Manna for Your Morning

I have directed you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in upright paths. When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; And if you run, you will not stumble. — Proverbs 4:11-12 (NASB1995) Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear Yahweh and turn away from evil. (Proverbs 3:7 LSB) If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5 NKJV) Yahweh will show you which path to take. And in the hidden part of your heart He will make you know wisdom. (See Psalms 51:6 AMP) Pay attention to His instruction and apply your heart to understanding. “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.” (Psalms 111:10 NKJV) It is sound wisdom to fear the name of the LORD. (See Micah 6:9)

“And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.’” — Job 28:28 (NASB1995) Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the LORD and turn away from evil. (Proverbs 3:7 NLT) The reverent fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. (See Psalm 111:10) Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. (Proverbs 4:7 NKJV) Proverbs 1:7 says: …fools despise wisdom and instruction. Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. (See Proverbs 4:6 NLT) ...wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, you will have a bright future, and your hopes will not be cut short. (Proverbs 24:14 NLT) But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5 NASB1995) Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding...

For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. — Psalms 84:11 (NASB1995) Everything that goes into a life of pleasing God has been miraculously given to us by getting to know, personally and intimately, the One who invited us to God. The best invitation we ever received! (2 Peter 1:3 MSG) YAHWEH is a very generous giver. This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we have the requests which we have asked from Him. (1 John 5:14-15 NASB1995) If you think God is holding out on you, consider that the thing you desire may not be a good thing for you at this particular time. Then, examine your motive for asking. James 4:3 (NASB1995) says: You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures. May we ask God for wisdom, in all s...

Buy truth, and do not sell it, get wisdom and instruction and understanding. — Proverbs 23:23 (NASB) Lady Wisdom goes out in the street and shouts. At the town center she makes her speech. In the middle of the traffic she takes her stand. At the busiest corner she calls out: (Proverbs 1:20-21 MSG) Listen and be wise. Direct your heart in the way of the LORD. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5 NASB) For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. (Proverbs 2:10-11 NLT)

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. — Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) Dear friend, take my advice; it will add years to your life. I’m writing out clear directions to Wisdom Way, I’m drawing a map to Righteous Road. I don’t want you ending up in blind alleys, or wasting time making wrong turns. Hold tight to good advice; don’t relax your grip. Guard it well—your life is at stake! Don’t take Wicked Bypass; don’t so much as set foot on that road. Stay clear of it; give it a wide berth. Make a detour and be on your way. (Proverbs 4:10-15 MSG) It’s a school of hard knocks for those who leave God’s path, a dead-end street for those who hate God’s rules. (Proverbs 15:10 MSG) Lady Wisdom says: “ You can find me on Righteous Road—that’s where I walk— at the intersection of Justice Avenue, handing out life to those who love me, filling their arms with life—armloads of life! ” (Proverbs 8:21 MSG)