Scripture

Proverbs 27

Click here to read today’s passage on Bible Gateway

Observation

How should one act upon achieving an accomplishment or doing something praiseworthy (2)? What is the author saying in verse 17?

Application

Do I “toot my own horn”? Do I have godly people in my life who are mutual “sharpening tools”?

Prayer

Pray today’s Scripture back to God:
Dear Lord, Remind me not to sing my own praises, for nothing I do could be accomplished without You anyway. Show me which people in my life You want to be my “sharpeners,” and lead me in the best way to help “sharpen” them. 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 Unity in the Body of Christ…

• that we would be united in our love for Jesus and each other
• that we would encourage and support each other
• that we would focus on Biblical principles in every arena of our lives
• that we would have a spirit of cooperation in outreach
• that Satan’s divisive strategies would be confounded

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 outreaches & service projects

• Creative strategies
• Volunteers
• Anointing of the Holy Spirit
• Believers working together in unity
• Provision of necessary resources
• Salvation for people reached

MEMORY VERSE OF THE WEEK:
Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your gracious Spirit lead me on level ground. – Psalm 143:10 (HCSB)