Wisdom has never been needed more greatly than today.
In his book, Proverbs Prayers
He opens up the wisdom and insights found in each verse, bringing wisdom alive in both deeply spiritual and practical application.
He also includes “Proverbs Principles” on topics and struggles we encounter each day. He covers topics such as: achievement, anger, character, compassion, friendship, gossip, laziness, motivation, persistence, and vision.
The author has included a wide variety of quotes which bring further understanding and insight into wisdom:
- “Never sell your principles for popularity or you’ll find yourself bankrupt in the worst way.”
- “Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.” (Frank Outlaw)
- “You can always measure a person by the amount of opposition it takes to discourage him. When the water starts to rise, you can too.”
- “As you go through life, you’re going to have many opportunities to keep your mouth shut. Take advantage of all of them.” (West Virgina Gazette)
- “It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.” (John Wooden)
I found this book to offer a fresh approach to wisdom. This book makes a perfect devotional as there are thirty one chapters, which can be easily read and prayed each month throughout the year.
*** I received a copy of this book from Revell for review purposes. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
Today I am joining … Thought Provoking Thursday and Everyday Jesus and Literacy Musing Mondays and Booknificent Thursday .
Joanne, what a great review! I’ve got this book in my pile as well, and I always learn so much from reading your reviews!
You will be blessed when you read it, Michele. Much wisdom packed into it.
This review blessed me. I love the quote about taking the opportunity to keep your mouth shut when you can. Funny. Thanks for sharing on Literacy Musing Mondays too. I also saw you on Booknificient Thursdays. š
Mary, I cannot tell you how that very same quote struck me deeply. Always good to join you!
I haven’t heard of this book, but sounds like it would make a great little devotional. Thanks for sharing, Joanne.
This book made me realize how we need a practical application of Proverbs to our lives. Lisa, it had much wisdom packed into such a little book.
Girl, you find the coolest books. If I ever go broke due to purchasing too many literary pieces, I am blaming you š #KiddingNotKidding Thanks for sharing this. Adding it to my “Read” list!
Sharita, I am so glad you enjoy the books I read. This one made me realize how much we need a practical application of Proverbs to our lives. Or at least I do š
This sounds like a book I might enjoy reading and praying through with my older girls. I’m going to look into it for them (and me)! Thanks for being a part of Booknificent Thursday this week!
Tina
Tina, it is such a practical & insightful book. Always good to join you!