Day 10

Proverbs 2:6-7(KJV): "For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly."

Thoughts for the Day

In verse 6 we see that God is the one that gives us godly wisdom and it comes from His mouth and His understanding. This is saying to us that if we want to be wise, we must read the Bible, as it records the things that He has spoken. As we read God's Word, we will receive His knowledge and understanding about any issue that we desire to know about. This means when we have a certain problem that we are dealing with in our lives, we should do two things immediately -- 1.) Seek God in prayer about the problem -- 2.) Search the Bible as to what it says about the problem.

After you pray, sometimes the Holy Spirit will speak to your heart as to what you are to do about your problem. He may bring a certain person to your mind and when you call that person they will have the answer to your problem. Or, He may bring a scripture to your memory that you have read in the past and that could be the answer to your problem. However, if you do not hear an answer in your spirit, many times you will find your answer in reading and studying what the Bible says about the issue. You can use a Bible concordance to assist you in finding the topic you have a question about and then you can read all the verses about that subject or topic. You can also use a "Search the Bible" program on the Internet. We have this service in our site to assist you on this page: http://www.bible.com/bibles.html

In verse 7, the Bible says, that He lays up sound wisdom for us. That means it is there for us, but we must go get it and not just leave it lying there. Therefore, we are responsible for gaining wisdom by searching for it. Also in verse 7, it mentions that the Lord is a "buckler" to those that walk uprightly. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for "buckler" can mean shield, or in this verse it means a spear. This means that God is our protector. He promises to protect and keep us from harm when we obey Him and walk in His ways. This is only one of the rewards that comes from finding and walking in the wisdom of God.

Prayer for the Day

Dear Father, I am grateful that you have left us the Bible with all of its wisdom and knowledge so that we do not get lost in this life or overwhelmed by the problems that we face.� I do thank you that for every problem we face, You will help me find the answer and overcome in the situation.� Help me not only be able to overcome my problems, but also Lord, help me to maintain the proper heart attitude as I work on the situations in my life that need changing.� I know that I must react to my problems with Your love and in a way that is pleasing to you.� Give me the grace to do that, as in my own strength I am not able to approach many of my problems with a godly attitude. In Jesus name, Amen.

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Day 9

Proverbs 2:1-5(KJV): "My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;
2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;
3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;
4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;
5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God."

Thoughts for the Day

These verses tell us that if we desire to understand what the "fear of the Lord" means and find out about the things that God knows, then we must do certain things for this to happen. First of all, the most important thing, is to receive God's Words and act on them. We must make daily Bible study an important part of our lives. As we study God's Word, and ask God to give us the understanding of it, we will find that the words on the pages of the Bible will become alive to us. Many times, I have been reading along and suddenly it is like the words simply leap off the page and into my heart. At other times, I have read the same scripture over and over, and I really didn't understand it, so I would just read past it, wondering in my heart what it meant. I would pray and ask the Lord to show me what it meant. Asking God for understanding is what lifting up our voice for understanding means. At a later time, reading that same scripture, suddenly I would understand. Many times the Holy spirit would bring to my mind another scripture that would shed light on the one I was meditating about. Then, I find that just knowing the Word of God is not enough, I must obey the commandments that are written in it.

In these verses, He says if we seek for His knowledge like searching for silver or hidden treasures, we will find it. Searching for treasure requires one to:

• Inquire where the treasure might be found

• Find a map to help in the search

• Get the tools to dig for it

• Find the right people to help in the search

• And finally: Actually dig for it

I think we can see the spiritual application here. Also, we must realize when we approach the Bible to read it, this Book cannot be read as a common novel. It is a Holy Book and it cannot be simply read with the natural eyes, and studied with intellect alone. We must bring our hearts to God when we read and study, if we are to gain His knowledge. This book was inspired by the Holy Spirit and to gain its knowledge and wisdom we must have the Holy Spirit to interpret and enlighten it to us. We must have spiritual ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to us. If we seek for this Book's treasures, we shall find gems of truth and un-mined gold within its pages.

Prayer for the Day

Dear Lord, I come to you in the name of Jesus and thank you for giving me the Bible, your wonderful book, that is not only full of Your knowledge and wisdom, but is Your love letter to mankind.� All through this book is the plan of redemption. You show us how we, as mortals, can find a loving God who gave Jesus, His Son to die for us and redeem us from our sin and destruction. I am thankful that my name is written in the Book of Life. � Lord, help me today to be a caring and loving person that reaches out to share the Bible's message with others. Give me understanding as I read the Bible, but most of all, give me the grace to obey the things that you have revealed to me in your Word. Amen.

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Day 8

Proverbs 1:24-33(KJV):
24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:
26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;
27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.
28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:
29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:
30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.
31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.
33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Thoughts for the Day

These scriptures give us a very sober and serious warning about rejecting the Lord and refusing to hear His Words. This warning is for all God haters and those who refuse to yield to God. We have a very loving and compassionate God. However, there is a point that we can continue to reject God and His Word and He will finally leave us alone. This is a frightening thought. In the New Testament we are also warned of this:

Hebrews 3:7-12(Amplified):
^{7 Therefore, as the Holy spirit says, Today, if you will hear His voice, 8 Do not harden your hearts, as (happened) in the rebellion (of Israel) and their provocation and embitterment (of Me) in the day of testing in the wilderness, 9 Where your fathers tried (My patience) and tested (My forbearance) and found I stood their test, and they saw My works for forty years. 10 And so I was provoked (displeased and sorely grieved) with that generation, and said, They always err and are led astray in their hearts, and they have not perceived or recognized My ways and become progressively better and more experimentally and intimately acquainted with them. 11 Accordingly I swore in My wrath and indignation, They shall not enter into My rest. 12 (Therefore beware,) brethren; take care lest there be in any one of you a wicked, unbelieving heart --which refuses to cleave to, trust in and rely on Him -- leading you to turn away and desert or stand aloof from the living God.}

^{The Lord makes it very clear how one can come to the place where God will not answer:}

• ^{Failure to answer when God calls}
• ^{Failure to listen to God's counsel}
• ^{Despising correction and reproof from God}
• ^{Hating God's knowledge}
• ^{Showing disrespect and no fear of God}
• ^{Turning away from God (backsliding)}
• ^{Making prosperity their goal}

By doing these things we actually are sowing seeds of rebellion which will produce the fruit of destruction. In our lives, there comes a time when we will simply reap what we have sown. The Lord will allow us to have what we want, but with our own way, comes bitter fruit that is our lot also. However, on the positive side, when we do listen and obey God we are promised to dwell safely and not walk in the fear of evil. God wants to bless us, but the choice is ours. We shall reap what we sow.

Prayer for the Day

Father, may I have the strength to resist temptation and always walk in Your ways. Lord, Your ways are not grievous, but given to me to help and bless me. � May I realize this, when you correct me and not rebel against Your restraints. Give me grace to overcome those things that are not pleasing in your sight and yield to your Holy Spirit.� I know there is no temptation that I face that You have not made a way for me to escape it and overcome it.� You are all powerful and I acknowledge my need for Your help in my time of trial. Thank you, for Your promise of protection and freedom from fear. I am glad you are a caring Father that loves me.� I ask these things in the name of Jesus, Amen.

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Day 7

Proverbs 1:20-23(KJV): "Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, 2 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you."

Proverbs 1:20-23(Amplified): "Wisdom cries aloud in the street; she raises her voice in the markets. 21 She cries at the head of the noisy intersections -- in the chief gathering places -- at the entrance of the city places she speaks: 22 "How long, O simple ones and open to evil, will you love being simple? And the scoffers delight in scoffing, and (self-confident) fools hate knowledge? 23 If you will turn (repent) and give heed to my reproof, behold, I (Wisdom), will pour out my spirit upon you, I will make my words known to you."

Thoughts for the Day

The author of all wisdom is the Lord God Himself. One of His names is WISDOM. When the above scripture mentions WISDOM crying out, this is in reference to the Lord giving His wisdom to men that are in places of administration in the cities. In the Old Testament of the Bible, when the gates of the city are mentioned it was always a reference to where the elders of the city gathered to make the decisions for the people within the city. Most cities had walls of protection built around them and the gates were closed at night, so that enemies could not attack and destroy them. During the day the elders would also gather at the gates, usually in a watch tower, to observe who and what came in and out of the city. By doing this they could make wise decisions to help the city remain safe and also prosperous in the market places.

When the above scripture gives a warning to the simple, the Hebrew word for simple in these verses has this meaning: foolish, easily enticed and seduced, credulous, inexperienced. With this in mind, the Lord is telling us not to be foolish, but to seek His wisdom and then, we can have His knowledge as to how to deal with our affairs. If we learn to take responsibility and deal with our own affairs in a righteous way, then the Lord will promote us to places of leadership and eldership. He wants to use us to be in positions of authority, so that we might help others in the ways of the Lord. God is using Christian businessmen today to bring His godly principles to the market place. If any nation will line up their economic principles with the Word of God they will become prosperous and blessed. The opposite is also true, if nations fail to do this they will suffer poverty and economic failure. These same principles of wisdom are also true in the area of personal finances.

Prayer for the Day

Father, please give me wisdom in my personal affairs so that I might walk in your blessings and prosperity, that I, in turn, might be able to bless others. Lord, give us wise men in the places of authority to lead us as a nation. May your wisdom be applied in the market places of our land and also to our economic situation at the highest levels. Father, give us wise men to rule over us -- men who will be just and fair in their dealings, men of character. Thank you for teaching us your ways and giving us the gift of the Holy Spirit. In the precious name of Jesus I pray, Amen.

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Day 6

Proverbs 1:10-19( KJV):
10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
11 If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:
12 Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
13 We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:
14 Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:
15 My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:
16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
17 Surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird.
18 And they lay wait for their own blood; they lurk privily for their own lives.
19 So are the ways of every one that is greedy of gain; which taketh away the life of the owners thereof.

Thoughts for the Day

In looking at these verses, we can see that as parents, it is our responsibility to warn our children of the dangers of hanging out with the wrong crowd. Also, there are warnings to young people to stay away from habitual sinners. There is a saying stating that, "Birds of a feather flock together." If we do not want to be like the kind of people that are evil, we must not be buddies with them, nor allow our children to buddy with them. There is another saying, "If you play with fire you will get burned." Young people and older people as well, cannot entertain the notion that you can be close to wickedness and not find yourself being drug into the same wicked deeds that they do. If we do not resist evil, it will soon overtake us. Smaller sins eventually lead to bigger ones. The Bible says that greed, and the desire for money can lead one into robbery and as the above verses declare, even to murder. Gangs are rampant today because the above words of wisdom were not heeded by many of our young people.

I praise God for the young people who are good kids and are leading good Christian lives. It is not easy to live for Christ in an ungodly society. One trick that the devil uses to ensnare good Christians is to entice them to become friends with ungodly people. Satan usually whispers that by being their friend, you can win them to Christ. I am not saying we should snub evil people, nor should we be unkind to them. However, we cannot become close buddies to those that practice unrighteousness, as this has been the downfall of many Christians.

2 Corinthians 6:14-17 (KJV):
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?
16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you."

The evil influence in others, most of the time, will overcome the well meaning one. The best way to help those that are evil is to pray for them and live an example of goodness before them. Yes, witnessing to them, being kind and loving toward them, but not yielding to their enticements to join them in their wicked ways. God has promised to care of His children and as we trust Him, we will not have to go the way of sinners to attain the things we desire. The Lord promises us those things if we follow and obey Him.

Psalm 37:1-4 (KJV):
1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity.
2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."

Prayer for the Day

Dear Father in Heaven, I come to You in the name of Jesus and I pray for parents and young people today in all walks of life who are struggling with the threat of unrighteous relationships. Help them to live a life that is pleasing to You. Deliver them from the fear of men and give them the grace to cut all ties with those that would lead them into wickedness. Fill them with Your Spirit so that they will have the holy boldness to take a stand for truth and righteousness. May we all treat the wicked that we encounter with compassion and kindness, yet be able to speak the truth in love, so as to help them, and not join them. Give parents Your wisdom to help their teens through the temptations all around them, especially in the inner cities where crime is rampant. Bless the workers and evangelists You have sent to these cities. Provide for them and protect them as they work among the streets. Protect us all from evil and destruction. Help us to overcome evil with good, as You told us to do, and let us be that light that shines in the darkness. Amen.

Day 5

Proverbs 1:8-9(KJV): "My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck."

Thoughts for the Day

One of the requirements for receiving wisdom is the admonition for sons and daughters to listen to and respect the godly advice and teachings from our parents. In fact, this is one of the ten commandments listed in Exodus 20:12: "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee." Notice this commandment comes with a promise -- if we honor our parents, we will have long life. We might wonder why this is true. If younger children fail to obey their parents, they can get into dangerous situations that could cost them their lives. For example: When parents instruct their children to look both ways for oncoming traffic before crossing a street; and the children do not obey these instructions, they could be run over and killed, thereby cutting their life short.

Parents are older, therefore they have more experience and are able to instruct their children wisely so they can avoid the mistakes that they may have made. Even grown children can learn from their parents how to raise their children, how to manage their financial affairs, find help in their occupations, etc. Christian parents even have a greater wisdom to pass on to their families. If they know the Word of God, they are in a position to pass their godly advice to their children.The children then become the recipient of a chain of blessing from their fathers and mothers. This blessing is described in today's verses as a victor's wreath on one's head which means we shall walk in an overcoming position in this life. The golden necklace is symbolic of prosperity and favor. If we are obedient children we will have these blessings. If we are godly parents we are able to pass these blessings on to our children, who in turn can pass them on to theirs.

Prayer for the Day

Dear Lord, thank you for all the godly parents who are attempting to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.� Give them Your Wisdom as they guide their children and lead them in Your ways.� Cause their children to submit to their leadership and to obey them, thus saving these children from many heartaches and suffering in this life. Lord, heal the parent/children relationship breaches and put it in the children's hearts to submit unto their parents.� Cause the parents to be patient and loving toward their children.� Give us all love one for another in our homes and in our church families as well. In the name of your son, Jesus, I pray, Amen

Day 4

Proverbs 1:7(KJV): "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."

Thoughts for the Day

According to this scripture one must have "the fear of the Lord" to attain knowledge. Since this is true, we need to know what it means to "fear the Lord," as most of us desire to attain knowledge. In this verse, the "fear of the Lord" actually means "to be alarmed due to what could happen, if we disrespect or show lack of reverence to the Lord's Words." A good example of this would be if a young person respects the words of his father, he will heed those words and not disobey, as he knows the consequence of doing wrong will bring the father's disfavor and punishment. This same thing applies to our heavenly Father. If we really respect and believe the Words of God we will not disobey them, as we know there will be a penalty for doing so. We resist sinning as we fear the consequences. The acknowledgement of this one truth truly is the gateway to attain the knowledge of God.

People that have no "fear of God" go about breaking the laws of God, as if nothing will ever happen to them. The Bible refers to these people as foolish. Fools are those who are rebellious and despise the wisdom and instruction of God. Because our God is a merciful, sometimes people do not immediately pay for the consequences of their sins, but in time, all of us will reap what we sow, as that is what the Word of God says in Galatians 6:7: "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." The only way the reaping and sowing process can be stopped is through repentance of our sins. When we accept Jesus as our savior, because He paid the penalty for our sin on the cross, we do not have to pay for it. We escape hell and all of its consequences. How wonderful this is. It can be compared to having someone who comes and plows up a field of sin where the weed seed we planted would sprout in time. Instead, through Christ's love for us, we are now given a clean plowed field, so that we can plant a good crop. One that we can enjoy and even have an abundant harvest to bless others.

Prayer for the Day

My Father in Heaven, I am thankful for saving me from the consequences of my sins.� I do ask you to forgive me for all of my trespasses and sins that I have committed in the weakness of my flesh.� Help me today to resist the temptation to yield to any sin. I know I cannot do this in my own strength, but I call on you to give me the power to overcome the desires of my flesh.� Lord, I acknowledge my respect, fear and awe of You. Deliver me from all foolishness.� I trust that You are "all wise" and ask that you teach me your ways so that I might walk in a path of blessing and be a blessing to all I meet today.� I ask this in Jesus' name, Amen.

Day 3

Proverbs 1:5-6 (KJV): "A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings."

Thoughts for the Day

The book of Proverbs is referred to as the book of wisdom in the Bible. God caused Solomon to pen these great truths. He had learned wisdom, as we must all learn it -- by listening to and heeding the Words of God. We must ask God for ears to hear what the Lord is speaking. Some people complain that they cannot understand the Bible. Actually none of us can understand the sum total of the Bible, because it comes from a God who is unfathomable. However, when we come to God, and acknowledge Jesus as our savior, we are given new insight. We begin our journey of learning about our new Father and His ways. As we study His Book, the Holy Spirit gives us the understanding that brings us into wise counsel and we can increase our learning of the Almighty God.

After forty-eight years of studying the Bible, I am still in awe when I read a verse that I have read many times and never understood it and suddenly I am enlightened and can "understand a proverb" or that "dark saying." I realize this comes because of my relationship with the One who inspired the Bible in the first place. He has given me something of His heart or mind and my love for Him is deepened. We should always be grateful when God allows us revelation of His Word and, when we do not understand it at the moment, that is when we are called to trust Him. Perhaps, at a later time, as we mature and grow in Him, we can receive that understanding that we have asked Him for. In the meantime, we can certainly walk in the light of the Words we do understand.

Prayer for the Day

Dear Father, in Jesus' name I thank you for every bit of understanding I have received from your Word, the Holy Bible. I realize that it is by your Holy Spirit that I am given the grace to understand this magnificent Book.� Thank you for the message of love that comes through its pages and penetrates my heart;� a message that brings comfort and love and also a message of correction when I need it. Lord, may I always yield to those "course corrections" and line up with your Word.� I know that when I do I become wiser for it and I am blessed. Amen.

Day 2

Proverbs 1:1-2 (KJV):
1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;
2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding.

Thoughts for the Day

The book of Proverbs was written by King Solomon whom the Bible calls the wisest of all men. Since God imparted this wisdom to him, we can benefit from all the wisdom and knowledge that he penned in this book. God gifted Solomon with the ability not only to write, but to compose music as well. Today God is also gifting many with this same ability so that we all may be blessed through writings and songs that come from His heart.

1 Kings 10:23-24:
23 So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom.
24 And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart.

1 Kings 4:31-32:
31 For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.
32 And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five."

Solomon was endowed with both spiritual and practical wisdom. Wisdom is the ability to have the insight into the true nature of things. It is being able to discern the right mode of action that produces sensible results and also to have the understanding and knowledge to know what causes negative results. When we have God's wisdom we will know what to do and how to do it. This will cause us to not only avoid those things that produce destructive results, but it will also help us to engage in those things that produce life and blessings.

We notice in Proverbs 1:2 that wisdom is linked with instructions, so if we are to be wise we must follow the instructions of God written the Bible. If we ask God to give us His wisdom, we will receive not only His wisdom, but He will also give us the ability to understand His Words in the Bible. We must know the author of the Holy Bible to be able to understand its Words. The Book will mean nothing to us without a relationship with Jesus Christ, God's Son. King Solomon gained the wisdom that he had because he had this relationship with God. We too, can become wise if we seek God with our whole heart and read the Book He gave to us.
Prayer for the Day

Father, I come to you in Jesus name at the very beginning of this new day and ask You to give me Your� wisdom so that I may order my personal life, my family, my ministry, my business and all of my affairs according to Your Word.� Please impart to me the understanding of your Word so that I know how to do those things that not only please You, but that will also produce blessing in my life and in the lives of all who know me. Thank you, Lord for all the beautiful music and inspirational books that You have blessed me to be able to hear and read. Bless all those who have been obedient to share Your Life through these avenues over the years. It has made my life fuller and caused me to know You better. I ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Day 1

Proverbs 1:3-4(KJV): "To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtlety to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion."

Thoughts for the Day

Solomon, the author of Proverbs, sought to receive instruction from God in these verses. According to the Bible he became the wisest man of his day. Here we see he received wisdom, justice, judgment and equity. Looking at three of these -- justice, judgment, and equity; we see these are actions that we desire that others would extend to us. We all want to be treated fairly and equitably. However, a mark of maturity in Christ is, when we are also willing to lay down our justified rights and make sure that we are also extending the same rights to others. We must apply the same Word of God to ourselves, as well as those around us. That is what it means to live by the Golden Rule -- "Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you."

God promises to give this wisdom and instruction to those that will humble themselves in a simple way and to those that become childlike in their approach to God. We must not take a prideful, nor a haughty attitude if we desire to receive knowledge and discretion from God. He gives His instruction only to the teachable and those that depend on God and not their own human reasoning. This does not mean we are to not use our minds. However, it does mean that we are not to just rely on our own logic and reasoning, but to bring God into our daily affairs so that we have access to the mind of Christ with His guidance and His wisdom.

Prayer for the Day

Father, I come to you with an humble heart today, realizing that I need you in my life to help me and guide me in all of my ways.� I cannot accept all the responsibilities that seem to be mine and accomplish them on my own.� Please show me my priorities and help me to lay down those things that are not really mine to do. � Help me to trust you that you will take care of the things� that I cannot change and to work on those things that are my part to change.�I desire to walk in equity with others. Help me to treat others today as I desire to be treated; realizing that I shall reap what I sow. If I am fair and kind and sow those seeds, so shall I reap fairness and kindness in return.� Let me be more Christ-like today through the power of your Holy Spirit.� In Jesus' name, Amen.