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Proverbs 20 – What is filling your well?

Sep11

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the book of Proverbs! 😊
Today we’re diving into Proverbs 20. I’ll be focusing on verses 5, 22, and 24. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.

🧭 Proverbs 20:5 (TPT)

“A man of deep understanding will give good advice, drawing it out from the well within.”

You can only give what you carry inside. If your heart is filled with negativity or bitterness, that’s what will flow out. But if you are full of God’s wisdom and truth, then what you give to others will be life-giving.

An empty well can’t refresh anyone. That’s why it’s so important to fill ourselves daily with God’s Word. When we do, we’ll always have a rich reservoir to draw from—ready to encourage, guide, and bless others.

💖 Proverbs 20:22 (TPT)

“Don’t ever say, ‘I’m going to get even with them if it’s the last thing I do!’ Wrap God’s grace around your heart and He will be the one to vindicate you.”

I love this reminder to let God handle vengeance. Our natural instinct is to react when wronged, but this verse urges us to respond with grace.

When we show mercy to others, even when it feels undeserved, we leave room for God to act on our behalf. Choosing kindness over retaliation is not weakness; it’s strength rooted in trust.

Today, let’s make a choice: instead of responding in anger, let’s respond in love. Extend mercy, and watch God fight our battles for us.

🌿 Proverbs 20:24 (TPT)

“It is the Lord who directs your life, for each step you take is ordained by God to bring you closer to your destiny. So much of your life, then, remains a mystery!”

What a comforting truth—God is in charge of our lives. Yes, it’s wise to plan, but we must always remember that the Lord directs our steps and that He is ultimately in charge.

Even when things don’t go according to our plan, they still unfold according to His. That means even our mistakes and detours can be woven into His greater purpose for our good.

There is such peace in knowing that nothing about our lives takes God by surprise. Every step, every turn, every season—He already has it covered.

As we end today’s blog, I leave you with the prayer of Paul in Colossians 1:9 (TPT):

“Since we first heard about you, we’ve kept you always in our prayers that you would receive the perfect knowledge of God’s pleasure over your lives, making you reservoirs of every kind of wisdom and spiritual understanding.”

Thank you for joining me today! 😊

I’d love to hear how Proverbs 20 spoke to you—share your thoughts or reflections in the comments below so we can grow together.

📝Here are some reflection Questions

  1. What are you currently “filling your well” with? How can you make more space for God’s Word?
  2. When was the last time you wanted to “get even”? How can you respond differently by extending grace?
  3. Do you struggle with surrendering your plans to God? What would trusting Him step by step look like for you?
  4. How does knowing that nothing takes God by surprise bring you peace in your current season?

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 😊