Meditating Proverbs 5-9 (Feb 9)

Wise Words to Avert Pitfalls

The purpose of Proverbs is to teach
people how to apply wisdom to daily
life and to provide moral instruction.
From chapter 5, Solomon turns from
general appeal to specific applicatn
of wisdom in everyday situations.
Pitfalls abounds, ready to destroy
the unwary: immorality, laziness,
indebtedness, falsehood, pride.
Indulging in these sins is a sure
invitation to disaster. Temptation
though alluring can lead to deadly
consequences. Don’t listen to
its call! Rather respond to the
call of wisdom, which among its
benefits is the favour of the Lord.

Lord, thank You for Proverbs 5-9,
which warns us of life’s pitfalls
and give us practical pointers.
Help us Be Faithful in marriage;
Help us Heed Warning on Sloth;
Help us Be Humble before You &
Help us Listen to U to avert pitfalls.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Lord, we will Be Faithful in marriage:
The lips of an immoral women drip
honey and her mouth is smoother
than oil… Do not go near the
door of her house, lest you give
your honour to others (Prov 5:3-8)
Drink water from your own cistern
& rejoice with the wife of your youth..
Let her breasts satisfy u at all times;
and be captivated by her love. For
why should you be infatuated with a
loose woman & go astray? (v15-20)
Lord, You are covenant-keeping
and we purpose to please you
by fulfilling our marriage vows &
love our spouse for rest of our life.
Help us be Watchful of wandering
eyes and itching ears. Help us find
delight in our God-given partner.
Help us Be Faithful in marriage
and look to each other for lifelong
satisfactn & companionship. Amen

Lord, we Heed Yr warning on Sloth:
Take a lesson from the ants, you
lazybones. Learn from their ways
and be wise! Even though they
have no… ruler to make them
work, they labor hard all summer,
gathering food for the winter. How
long will you slumber, O sluggard?
A little sleep, a little slumber, a little
folding of the hands to sleep – so
shall..poverty come on u (Pr6:6-11)
Lord, You challenge us with hopes
and dreams. I don’t want laziness
or insignificant things things to
rob me of that destiny. Give me
wisdom to discern what really
matters. Help me set priorities &
use my gifts to attain the dreams
You have for me. Help me to focus
on what is really important & not
merely on what is urgent. Amen.

Lord, we’ll Be Humble & Listen to U:
To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate
…arrogance…and perverse speech.
Counsel & sound wisdom is mine…
Now listen to Me My children,
For blessed are those who keep
My ways. Hear instruction and
be wise, and do not disdain it.
Blessed is the man who listens
to Me… For whoever finds Me
find life, and obtains favour from
the Lord (Prov 8:12-13, 32-35).
Lord, we Wait on You and Listen
to Your voices. Speak to my heart
about the things I need to hear,
and teach me all I need to know.
Thank You for the blessings that
await those who wait at Your door
and listen to Your voice. While
waiting upon You, may the nature
of Christ be formed in me and my
faith in You be increased. Amen.