Scripture

Proverbs 9

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Observation

How does our response to rebuke reveal our true inner character (verse 8)? At what point does one no longer need to grow in wisdom (verse 9)?

Application

When someone rebukes me, how do I respond? What does this reveal about my character and level of wisdom? Am I continually seeking to grow in wisdom, or do I feel like I’ve “arrived”?

Prayer

Pray today’s Scripture back to God:

Dear Lord, Help me not to participate in behavior that would require a rebuke, but if there is just cause for someone to rebuke and correct me, help me to respond with love and wisdom, not hatred and rebellion. May I continually be seeking to grow in Your wisdom. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Pray to BLESS!
One good way to pray for people is to use the acronym BLESS to pray for God’s blessing on every area of their lives:

• B – BODY (physical health)
• L – Labor (their job or school)
• E – Emotions (emotional health as well as guarding against letting emotions rule)
• S – Social (relationships with family, friends, co-workers, neighbors, church, etc)
• S – Spiritual (remaining true to God and growing in Him)

SATURDAY
Spend some time praying for the following people and ministries.

• Chris & DeAnn Smith (Sasha, Noah, Gavin, Natalie)
• Danielle Youngblood (Kayla, Kendra)
• Moy & Janeth Ortiz
• Brook & Erica Butts (Brooklyn, Boston)

Ministry:

• Chapel Mission India

CLF:

• That we would be devoted to thanksgiving and praise to our Lord–for what He has done, for what He is doing, for what He will do, and for who He is–in good times and bad.

Community: Pray for your neighbors…

• That God would provide opportunities for you to minister to them
• That unbelievers would receive Christ as Savior and Lord
• For their marriages / family relationships
• For their finances / employment
• Any specific needs of which you’re aware

SUNDAY

• Jenn Austring
• Sher Brodoski
• Debbie & Amy Brueggemann
• Chris Carlton

Missionary:

• Lito Dictican, Port of Tacoma

CLF:

• That we will be devoted to evangelism and growth; that the Lord will add to our numbers those who are being saved.

Community: Pray for the elderly…

• That they will be treated respectfully
• That they will not dwell on mistakes and regret
• That God will provide for their health and finances
• That God will protect them from those who would try to harm them
• Salvation for unbelievers
• Any broken family relationships restored before they pass on

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace that He lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding. – Ephesians 1:7-8 (HCSB)