August 1 & 2, 2026
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Reading along with us in 2 Chronicles, Psalms, & Proverbs? Here’s today’s reading:
Proverbs 15 (NIV)
1 A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.…..Continue Reading
Next: Psalms 89
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Back: 2 Chronicles 22
I was struck by the importance of words as I read this; the words we use annd the words we hear. how we speak is important to God; are our words kind, are they wise, and are they God focused. The words we hear are important to God; how do we take correction, do we listen to the wisdom of others and use it to be better or do we cast it aside because it is too hard to hear. Both thinngs speak to our heart and where it is directed. If we are always seeking God first what come from our mouth should be good, edifying, and loving and when we hear correction or disciplne we should be open and willing to change.
Certainly the focus of the chapter is on the words we speak, and by extension what is in our hearts, as well as the importance of discipline and the fact that God sees it all. It is out of the wellspring of the heart that the mouth speaks, so we need to watch what goes in and what comes out. And we all need correction at times, so we should always be open to it and assess it according to the word of God. And because God sees all, we are wise to consider even more deliberately how we conduct ourselves in these areas.
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Focused on that gentle speech helps defuse conflict, we need to watch our words, humility beats pride, and living rightly with God matters more than outward success. Basically, wisdom is shown through everyday choices, like kind words, and respect for God.
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When you‘ve lived long enough to make a lot of mistakes, you realize the wisdom in these proverbs!
Psalm 150; Zechariah 9; Proverbs 15
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proverbs 15 when your reading this or listening to it you can feel that it is God’s will/words . God knows our every thought and what’s in our hearts so thankful we serve a loving ,righteous and forgiving Father.
Being careful with what you think, speak and answer produces righteousness, blessing and is pleasing to the Lord. The one who welcomes correction and discipline is the one who gains wisdom and understanding.
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Contrasting the results of righteousness vs wickedness.
It is hard to read a whole chapter of Proverbs, I feel like I need time to meditate on each one!
“The light of the eyes rejoices the heart, And a good report makes the bones healthy.”
Proverbs 15:30 NKJV
I’ve been listening to podcasts about how our brains/thoughts can actually affect our physical bodies. Sometimes our brains hold in memory pain, sound, dizziness, etc as a fight/flight mechanism of safety. We can retrain our brains to assure safety and the symptoms will disappear!
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