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Listen and Learn (Proverbs 1:2-6)

Scripture of the Day: Proverbs 1:2-6

...2 For attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; 3 for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young -- 5 let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance -- 6 for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise.

This is how the Book of Proverbs begins. I will confess I have probably read that five times, but NEVER actually focused on the words before! As I'm reading a daily bible for the year, I only get to read a few verses in Proverbs every day, so those were the only verses my brain had to focus on one night last week.

I almost did not include verse 6 here today because when I read the verses prior to them, I thought, "This is why I am reading the bible!" (not just the proverbs/parables in it). This is a year I am looking for direction and spiritual discipline.  I am trying to simplify and declutter, all the while continuing to do what is just and right and fair. And oh - do I want to add to my learning! In the past week, I can feel it working. My thought process, my focus, and how I am choosing to spend my spare time are changing little by little.

I think this year we are in for quite a journey through this blog! I have a feeling some of things I'm going to write about will be hard (God is already convicting me of some things to be discussed...). But I also think we can learn and grow together!

Can I invite you to join me?

Closing Prayer (please pray this for me):

Heavenly Father God, please open our hearts this year. Take us to new places. Give us old thoughts, but new meanings and insights. Help us grow together. We are excited to see what 2013 has in store, but can only make the most of it if we have You by our side. Help us ever keep you in mind! We love You and in Jesus' Name we pray. Amen.

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