you want God’s way…2. Work for a different boss. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” - Colossians 3:233. Don’t match their vibe. “A gentle answer turns away wrath.” - Proverbs 15:14. Pray for them. “Pray for those who persecute you.” - Matthew 5:445. Set boundaries respectfully. Just look at the life of Daniel.6. Remember: Your worth isn’t determined by your boss’s opinion of you.

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1: Trusting God is easy when life is good. But what about when it’s hard? 2: When the prayers feel unanswered. When the waiting feels too long. When the outcome feels uncertain. 3: Trusting God doesn’t mean you have all the answers. It's believing He does. 4: If you’re in a difficult season right now: God hasn’t forgotten you. He's working it all out, even if you can't see it.

Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. - Proverbs 14:29

"The reward for humility and fear of the LORD is riches and honor and life." - Proverbs 22:4

The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him. – Proverbs 20:7

The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out. - Proverbs 17:14

People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy. - Proverbs 28:13

A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. - Proverbs 15:1

"Her children rise up and call her blessed..." Happy Mother's Day!

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. – Proverbs 31:28

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Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her. - Proverbs 31:28