Read Proverbs 13:1 through 16:33 Anger is a strong emotion that can have negative consequences if not managed correctly. One negative way that anger can manifest itself is through our speech. An angry person tries to tackle a problem through an overpowering response. Gentleness is strength under control. A gentle person attempts to bring resolution to conflict through a firm …
Healthy Fear
Read Psalms 127:1 through 129:8 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways. You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours (Psalm 128:1,2). We don’t usually think of fear as being healthy. Some people have excessive fears—of going outdoors or being trapped in small spaces. People fear many things like …
Rest in Him
Read Psalms 116:1 through 118:29 Worry is a common plight. We get so consumed with our problems that it affects our entire lives—we don’t sleep well, we overeat or under eat, we suffer medical problems, and our relationships go downhill. It is easy to get caught up with the immediate problems or fears that we face rather than focusing on …
From Strength to Strength
Read Psalms 82:1 through 85:13; Acts 27:1–20 We use the term marathon as a way to honor the Greek runner, Phidippedes, who ran about twenty-six miles to carry the news of the Greek victory in the battle of Marathon. The effort killed him. Today, running a marathon is the crowning achievement for most long-distance runners. Even prepared runners struggle throughout …
Reflection
Read Psalms 71:1–24; 89:1–52 In Psalm 71, the Psalmist reflects on who God has been to him during the course of his life. During his infancy the Psalmist learned of God’s reliance. In his youth, God revealed himself to the Psalmist as his hope, confidence, and teacher. At the age of his writing the psalm, the Psalmist saw God as …