God Hears Us & Gives Word
Backgrounder to Proverbs 14-17:
Nowhere is wisdom more essential
than in community relationships.
A heart attitude controlled by
the fear of the Lord is the key to
proper response towards others.
To promote peace, prosperity and
justice in interpersonal relationships,
commit to godliness, in thoughts &
motives as well as temper & tongue.
Lord, we will Humble Before You:
The Lord detest the sacrifice
of the wicked, but the prayer
of the upright Pleases Him.
The Lord detests the way of the
wicked but He loves those who
Pursue Righteousness (Prov 15:8-9)
Plans fail for lack of Counsel,
but with advisors they Succeed.
A man finds joy in giving
an apt reply – and how good
is a Timely Word ! (v22-23).
The Lord is far from the wicked but
He Hears prayer of the Righteous…
The ear that Hears the Rebutes
of life will abide among the wise…
The fear of the Lord is the
Instruction of wisdom; and
before honor is humility (v29-33).
Father, I am grateful that You see
me as righteous just because of
my relationship with Lord Jesus.
But I know You also want me to
choose to Live Righteously as well.
Grant that my thoughts, words
and actions will always be pleasing
in Your sight so that my prayers
will be pleasing to Your ears.
And enable me Lord each day to do
What’s Right in Your sight. Amen.
Lord, give me discernment to
know what advice is godly Counsel;
then help me make good decision.
Lord, as You are the master of
Timely Words and circumstances;
Help me recognise Yr voice in them.
As I grow older, help me Lord to
be a godly advisor who can offer
wise & godly Counsel to others.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, help us adopt the posture
of a child who is humble, open
to Rebute and open to Instruction.
For You promise that those who
are Humble will be the greatest in
Your kingdom. Help us Lord to be
gentle & lowly in heart as You are.
And we pray that our humble faith
and service will accomplish great
things for Your kingdom. Amen.