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Teacher-Only days call for a little pampering session 💅🏼
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Hey there, I wanted to quickly reflect on the las

Hey there,

I wanted to quickly reflect on the last 31-days with you because there is something incredible that occurs when you allow God to help unpack your thoughts and feelings

Here are five things that the book of Proverbs shows importance with:

1) When we choose God’s way, He grants us wisdom. His Word, the Bible, leads us to live rightly, have right relationships, and make better choices

2) In order to relate to people, we need consistency, tact, and discipline to use the wisdom God gives. If we don't, our relationships suffer

3) To be wise with our words, we need to learn to use self-control. Our words always need to be honest and well-chosen

4) Because it is God who evaluates how we live, we should work purposefully

5) A successful relationship with God counts for eternity. Everything else that we see and understand is perishable. Our resources, time, and talents all come from God, and therefore, we need to use them wisely

Woven into the fabric of our being is the desire to learn and understand. Our minds are what set us apart from animals, as we analyse, discuss, and debate - everything within this world and beyond; and from, the natural to the supernatural

Today, is August 1st, and so, therefore, I am setting you a new challenge...keep going, and start this challenge again! Why not do this study with a friend? Or with your family? Study the word, and keep on sharing what God unfolds, with each other, over the next month.

Some months have less than 31 days and February even less again, but don't worry, just read certain chapters less (unless you want to do more than one chapter, per day, within those months!)
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“But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.” Psalm 1:2-3
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God bless you all, as you continue to press into the Word and all that God has for you
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Woohoo!!! Welcome to the last day of the Proverbs

Woohoo!!! Welcome to the last day of the Proverbs Challenge. We did it! We about to complete this challenge after thirty-one days of insight, wisdom, and Godly perspective - how can that not change our lives over time?

If you haven't guessed it, we are reading Chapter 31 today, so let me share my verse with you below:
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“Reward her for all she has done. Let her deeds publicly declare her praise.” Proverbs 31:31
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I thought it appropriate to talk about the very last verse of Proverbs, but also, I found this verse very profound

My Thoughts: If you look back to the start of Proverbs, the book begins with the command to fear the Lord (1:7), and here, we see that Proverbs ends with a picture of a woman who fulfils this command

Her qualities are mentioned throughout the book - hard word, fear of God, respect for her spouse, foresight, encouragement, care for others, concern for the poor, and wisdom in handling money.

All these qualities, when we are following God's wisdom and path for our lives lead to happiness, success, honour, and self-worth.

I honestly love the book of Proverbs (along with the other 65 books) because it shows me how to become wise, make right decisions, and live according to God's ideal - so what is not to love?

My Reflection: To me, the picture given to us as the woman in Proverbs, is a picture of the ”church” as a whole, and her husband is Christ.

Scripture talks many times of the church being Christ’s bride and that ultimately, we were created for Him, for eternity

I love the notion of the church rising up to fulfil these commands because in doing so, we will always achieve the two greatest commandments of loving God and loving each other - and I don't mean just our church family, because we are here also to bring the lost, home

What did Chapter 31 show you?

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Welcome to Day 30 of the Proverbs Challenge, and I

Welcome to Day 30 of the Proverbs Challenge, and I am so proud of those of us who have continued to press into God, daily, and the insight that has been gained on this journey!

Today, we are reading chapter 30, but the verse that spoke to myself is:
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“Who but God goes up to heaven and comes back down? Who holds the wind in his fists? Who wraps up the oceans in his cloak? Who has created the whole wide world? What is his name—and his son’s name? Tell me if you know!” Proverbs 30:4
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My Thoughts: Kieren and I went out for a late-night walk a few nights ago, and the Milky Way was shining over our home (which I have written about before), but the number of stars in the sky was incredible

We talked about how I always feel closest to God, when I see how small I am, in comparison to creation. Now that is a strange concept to feel loved in this humongous world, yet, God created the stars so that I would know His name, and God paints a sunset for me, daily. Therefore, creation makes me feel loved.

This verse is a beautiful declaration of how other gods may promise so much, yet it is only Yahweh that came down for His children.

Yahweh is life; He is love; and He created everything through Christ, for you and I

My Reflection: Colossians 1:16-17 teaches us that through Christ, the world was created

I love everything about this Proverb, because it keeps my mind in check, by giving perspective

There is no circumstance in our lives, too big, for our God to handle, because He is the creator, and we are the created

I love the imagery of God gathering up the wind, or wrapping up the waters. I love that the Universe, and everything in it, is His

I am His; we are His: and creation simply reminds me that we have nothing to be afraid of because our strength comes from Him ultimately

What did chapter 30 show you?
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