Praying Through Proverbs

What do you do when you’ve been wronged? Everything in you wants to vent. But this proverb invites you to a different way—a stronger, harder, holier love that covers instead of exposes. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Ever felt scorched by someone close? Proverbs warns us: anger is contagious, and bad company can burn more than bridges. Let’s talk about guarding your circle without hardening your heart. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Are your friends forming your faith or fracturing it? Proverbs 13:20 reminds us: you’re always becoming someone. This episode explores the power of proximity and the wisdom of walking with the wise. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Ever wonder why evil still runs wild? This verse offers a surprising comfort: God’s not surprised. He’s not scrambling. Even the darkest day has purpose in His hands. Even yours. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

What if shrugging at Christ isn’t neutral—but deadly? Today’s proverb draws a sharp line between life and death, urging us to re-center our hearts on the only source of wisdom: Jesus. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

What if fear led to freedom? This July 4th, we explore a better independence—the kind that frees you from death and floods you with life. Jesus is the fountain, and He flows forever. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Is glory really worth chasing? Proverbs says it’s like eating too much honey—sweet at first, but sickening over time. Let’s talk fading fame, eternal purpose, and the glory that satisfies. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

What if the real path to greatness starts with kneeling? As we hit the year’s midpoint, this verse re-centers us on the path of wisdom: fear God, bow low, follow Jesus. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Where does wisdom actually begin? Not with hustle or hacks—but with holy fear. This episode explores how your foundation shapes your future and why revering God isn’t optional. It’s essential. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Do you see wisdom as something you achieve — or something you receive? This episode shares a personal story and reveals why true wisdom always leads us back to the heart of God. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Have lies stopped bothering you? In a culture of spin and shrugging, this episode invites you to recover a holy sensitivity to falsehood—and a deeper love for grace, truth, and Jesus. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Have you ever wondered if God is listening? This episode reflects on the stunning promise that He hears the righteous—and how the gospel makes that promise available to you. Let’s pray. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

When someone wrongs you, what do you reach for—revenge or trust? This episode explores the hard, beautiful courage of waiting for God instead of striking back. It’s not weakness—it’s wisdom. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Feeling the pressure to figure it all out? What if your plan is the problem? This episode asks hard questions about trust, strategy, and surrender—and points us to a better anchor. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Ever felt the urge to say something sharp — even true — just to wound? You’re not alone. This episode tackles the power of words, and how knowing Christ transforms what we say. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Why does sin feel so good — right up until it doesn’t? This episode tackles the seductive sweetness of sin, its bitter aftermath, and how Jesus gives us something better to crave. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Do you crave praise more than integrity? This episode explores why heaven’s rewards aren’t always loud—and how God honors the obscure, faithful life that no one else may ever see. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Think you’re strong enough to flirt with sin and not get burned? This episode explores how temptation gains power when entertained — and how Christ gives us a better fire to follow. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

When life feels uncertain, Proverbs 11:14 reminds us that wisdom isn’t a solo journey. This devotional explores the danger of isolation, the gift of godly counsel, and the safety we find in community—and ultimately, in Christ. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” doesn’t fly with God. Proverbs 19:9 reminds us that lies don’t disappear — they testify. In this episode, we look at the myth of hidden sin, the reality of divine justice, and the freedom that comes from walking in the light of Christ. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Judas wore a bold face when he betrayed Jesus—and Proverbs 21:29 warns us how easy it is to do the same. In this reflection, we explore the danger of confidence without character, and the gospel invitation to take off the mask. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

If God can turn the heart of a king, He can turn the heart of anyone. In this reflection on Proverbs 21:1, we look at how God's hand redirects history — and how He still changes hearts, one story at a time. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

When righteousness feels like the losing team and injustice seems to win, Proverbs 16:8 whispers a deeper truth. In today’s reflection, we explore the silence of God, the paradox of the cross, and the treasure of integrity. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Integrity is more than a virtue — it’s a path. In today’s reflection, we explore why a poor man with a straight walk is richer than any shortcut success story. Christ walked it perfectly — for us. For more resources, visit xplusone.org

Desire without wisdom is dangerous. Haste without God’s direction is costly. In this episode, we explore how Proverbs 19:2 confronts our hurry — and how slowing down might just be the most Christlike move we can make. For more resources, visit xplusone.org