Episode 268: Proverbs 19

Today's prayer meditation is on Proverbs 19

I would rather tell the truth, even if it leads to poverty, than to live dishonestly. Perjury won't go unpunished, and liars get all that they deserve. The habitual liar is doomed. I know the best way to live is with your revelation-knowledge, Father. Without it, I would grow impatient and run right into error. I have seen people ruin their own lives and blame it on you. You have provided us with everything we need for life and Godliness. 

I consider myself wealthy if I have faithful and loving friends. It seems like everyone wants to be close to the rich and famous, but I find that if I maintain a generous spirit, I will always have all the friends I want. When a person is poor in spirit, even his own family has no use for him. His friends will avoid him. Even if he begs for help, they won't respond.

Father, I love wisdom. I learn all I can and my life flourishes and prospers.

I will admit, Father, sometimes it doesn't seem right when I see people prosper who don't live right. But I know that you will ultimately set things right. So I mind my own business, and keep my life on track, and that keeps me busy enough without worrying about someone else's life. 

I try to always be understanding, and demonstrate patience. Mercy often means holding my tongue. When I'm insulted, I'm quick to forgive and forget. I know it is virtuous to overlook an offense. 

Your rage, Father, is like the roar of a lion, but your sweet favor is like a gentle, refreshing rain. 

I am diligent and will never go hungry. I honor your holy instructions, and life goes well for me. I know that to despise your ways and choose my own plans instead, would only lead to destruction. 

I follow your direction and I give to the poor. I know that you consider it a personal loan, Father, and that you will repay me in full for the good I do.

I am not afraid to discipline my child, and I do not indulge him or allow myself to be swayed by his protests. I know that a hot-tempered man has to pay the price for his anger. If I bail him out once, I'll have to do it a dozen times. It's better to let him pay for his mistakes and learn his lesson.

I listen well to wise counsel, and I am willing to learn from correction. In so doing, I become wise. 

I have had many ideas concerning your plans for my life, Father. But I have discovered that only the designs of your purpose succeed in the end. 

I display tender mercies to others, and do not make promises I cannot keep. I live a life of abandoned love, surrendered before you in awe, Father. And I experience abundant life, continual protection and complete satisfaction. 

So be it. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. 

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