Episode 272: Proverbs 23

Today's Prayer Meditation is on Proverbs 23

I consider my manners. I keep in mind who I am with and behave accordingly. I am careful to curb my appetite and catch myself before I fall into the trap of wanting everything that I see.

I do not crave the delicacies of an influential host. They may have an ulterior motive in having me as their guest.

I do not compare myself to the rich. I surrender my selfish ambition and evaluate them properly. 

I know that as soon as I start counting my wealth, it sprouts wings and flies away like an eagle in the sky, for I have switched my focus from what is important and eternal to things that are temporal. 

I am sensible when I am offered favors by a begrudging host. I do not take more than I should. Outwardly, he may seem generous when he is actually thinking about the cost and his heart resents everything I take. As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. I will be sorry I took anything at all, and my gratitude will be wasted. 

I don't waste my breath trying to give wise advice to a rebellious fool. It will only be despised. 

I will not take what doesn't belong to me, or attempt to take anything from the fatherless. For you, Father, are a mighty protector, and a loving redeemer. You watch over your children.

I pay close attention to your teaching and correction, Father. I open my heart to every word of instruction.

I do not withhold appropriate discipline from my child, but punish him when he needs it. Punishment, though difficult for both of us, could be the very thing that teaches him a lifelong lesson.

I fill my heart with your wisdom, Father. I want nothing more than to please you. I speak your words, for they are anointed. 

I don't allow the actions of evil men to make me angry, and I don't envy their worldly position or their wealth. Instead, I burn with unrelenting passion
as I worship you in holy awe. My future is bright and filled with a living hope
that will never fade away.

I listen to you, Father, and grow in wisdom and my heart is drawn into understanding that empowers me to make right decisions. 

I don't live in excess or waste my life away with frivolous things. Those who sleep their lives away end up broke.

I respect my father and mother. Without them I wouldn’t even be here. I did not neglect them when they grew old, but cared for them as they had cared for me when I was a child. 

I embrace the truth and I hold it close. I don’t let go of wisdom, instruction, and life-giving understanding. I know that living in godliness brought my parents great joy--nothing could make a parent more proud. 

I fully embrace your instruction. I give you my heart, and I delight in your ways. I am known as one who enjoys the company of the lovers of God.

Father, may your heart be filled with joy and gladness because of me. 

So be it. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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