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Proverbs 28 – Kissed by Mercy

Oct8

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the book of Proverbs! 😊 Each chapter of Proverbs is filled with timeless wisdom, and today we’re diving into Proverbs 28. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.

“If you cover up your sin you’ll never do well. But if you confess your sins and forsake them, you will be kissed by mercy.” (Proverbs 28:13 TPT)

It is impossible to truly flourish when we attempt to hide our sins. God, in His mercy, doesn’t want us to carry the weight of guilt or shame. Instead, He invites us to come to Him openly, to confess our sins, and to receive His forgiveness.

1 John 1:9 says,

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (NKJV)

No matter how far we’ve strayed or how heavy the burden feels, God is always waiting with open arms. His love for us is unconditional, but He desires that we don’t remain trapped in sin. True repentance is more than confession—it’s turning away from the old path and choosing a new one. The Greek word for repentance is metanoia—it means a complete change of mind and direction.

Let’s take a moment to look inward. Are there sins or habits we’ve been trying to hide? Let’s bring them before God today. When we do, we are met not with condemnation but with mercy’s kiss. His mercy isn’t distant; it’s tender, personal, and freely given.

Hebrews 4:16 reminds us:

“So now we draw near freely and boldly to where grace is enthroned, to receive mercy’s kiss and discover the grace we urgently need to strengthen us in our time of weakness.” (TPT)

And Isaiah 1:18 echoes the same heart of God:

“Come now, let’s settle this,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool.” (NLT)

Jesus is waiting for us with arms wide open today. Let us respond to his invitation and embrace the mercy he offers. His love is unconditional, and his desire is for us to step into new life, leaving behind our sin and experiencing the fullness of his grace. When we choose to confess and forsake our sins, we are met by his compassion and forgiveness—truly, we are kissed by mercy.

Thank you for joining me today! 😊 I’d love to hear how Proverbs 28 spoke to you—share your thoughts or reflections in the comments below so we can continue to grow together in His grace. 💖

✨Here are some reflection questions to ponder on:

Reflection Questions:

  1. Are there areas in your life where you’ve been trying to “cover up” rather than confess and forsake?
  2. What does “mercy’s kiss” mean to you personally? How have you experienced God’s mercy in your own life?
  3. How can you cultivate a heart that’s quick to repent and slow to hide?
  4. Is there someone you need to forgive—or seek forgiveness from—so that God’s mercy can flow freely in your heart?

Proverbs 27 – Prudent or Foolish?

Oct6

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 27. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.

A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. (Prov 27: 12 NLT)

A wise or prudent person is able to discern danger and take steps to avoid it. They don’t keep walking on a path that leads to destruction, but instead turn aside to safety. The foolish, however, see the danger ahead yet continue on, ignoring the warning signs until they suffer the consequences. The Amplified Bible puts it this way: “A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it, but the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].” Pride often makes us think we can handle temptation or sin on our own, but that’s not wisdom — that’s deception. A truly wise person doesn’t test their limits; they run from evil.

Which camp do you belong to: the prudent or the foolish?

As believers, we are blessed with the Holy Spirit who warns, guides, and protects us from harm. He constantly nudges our hearts when danger is near, but if we are too busy or distracted, we might miss His voice and walk straight into trouble. Scripture reminds us in 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (TPT), “Avoid every appearance of evil.” We are not called to see how close we can get to sin and still be safe; we are called to flee from it completely.

Today, let’s ask the Lord for discernment to recognize evil and the strength to turn away from anything that displeases Him.

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. (Prov 27: 17 NLT)

The people we surround ourselves with play a huge role in shaping who we become. There’s a saying that goes, “Show me your friends, and I’ll tell you who you are.” Another says, “Birds of the same feather flock together.”

It’s important to take a moment and ask: What kind of friends do I have? Do they encourage me to grow in my walk with God, challenge me in love, and correct me when I’m wrong? Or do they pull me away from God’s truth?

And just as important — what kind of friend am I to others? Do I pray for my friends, encourage them, and help them walk closer to God, or do I sometimes lead them in the wrong direction without realizing it?

Today, let’s ask the Lord to help us become the kind of friend who sharpens others in love and truth, and to give us discernment about the friendships in our lives.

As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. (Prov 27:19 NLT)

Our heart is a mirror of who we truly are — not what people see on the outside, but what lives deep within us. What are we filling our hearts with? It is what we feed it that will reflect in our actions, decisions and thoughts. The content of our heart reflects our true self. That’s why Proverbs 4:23 says: “So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life.” (TPT).

May we continually invite God to search our hearts and make them pure, so that everything we reflect shows His beauty and grace.

Thank you for joining me today! 😊 I’d love to hear how Proverbs 27 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:

  • Do I listen to the Holy Spirit’s warnings when danger or temptation comes?
  • In what areas of my life do I need to “flee” instead of trying to “handle” sin?
  • Are my friendships helping me grow in Christ, or pulling me away from Him?
  • What does my heart reflect today — and what might God want to purify or change within me?