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Proverbs 21 – Shine brightly

Sep15

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the book of Proverbs! 😊
Today we’re diving into Proverbs 21. I’ll be focusing on verses 2, 3, and 12. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.

🔍 Proverbs 21:2–3 (TPT)

“We may think we’re right all the time, but God thoroughly examines our motives. It pleases God more when we demonstrate godliness and justice than when we merely offer him a sacrifice.”

God doesn’t just look at what we do, He looks at why we do it. In our own eyes, our actions may seem right, and even others might approve, but the Lord sees the heart behind them. We can fool people, and sometimes even ourselves, but we can never fool God. What is your motive showing today?

Verse 3 reminds us that God values our character and daily choices more than us bringing an offering or sacrifice to him. The Life Application Study Bible puts it this way:

“Our good deeds and offerings are not bribes to make God overlook our character faults. We can’t exchange good behavior in one area for bad behavior in another. If our personal and business dealings are not characterized by justice, no amount of generosity when the offering is collected will make up for it.”

God is far more pleased when our lives reflect justice, mercy, and godliness than when we simply “go through the motions.” True worship is lived out daily in how we treat others.

💡 Proverbs 21:12 (TPT)

“A godly, righteous person has the ability to bring the light of instruction to the wicked even though he despises what the wicked do.”

As believers, we are called to bring light into the world, not absorb its darkness. We don’t have to agree with or approve of sinful behavior, but we are called to influence the world by shining the light of Jesus Christ.

The light we carry is Jesus—the true light who gives light to everyone. He reminds us in Matthew 5:14–16 (TPT):

“Your lives light up the world. For how can you hide a city that stands on a hilltop? And who would light a lamp and then hide it in an obscure place? Instead, it’s placed where everyone in the house can benefit from its light. So don’t hide your light! Let it shine brightly before others, so that your commendable works will shine as light upon them, and then they will give their praise to your Father in heaven.”

When we shine our light, we bring glory to God. The question is: Is your light shining brightly, or has it been dimmed by the world around you?

As we end todays blog, my prayer for us is that our motives are pure and pleasing to God, that we will live a godly life and shine the light of Jesus Christ wherever we go. Amen.

Thank you for joining me today! 😊 I’d love to hear how Proverbs 21 spoke to you—share your thoughts or reflections in the comments below so we can grow together.

📝 Here are some reflection questions

  1. When was the last time you checked your motives? What might God see in your heart today?
  2. In what practical ways can you let your light shine in your family, workplace, or community?
  3. What steps can you take this week to align your worship (daily living) with God’s heart for justice and godliness?

Proverbs 19 – Spiritual SAT NAV

Sep8

Good day everyone, and welcome back to another journey through the book of Proverbs! 😊
Today we’re diving into Proverbs 19. This chapter is overflowing with wisdom, but I’ll be focusing on verses 2, 3, 11, and 23.

“The best way to live is with revelation-knowledge, for without it, you’ll grow impatient and run right into error.” (Proverbs 19:2 TPT)

Are you someone who tends to rush into decisions without fully understanding the implications? This verse reminds us that such a way of living is not wise—it opens the door to unnecessary mistakes.

The best way to live is by seeking knowledge, and that knowledge comes from God. We need to pause, spend time with Him, and seek His perspective before making choices. When we do, the chances of error are greatly reduced.

God has promised to be our guide and from my personal experience and what we see in scripture, I can’t think of any better guide than God himself who through Jesus Christ created and fashioned the whole world and everything in it for himself. Colossians 1:16 says:

“For through him God created everything in the heavenly realms and on earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can’t see—such as thrones, kingdoms, rulers, and authorities in the unseen world. Everything was created through him and for him” (NLT)

God never misleads His children. The question is whether we will obey His direction or go our own way. Life without revelation is like driving blind. But thankfully, we have our “Spiritual Sat Nav”—the Holy Spirit! Just as a GPS provides real-time updates, reroutes, and warnings, the Holy Spirit is always ready to guide us into God’s perfect will—if we are willing to listen and obey.

‘But when the truth-giving Spirit comes, he will unveil the reality of every truth within you. He won’t speak on his own, but only what he hears from the Father, and he will reveal prophetically to you what is to come. ‘ (John 16:13 NLT)

“There are some people who ruin their own lives and then blame it all on God.” (Proverbs 19:3 TPT)

How true is this? And yes—I’ve been guilty of it too (eyes covered). When things fall apart, we sometimes cry out, “God, why did You let this happen?” But often, it’s not God who failed us—it’s our own disobedience or impatience that led us into trouble.

Instead of blaming Him, let’s humble ourselves, repent, and return to His ways. The beauty of God’s heart is that even when we’ve made a mess, He is ready to help us back on track.

“An understanding person demonstrates patience, for mercy means holding your tongue. When you are insulted, be quick to forgive and forget it, for you are virtuous when you overlook an offense.” (Proverbs 19:11 TPT)

This verse is pure gold! It holds so much wisdom for relationships. Patience, mercy, forgiveness, and overlooking offenses—these are the building blocks of healthy, godly connections, whether in marriage, friendships, or daily encounters.

I encourage you to sit with this verse, meditate on it, and ask the Lord to help you grow in these areas. It’s a powerful formula for lasting peace and love in our relationships.

“When you live a life of abandoned love, surrendered before the awe of God, here’s what you’ll experience: Abundant life. Continual protection. And complete satisfaction!” (Proverbs 19:23 TPT)

This verse is breathtakingly amazing. The promise is clear: when we surrender fully to God—loving Him wholeheartedly and living in awe of Him—we experience the life He intended for us. Abundance. Protection. Deep, lasting satisfaction.

True satisfaction isn’t found in possessions, achievements, or even relationships—it’s found in Him. Everything we need is in Christ.

My prayer for us today is that these verses encourage us to seek God’s wisdom, take responsibility for our choices, and walk in love and surrender to Him. In Jesus name. Amen.

Thank you for joining me today 😊 Remember, life is safest and sweetest when guided by the Holy Spirit. 🌿✨

Feel free to leave your thoughts on the chapter in the comment section 😊