God’s motivation for the week

Daily verses of encouragement

University ofToledo

January 5

Proverbs 3:3 – Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

How well do I love others around me?  What do I do to demonstrate that love to them?  Would others consider me a faithful friend?

January 6

Proverbs 3:5,6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.

What (or who) does my heart trust in?  Is it all about me or is it all about God?  Do I give God the credit for accomplishments that I achieve?

January 7

Proverbs 3:9,10 – Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.

Do I give back to the Lord from the income that He blesses me with?  Do I give to Him first before the rest of the bills are paid or do I wait to see what’s left?

January 8

Proverbs 3:13 – Blessed is the person who finds wisdom, the person who gains understanding.

Am I seeking opportunities to learn?  Do I look to gain wisdom from others who are farther down life’s road than I am?

January 9

Proverbs 3:21 – My child, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight.

How good is my judgment?  Do I make a lot of poor decisions?  How can I improve my decision-making?

January 10

Proverbs 3:35 – The wise inherit honor, but fools He holds up to shame.

Are my daily decisions producing an honorable reputation?  Do I have habits that I am ashamed about?  How can I change those habits?

January 11

Proverbs 4:14 – Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil people.

Do I spend a lot of time with people who are bad influences?  What is the character like of the people that influence me most?