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Proverbs 30 – Trust, Contentment, and Finding Satisfaction in God

Oct20

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the book of Proverbs! 😊

Each chapter is filled with timeless wisdom, and today we’re diving into Proverbs 30 and I wil focus on verse 5, 8 & 9. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.

[5] Every promise from the faithful God is pure and proves to be true. He is a wraparound shield of protection for all his lovers who run to hide in him. (Proverbs 30:5 TPT)

I love this verse and how it reminds us that God is faithful and can be trusted. His promises are not only pure but also consistently proven to be true. We can place our complete trust in Him, knowing that He never fails to keep His word.

For everyone who seeks refuge in God, He becomes a shield of protection, offering safety and security on all sides. The question we each must consider is: are we running to God or away from Him? God’s track record is flawless; He always fulfils His promises and can be trusted. Psalm 33:4 (TPT) says:

‘For God’s Word is something to sing about! He is true to his promises, his word can be trusted, and everything he does is reliable and right.’

So today no matter what you are going through, remember God is a wraparound shield for you and you can run to him and find refuge. He can be trusted and keep His promise to you

[8] Empty out of my heart everything that is false— every lie, and every crooked thing. And give me neither undue poverty nor undue wealth— but rather, feed my soul with the measure of prosperity that pleases you. [9] May my satisfaction be found in you. Don’t let me be so rich that I don’t need you or so poor that I have to resort to dishonesty just to make ends meet. Then my life will never detract from bringing glory to your name. (Proverbs 30:8-9 TPT)

Oh! how these verses should be our prayer always. Solomon asks God to remove everything that is untrue from his heart—every lie and every crooked thing. He does not want to be given excessive wealth or driven into poverty, but instead to receive just enough, a measure of prosperity that is pleasing to God. .

Solomon had come to a point where he realised that his sufficiency and satisfaction is found only in God, not in material possessions or self-reliance. Are we seeking satisfaction in places other than God, or relying on our own abilities to accumulate wealth?

Solomon’s words reflect a heart that longs to remain humble, never wanting to reach a stage where he feels independent of God. He was content with having just enough. It doesn’t mean settling for less—it means resting in the knowledge that God’s provision is always perfect. When we live this way, our lives become a reflection of His faithfulness and bring glory to His name.

When we choose to trust God’s promises and find contentment in His provision, we step into a peace that the world can’t give—and can never take away.

So today, let’s make this our prayer too:

Lord, empty my heart of everything false. Remove anything that takes my eyes off You. Teach me to find my satisfaction in You alone, and grant me a heart that is content with Your perfect provision. May my life always point back to Your glory. In Jesus’s name, Amen

Thank you for joining me today! 😊 I’d love to hear how Proverbs 30 spoke to you—share your thoughts or reflections in the comments below so we can grow together.

✨Here are some reflection questions to ponder on:

🌿 Reflection Questions

  1. When challenges come, where do you tend to run first—for comfort or help?
  2. How has God proven His faithfulness to you in the past?
  3. What areas of your heart need to be “emptied out” so God can fill them with truth?
  4. Are you seeking satisfaction in something or someone other than God right now?

Proverbs 25- City without walls?

Sep27

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the book of Proverbs! 😊 Each chapter is filled with timeless wisdom, and today we’re diving into Proverbs 25. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.

“God conceals the revelation of his word in the hiding place of his glory. But the honor of kings is revealed by how they thoroughly search out the deeper meaning of all that God says.” (Proverbs 25:2 TPT)

Through the blood of Jesus, we have been made kings and priests, and what an incredible privilege it is to search out the heart of God! We do this in prayer, in waiting on Him, and in studying His Word. As we press in, God opens our eyes to truths that are hidden beneath the surface. This verse reminds us that it is the glory of kings to search out a matter—there is a depth to God’s Word that we only discover when we dig deeper. The beautiful truth is that God delights to reveal His secrets to those who seek Him.

In Jeremiah 33:3 (TPT), God promises: “Cry out to me and I will answer you. I will reveal to you great things, guarded secrets that you never could have known.” What a comfort to know that when we call, He responds, and when we seek, He reveals.

Use patience and kindness when you want to persuade leaders and watch them change their minds right in front of you. For your gentle wisdom will quell the strongest resistance.” (Proverbs 25:15 (TPT)

I love how this verse highlights the quiet strength of patience and kindness. Harsh words rarely change hearts, but gentle wisdom can soften even the hardest stance. This is wisdom in action, showing us that influence doesn’t come through force, but through grace-filled speech and a calm spirit.

If you live without restraint and are unable to control your temper, you’re as helpless as a city with broken-down defenses, open to attack. Proverbs 25:28 (TPT)

He who has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down and without walls. (Proverbs 25:28 AMPC)

Self-control is vital—it’s why it’s listed as a fruit of the Spirit. Without it, we are left unprotected, vulnerable to spiritual and emotional attacks. The Life Application Study Bible notes says: “Even though city walls restricted their inhabitants’ movements, people were happy to have them. Without walls, the people would have been vulnerable to attack by any passing group of marauders. Think of self-control as a wall for defense and protection. It restrains us, to be sure, but it is necessary. An out-of-control life leaves us open to all sorts of enemy attacks.”

May we be people who seek God’s hidden treasures in His Word, who practice patience and kindness in our interactions, and who guard our lives with the wall of self-control.

Thank you for joining me today! 😊 I’d love to hear how Proverbs 25 spoke to you—share your thoughts or reflections in the comments below so we can grow together.

✨Here are some reflection questions to ponder on:

  • How can I be more intentional in seeking out the hidden treasures in God’s Word?
  • Do I use patience and kindness when trying to influence others, or do I rely on force and frustration?
  • In what areas of my life do I need to strengthen my “walls” of self-control?
  • How can I invite the Holy Spirit to help me grow in these areas today?