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Proverbs March 15—March 25 SUNDAY, March 15 Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. Have you been sad and when you saw a funny movie or were in the presence of a good friend who made you laugh did you feel better? Consider that your attitude and your circle of friends can bring joy or sorrow to your heart. Remove those negative influences in your life which is dead weight to your spirit. MONDAY, March 16 Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the LORD, and your thoughts shall be established. The most challenging thing in a Christian’s life is controlling the thought life. Is studying God’s word part of your daily activity? What if you studied His word and reflected on that word throughout the day what would happen? Your thought life would change. And when your thought life is changed, your habits will change. TUESDAY, March 17 Proverbs 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. This one was a personal challenge for me. But I learned the power of holding my tongue. I gain knowledge and information. There are things that are best left unsaid. I learn the true nature of what is in a person’s spirit. When I seek understanding, I stand back and see the big picture.

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WEDNESDAY, March 18 Proverbs 18:13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him. There is merit for waiting to get all the information before reacting. Sometimes people put out information to get a reaction out of you. They know what pushes your buttons and they play to it. Before you do anything, STOP. If you act prematurely, it can be an embarrassment for you. The person giving you the news either misunderstood the situation or lied. Your premature reaction can damage a relationship or a career, bring shame to you. STOP, THINK, and get all the facts before reacting. And when in doubt, seek the Holy Spirit for guidance. You can never go wrong. THURSDAY, March 19 Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Sometimes the best counsel comes from the Holy Spirit. He won’t lie or deceive you. He won’t reveal your secrets. His love doesn’t change despite your shortcomings. Just take a moment and submit yourself to listen to His counsel . . . His instruction . . . and you too will be wise. FRIDAY, March 20 Proverbs 20:15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. The ability to speak knowledge is truly a jewel. When you are connected to the Holy Spirit, His knowledge flows through you. Share your knowledge with your friends, family, and coworkers. Speak to their spirit as the Holy Spirit speaks to you, sharing that being a Christian is more than religion, it’s relationship with Jesus Christ. SATURDAY, March 21 Proverbs 21:23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. Have you ever said something in anger that you wished you never said? Everyone of us has done this from time to time. Sometimes we get caught up in our emotions that we want to give people a piece of our minds . . . the problem is that the ramifications can severe relationships, loose opportunities, or miss out on God’s blessings. Although I have not yet mastered this gift (smile), I learned that controlling my tongue has kept me out of many of troubles.

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