Episode 269: Proverbs 20

Today's Prayer Meditation is on Proverbs 20

I do not get intoxicated with strong drink. Drunkards tend to be obnoxious, loud and argumentative. I have no desire to make anyone angry. I put arguments to rest whenever I can. I know it's foolish to pick a fight. 

I am diligent at planting seed for the future, for I know that the seed I plant today will result in a bountiful harvest tomorrow. I do not spend all of my time sleeping. For I know that only leads to poverty. I am awake and alert on the job, and there is plenty of food on my table. 

I give good advice born from deep understanding drawn out from the wellspring of Holy Spirit within. 

I walk in integrity, and my descendants are fortunate. I do my best to provide them with a godly example by following your ways, Father. 

You are righteous. You sit on your judgement seat evil scatters away from your kingdom. You give me wisdom to discern right from wrong. 

You have cleansed me and set me free from sin, and given me a clean and pure heart. 

I do not demonstrate a double standard. I know that in your eyes, there is no "us" and "them". You do not play favorites. I know that whatever I obtain dishonestly -- although it may seem sweet at first, I would eventually live to regret. 

People show what they are really like by how they act. So I do not judge anyone simply by the words they speak. I discern their character by the fruit they produce in their lives, whether they are pure or perverse. 

You have given me eyes to see and ears to hear from you, Father. 

You bless me with abundant life, but there is something of far greater worth than earthly wealth: speaking revelation-words of knowledge. 

I solicit good advice from godly people, and you make my plans succeed, Father. I do not make rash promises that I will live to regret or charge ahead without wisdom. Wars are often won by skillful strategy rather than brute strength or superior weapons. 

I stay away from people who can't keep their mouths shut, because I know they won't hesitate to reveal my secrets. If they tell me the secrets of others, I know my secrets will also be made known.

If I am wronged by someone, I wrap your grace around my heart, Father. I know that you will vindicate me. 

Father, you direct my life. Each step I take is ordained by you to bring me closer to my destiny. You don't show me the entire journey in advance, but just the next step I need to take. So much of my life remains a glorious surprise. 

The spirit you breathed into man is like a living lamp, a shining light searching into the innermost chamber of my being.

I strive to be a good leader, basing my decisions on love and truth. It is kindness and integrity that puts me in a position of trust.

We admire the young for their strength and beauty, but beauty fades. Give me the dignity of wisdom as I grow older, Father. Help me to learn life's lessons well. I know that even painful experiences hold opportunities to change my life in wonderful ways. 

So be it. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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