Physical strength may impress, but spiritual strength is forged in difficulty. True power is revealed when we admit our weakness and let God’s strength take over in the moments we feel least capable.

Jeremiah 17 reminds us that when we trust in the Lord, we become like a tree with deep roots—steady and fruitful even in difficult seasons. This is only possible through God’s grace and the renewing work of the Holy Spirit.

We were made for fellowship with God and one another. As we spend time alone with Him, He equips us to return and serve, love, and build unity in our communities.

Life’s storms—whether weather-related or personal—reveal where we place our trust. The Lord alone is our true safe place, stronger than any worldly security.

No matter how small our corner of the world feels, God uses our obedience—our prayers, our service, our witness—to fulfill His greater plan for renewal and restoration.

Like preparing a horse for battle, we make plans—but victory is the Lord’s. Let’s submit our dreams, struggles, and hopes to Him, confident that He will bring about His good in His perfect time.

While passion and desire inspire us, Proverbs teaches that plans built on knowledge and guided by wise counsel are stronger. Let’s make our plans prayerfully, trusting God to lead and align them with His will.

Mark’s Gospel is filled with urgency, but even in the rush of “immediately,” Jesus often paused to pray, rest, or teach. This message encourages us to look beyond our desire for instant answers and embrace God’s perfect pace.

Whether we stand in awe of God’s glory on a spiritual mountaintop or feel crushed by life’s struggles in the valley, Jesus meets us there. Let’s explore how He dwells with the humble and contrite in heart.

David and Peter both experienced deep failures and deep restoration. They remind us that even in our worst moments, God sees, forgives, and restores. He knows our hearts better than we do and never looks away.

Proverbs reminds us that not just what we say, but how we say it matters. Soft words bring peace; harsh ones stir up anger. Let’s consider the tone, volume, and intent of our speech in light of God’s wisdom.

Ecclesiastes reminds us that life is brief—a vapor, or hevel—but not meaningless. When we understand our time in light of eternity, we see that our choices and actions deeply matter within God’s sovereign plan.

Reading Proverbs daily shaped my spiritual habits in my 20s, but wisdom literature alone isn’t enough. If we only read Proverbs, we risk missing the full, redemptive story of Scripture—and the deeper preparation God desires for kingdom living.

Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly both call for our attention, but they lead in opposite directions. One offers lasting righteousness and alignment with God; the other offers instant gratification and ends in regret. Our daily decisions reveal which voice we’re following.

Near the end of Job, we’re forced to face the hard questions: Who is really in control? Can we trust God when we don’t understand? Job learns to surrender to the mystery of God’s wisdom. Maybe we’re called to do the same.

Like Dug from Up, we’re easily pulled off course. Solomon’s call to “be attentive” in Proverbs 4 reminds us that staying focused on God’s wisdom is a daily battle—and one worth fighting.

Many of us have lived out Elihu’s role—young, sincere, but unseasoned. God doesn’t require perfection in our ministry, but He calls us to grow through experience, listen before we speak, and let wisdom come from a life rooted in Him.

Focus, Organize, Understand, and Relate—these steps can help us retain not just facts, but spiritual wisdom. Using the science of memory, we can shape our habits to better store and live out God’s truth.

The book of Proverbs invites us to pursue wisdom, but today I’m seeing more clearly than ever that wisdom isn’t just a concept—it’s a person. Jesus is wisdom in the flesh, and following Him is the wisest choice we can make.

Job’s story reminds us that in seasons of deep suffering, unhelpful advice can worsen wounds—what people often need most is quiet presence and faithful love.