Archive | August 2025

Proverbs 13 – Words and Company

Aug18

Good day everyone and welcome to another day of blogging through the book of Proverbs 😊

Today we look at chapter 13 and I’ll be focusing on verse 3 and 20

“Guard your words and you’ll guard your life, but if you don’t control your tongue, it will ruin everything.” (Proverbs 13:3 TPT)

Once again Solomon emphasizes the power of our words. He reminds us that the words we speak have a direct effect on our lives — they can either preserve us or bring destruction. Even though the tongue is such a small part of the body, its influence is enormous. A lack of control over it can damage everything: friendships, marriages, families, careers, and more.

Our words are incredibly powerful. They can build up or tear down, heal or wound. That’s why we must use them carefully and ensure they are motivated by love, not anger.

Before speaking, take a moment to reflect: Is what I’m about to say coming from a place of love? Will it encourage or destroy? If the answer is no, consider remaining silent until you have something good and helpful to say. Exercising restraint is a sign of wisdom and self-control.

“If you want to grow in wisdom, spend time with the wise. Walk with the wicked and you’ll eventually become just like them.” (Proverbs 13:20 TPT)

There’s a saying I often heard growing up: “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” In other words, the company you keep will shape who you become. Solomon echoes this truth here — if you want to become wise, spend time with wise people. You cannot consistently surround yourself with foolish influences and expect to grow in wisdom.

Who are the people in your circle? Are they helping you grow in wisdom and become more like Christ, or are they leading you toward foolishness?

Choose your words carefully and choose your company wisely — both are essential to living a godly life.

Thanks for joining me on this journey.

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Proverbs 12 – Are you overwhelmed?

Aug16

Good day everyone and welcome to another day of blogging through the book of Proverbs 😊

Today we look at chapter 12 and I’ll be focusing on verse 21.

[21] Calamity is not allowed to overwhelm the righteous, but there’s nothing but trouble waiting for the wicked. (Proverbs 12:21 TPT)

This verse assures us that “Calamity is not allowed to overwhelm the righteous”

As believers, we stand in the righteousness of God— not through our own works, but through the finished work of Christ. As 2 Corinthians 5:21 (TPT) says: “For God made the only one who did not know sin to become sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God through our union with him.”

Whatever battle or challenge you are facing today has no authority to overpower or overwhelm you. Jesus Christ has already finished the work and declared you victorious.

In John 16:33 (TPT), Jesus says: “And everything I’ve taught you is so that the peace which is in me will be in you and will give you great confidence as you rest in me. For in this unbelieving world you will experience trouble and sorrows, but you must be courageous, for I have conquered the world!”
This powerful truth  should fill your hearts with hope and joy—knowing that Jesus has already conquered everything you could ever face. Even before the battle started, you were already victorious!!!

Paul reminds us in Romans 8:28 (NLT): “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
Even this present circumstance is being turned around for your good.

James 1:2-4 (TPT) encourages us to consider it joy when we face difficulties:

“My fellow believers, when it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties, see it as an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that you can! For you know that when your faith is tested it stirs up in you the power of endurance. And then as your endurance grows even stronger, it will release perfection into every part of your being until there is nothing missing and nothing lacking.”

These challenges are strengthening you, refining your faith, and producing endurance.

Today, God wants to remind you that He will never allow more to come upon you than you can bear. He will always provide a way of escape.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (TPT) says:

“We all experience times of testing, which is normal for every human being. But God will be faithful to you. He will screen and filter the severity, nature, and timing of every test or trial you face so that you can bear it. And each test is an opportunity to trust him more, for along with every trial God has provided for you a way of escape that will bring you out of it victoriously.”

I pray that the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your heart and mind. May you deeply know the love of your Father. May He carry you, strengthen you, and empower you to keep moving forward. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Remember, you are victorious already 😊

Thanks for joining me on this journey.

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