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JULY 15 - Choose Peace Over Proving a Point 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 20:3; Luke 15 ________________________________________ “It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife, but every fool will be quarreling.” — Proverbs 20:3 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! I will arise and go to...

JULY 14 - Wise Warnings and Open Doors 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 20:1–2; Psalm 81; Luke 14 ________________________________________ “Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; whoever provokes him to anger forfeits his life.” — Proverbs 20:1–2 “Oh, that my people would listen to me, that Israel wo...

JULY 13 - Consequences Are Coming 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:28–29; Luke 13 ________________________________________ “A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools.” — Proverbs 19:28–29 “Unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” — Luke 13:5 ___________________________________...

JULY 12 - Walk in the Light 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:26–27; Psalm 80; Luke 12 ________________________________________ “He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach. Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.” —Proverbs 19:26–27 “Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be s...

JULY 11 - Wake Up and Wise Up 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:24–25; Luke 11 ________________________________________ “The sluggard buries his hand in the dish and will not even bring it back to his mouth. Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.” — Proverbs 19:24–25 “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and ke...

JULY 10 - What's Better Than Gold? 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:22–23; Psalm 79; Luke 10 ________________________________________ What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm — Proverbs 19:22–23 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your n...

JULY 9 - God’s Plan > My Plan 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:20–21; Luke 9 ________________________________________ “Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” — Proverbs 19:20–21 “And he said to all, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take...

JULY 8 - Tough Love and Unshakable Hope 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:18–19; Psalm 78; Luke 8 ________________________________________ Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death. — Proverbs 19:18 They should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments. — Psalm 78:7 As for that in the good soil, they are those who,...

JULY 7 - Living with Heart 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:16–17; Luke 7 ________________________________________ “Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.” — Proverbs 19:16–17 “And he said to the woman, ‘Your faith has saved you; go in peace.’” — Luke 7:50 _____________...

JULY 6 - Waiting with Purpose 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:14–15; Psalm 77; Luke 6 ________________________________________ “House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the Lord. Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger.” — Proverbs 19:14–15 “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old.” — Psalm...

JULY 5 - Kingdom Over Clout 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:12–13; Luke 5 ________________________________________ “A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife’s quarreling is a continual dripping of rain.” — Proverbs 19:12–13 “And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followe...

JULY 4 - Slow to Snap, Quick to Shine 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:11; Psalm 76; Luke 4 ________________________________________ “Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” — Proverbs 19:11 “But you, you are to be feared! Who can stand before you when once your anger is roused?” — Psalm 76:7 “And Jesus answered him, ‘It is written, “You shall worship the...

JULY 3 - Truth Matters 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:9–10; Luke 3 ________________________________________ “A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish. It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes.” — Proverbs 19:9–10 “Bear fruits in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abrah...

JULY 2 - Choose What Lasts 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:8; Psalm 75; Luke 2 ________________________________________ “Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good.” — Proverbs 19:8 “At the set time that I appoint I will judge with equity.” — Psalm 75:2 “And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.” — Luke 2:52 ____________...

JULY 1 - Friends, Forgotten, and Favored 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:7; Luke 1 ________________________________________ “All a poor man's brothers hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him! He pursues them with words, but does not have them.” — Proverbs 19:7 “For he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for...

JUNE 30 - God's Presence, Our Purpose 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:5-6; Psalm 74; Exodus 40 // 3-Year Bible (Year 1) Devotional Book Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape.” — Proverbs 19:5 “For God is my King from of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth.” — Psalm 74:12 “...

JUNE 29 - The Power of Choices 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:3-4; Exodus 39 // 3-Year Bible (Year 1) Devotional Book Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the Lord. Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.” — Proverbs 19:3-4 “And they made the holy garments for Aaron,...

JUNE 28 - Living with Integrity 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 19:1-2; Exodus 37-38 // 3-Year Bible (Year 1) Devotional Book Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.” — Proverbs 19:1-2...

JUNE 27 - Choosing Your Friends Wisely 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:23-24; Exodus 35-36 // 3-Year Bible (Year 1) Devotional Book Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “The poor use entreaties, but the rich answer roughly. A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” — Proverbs 18:23-24 “Then Moses said to the peo...

JUNE 26 - The Blessing of Finding a Good Partner 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:22; Exodus 33-34 // 3-Year Bible (Year 1) Devotional Book Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the Lord.” — Proverbs 18:22 “And Moses said to the Lord, ‘See, You say to me, “Bring up this people,” but You have not let me know w...

JUNE 25 - The Power of Words and Trusting God’s Plan 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:20-21; Psalm 73; Exodus 32 // 3-Year Bible (Year 1) Devotional Book Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “From the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach is satisfied; he is satisfied by the yield of his lips. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat it...

JUNE 24 - The Power of Listening and Building 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:17-19; Exodus 31 // 3-Year Bible (Year 1) Devotional Book Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.” — Proverbs 18:17 “And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge...

JUNE 23 - A Heart That Listens, A Life That Serves 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:15-16; Psalm 72; Exodus 30 // 3-Year Bible (Year 1) Devotional Book Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “An intelligent heart acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.” — Proverbs 18:15 “Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to the royal son! May h...

JUNE 22 - Words Matter, Hearts Matter More 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:13-14; Exodus 29 // 3-Year Bible (Year 1) Devotional Book Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.” — Proverbs 18:13 “And you shall consecrate them, that they may be most holy. Whatever touches them will become holy.” — Exodus 29:37...

JUNE 21 - Humility Before Honor 3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 18:12; Exodus 28 // 3-Year Bible (Year 1) Devotional Book Available on Amazon // ________________________________________ “Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.” — Proverbs 18:12 “And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for beauty.” — Exodus 28:2 ___________________...