Day 8 170108 Proverbs Chapter 29

Key verses ===> 29:4, 29:5, 29:11, 29:15, 29:20, 29:22, 29:25

quite a long chapter today with many key verses, however before i start i want to thank God for getting me through the situation yesterday! anyway i feel that this week is going to be a week that tests my faith in God. but through it all i will choose to trust in Him! once again i just cant help but be amazed at how much i look forward to quiet time wach and every day!

Ok, the first key verse, verse 4 tells us a fact of life, sort of, but if we really look into the verse, we can see that not only is it true but it is also the very basis of leadership, as a leader we have to be fair and just. just like how God is just. i am reminded that through God is just, many a time we think that it is unfair that some situations happen to us. however, as i thought more into it, i feel God telling me that once again, He puts us through what we go through because He has the best in store for us. how else can He say that He is a just God if He doesnt give us the best? a good ruler is one that does what is the best for us and to me. that is being fair and just.

In verse 5, i am reminded not to say empty words of praise to others. personally, this is something i dont believe in doing because as it says in verse 5, its like spreading a net at one's feet, a net which easily entangles and stumbles us. however, i elieve that once again this is a reminder to me to what what i say and in the haste of trying to cheer people up, say empty words to make them feel better.

verse 12 to me came as a warning i know what a hot temper i have and how readily i vent my frustrations and anger, many times without thinking or stopping to calm myself. this verse challenges me to keep my temper in check even further than i have been trying. to keep my thoughts in check when i am angry. i am convinced by this verse because i know that though i may not react physically, my mind reacts violently and it is said that even the thoughts itself can be considered sin for it is as good as committing the deed in my heart. i resolve to keep my anger in even better control.

verse 15 tells us that as leaders, the mistakes we ake not only has an impact on us, but the leaders and people under us as well for when they see us doing what is wrong they too will think that it is ok to do it. this verse reminds me to check myself and my actions at all times, even when no one is watching. this way, i can be above reproach and set a good example for all.

verse 20 is somewhat like verse 11, reminding me to check myself and my tongue before i speak. i know that in speaking what i feel, i can indeed be extremely blunt and i guess its something that God wants me to start correcting.

the effects of continuing down the path of anger and what is written in verse 11 is quite clearly spelt out in verse 22. this not only is a reminder to me to keep my temper in check but also that of my thoughtlife, because anger builds and soon, the sins are committed. definitely not something i want to have as a stronghold for satan in my life.

finally verse 25 assures me. its as if God were telling me that at the end of the day, the most important thing is seeking His approval and not that of man. if i put God as my first priority and allow Hm to take control of my life, He will keep me safe and all things will fall into place eventually. i will trust in Him and by seeking to please Him and dedicating my life to Him, i know He will help me with all the problems i have in my thought life as well as my anger. He can use them all to glorify His name and i will let Him!

Lessons of the day : have faith in God and seek to please only Him. to do so check your thoughts, actions and words even when no one is looking so that you know that you are walking right with God in all situations.