On Sunday our pastor challenged us to the RUS challenge. The challenge is to read part of chapter of Proverbs every day of April and the first day of May and then share what you've learned.You start with Proverbs 1 on the first and then read chapter 2 the next day and so on so forth.
I know I am a few days behind but better late than never right?
Pro 1:15 My son, do not go along with them, and keep your feet away from their path
Often there will be things around me (books, movies, etc...) that tempt me to do things I know aren't right. I find it really easy to mentally tell myself that I won't do what I know to be wrong but then for some reason I leave those temptations where they are and have to struggle against them all the time. It would be so much simpler if I removed those things and then I wouldn't have to worry about them.
Pro 2:1-6 My son, if you accept my words, and treasure my instructions, making your ear attentive to wisdom, and turning your heart to understanding, if, indeed, you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and learn to know God. For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
This really made me question how much I value God's instruction (eg. the Bible). Do I treasure what I read? Is it something really valuable to me? Do I wake up each morning really, really looking forward to reading it? Yes I enjoy reading it but often I place other books I'm reading or schoolwork ahead of it in my priority list. Definitely something to work on.
Pro 3:12 because the LORD corrects the person he loves, just as a father corrects the son he delights in.
When I read this it reminded me that God loves me and it's because God loves us that He corrects us. He could just give up on us when we sin but instead He decides to lovingly instruct us and teach us. He doesn't just tell us we sinned He shows us that we made a mistake and then takes us on a journey to heal us and help us overcome obstacles in our walk with Him.
I'm so glad that my God cares so much about me
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