Author Archives: chrisresig

“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” (Proverbs 14:12) The conclusion lies in the fear of the Lord. In you Lord I find life, A reverent respect of who you are and who I am.  You are the founation of real life.  Lord, in you isContinue reading “Proverbs 14”

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12) Lord, I wonder how many people use the first half of this verse to justify the demand to obtain or get whatever things are desired within the mind, body, and soul of each person?  In keeping withour world, everythingContinue reading “Proverbs 13”

“The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him.  When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” (Proverbs 11:1-2) “A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.” (Proverbs 11:18)  “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise savesContinue reading “Proverbs 11”

“The fear of the LORD adds length to life…” “The prospect of the righteous is joy…” “The way of the LORD is a refuge for the blameless…” “The righteous will never be uprooted…” “From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom…” “The lips of the righteous know what finds favor…” (Proverbs 10:27-32Continue reading “Proverbs 10”

“Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord.  They will proclaim his righteousness, declaring to a people yet unborn: He has done it!” (Psalm 22:30-31) “Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning. (Proverbs 9:9)” Lord, all your peoples will serve you All your peoplesContinue reading “Psalm 22”

“Serve the LORD with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.  Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment.    Blessed are all who take refuge in him.” (Psalm 2:11-12) “I love those who love me, and those who seek me findContinue reading “Psalm 2”

“My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you.” (Proverbs 7:1) “Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart.” (Proverbs 7:3) “Now then, my sons, listen to me; pay attention to what I say.” (Proverbs 7:24) Lord, I pray that I may always be open to your instruction in myContinue reading “Proverbs 7”

“Allow no sleep to your eyes, no slumber to your eyelids.” (Proverbs 6:4) “When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.” (Proverbs 6:22) Lord, I pray that I may not become complacent in pouring into my realtionship with you.  In the midstContinue reading “Proverbs 6”

“For your ways are in full view of the LORD,    and he examines all your paths.  The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast. For lack of discipline they will die, led astray by their own great folly.” (Proverbs 5:21-23) Lord, all my deeds and all my ways are evil. Continue reading “Proverbs 5”

“The LORD has kept the promise he made: I have succeeded David my father and now I sit on the throne of Israel, just as the LORD promised, and I have built the temple for the Name of the LORD, the God of Israel.” (1 Kings 8:20) I instruct you in the way of wisdomContinue reading “Proverbs 4”