Wise Words on Gratitude
It’s rare to hear anyone admit to
ignorance but Agur does that.
Yet with his questions about nature,
he leads the reader to understand
something of God’s brilliance in
contrast to the limits of human
understanding. The capstone of
the book of Proverbs is provided
by Lemuel, who praises the virtues
of a godly wife and mother. It is
fitting that Proverbs, which begins
in heaven (1:7) should end in the
home (31:15) for if God’s wisdom
works, it has to work in the home.
Lord, thank You for Proverbs 30-31
that contains wise words on
Gratitude to God for protection
and providing all that we need.
Lord, You are the key to Wisdom for
there’s limit to human understanding.
Help us to Apply Your Truth;
Help us to Put Trust In You;
Help us to Be Contented;
Help us to Treasure Spouse; and
Grant us Wisdom & Courage. Amen.
Lord, we will Put Trust in You:
I am too ignorant to be human,
and I lack common sense. I have
not mastered human wisdom
nor do I know the Holy One.
Who holds the wind in his fists?
Who wraps up the oceans? Who
has created the whole world? Tell
me if u know! Every word of God
is pure; He is a shield to those who
put their trust in Him (Prov 30:2-5)
Lord, who holds the wind and the
oceans? It is You Almighty God!
You still the wind with Your voice.
You orchestrate the changing
of the seasons. And it is You who
created me and give me purpose
in life. Look into my heart & make
me a willing instrument in Yr hand
trusting You. For it is not about
our abilities, it’s all about You God
who does great things. Amen.
Lord, we will Be Contented:
O God, I beg two favours from You…
First, help me never to tell a lie.
Second, give me neither poverty
nor riches! Give me just enough
to satisfy my needs. For if I grow
rich, I may deny You and say:
“Who is the Lord?” And if I am
too poor, I may steal & thus insult
God’s holy name (Prov 30:7-9).
Lord, thank You that You care for
us and that You are Jehovah Jireh,
the one who provides all our needs.
Help us to be contented with what
You give us so that we do not fall
into temptation & dishonour U God.
For our materialistic culture creates
dissatisfaction with what we have.
Help us Lord to be shaped by
Scripture’s perspective on money
and be dependent upon You God
rather than in constant pursuit of
saving and spending more. Amen.
Lord, we will Treasure Spouse:
A wife of noble character…
is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence
in her and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm, all
the days of her life (Prov 31:10-12).
Lord, to have a spouse who exhibits
these behaviours is indeed more
valuable & satisfying than possessing
any amount of material wealth.
Lord, You promise to equip us
for the tasks You are calling us
to at various life stages. We know
that You are not calling us to do
everything, but a few things well.
Help us to love our spouse as they
are, though we are on the road to
perfection in Christ; and enjoy the
journey together thro grace. Amen.
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