Episode 270: Proverbs 21

Today's Prayer Meditation is on Proverbs 21

Father God, steer my heart for your purposes. I know it's as easy for you to direct me as it is for you to direct the course of a stream. 

You know my heart, Father, better than I do myself. I may think I'm right, but you thoroughly examine my motives. Nothing is hidden from you. 

I know you would rather I demonstrate godliness and justice than merely offer a sacrifice. 

Keep me from arrogance, superiority and pride. These are fruits of sin. Instead, help me to develop the fruit of the Spirit. 

Fill my mind with your brilliant ideas, Father. Ideas that will pay off and bring prosperity. Keep me from making hasty, impatient decisions that only lead to financial loss. No doubt I could make a fortune dishonestly, many people do, but such actions lead to destruction in the long run. 

I will never rebel against you, Father, and reject your truth for the love of evil. That lifestyle would only drag me into darkness. 

My innocence can be seen by my honest, sincere ways. I show mercy, and I get mercy in return. 

I have no desire to learn my lessons the hard way, Father, so I will remain teachable. I know that if I remain in your righteousness, you will give me the ability to bring the light of instruction to the wicked, even though I despise what the wicked do. You don't want even one of your children to perish. So use me, Father, to reach those who have lost their way.

I open my heart to the cries of the poor. And if someone is angry with me, I love to surprise them with a secret gift and watch their anger disappear. I know that a kind, generous gift goes a long way to soothe the anger of one who is livid. 

I celebrate and rejoice when justice is served. I embrace the ways of wisdom and travel in the realm of your spiritual light. 

I do not love pleasure for pleasure’s sake. That is a sure path to poverty. I know that indulging in a life of luxury cannot make me wealthy.

I find delightful treasures and the oil of the Holy Spirit in the house of wisdom. I do not squander what I have been given. I chase after righteousness, and all my dreams come true:
an abundant life drenched with favor and a fountain that overflows with satisfaction.

With your wisdom, I can go up against the city of the mighty, release breakthrough, and bring down strongholds.  

I watch my words and am careful what I say, and I have surprisingly few troubles in life. 

I do not take the easy way out. I don't think only of myself, or how I can add to my wealth and possessions. I have learned the secret: Extravagant giving never leads to poverty. I can never out give you, Father. 

But, I do not give just to get. I know that if I bring an offering to you with an ulterior motive, it amounts to nothing but hypocrisy and manipulation.

I am honest in words and actions, and the words I speak stand the test of time. Out of my love for you, Father, comes a holy confidence. I know that you are with me always. I do not forsake preparation, but I know that ultimately, victory comes from you, Father. The battle is yours. 

So be it. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. 

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