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DAVID'S DAILY
DEVOTIONAL
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This devotional blog is a weekday "non-fluffy" devotional in the Word based on the two greatest commandments: "Love the Lord, love your neighbor." Each devotion will answer these three questions: What does the message speak to me (the author) today? What is it saying to you (the reader)? And what are we going to do about it? The Bible will speak to us every day if we will let it. So what is it saying today?
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A Rat To A Cheeto
Read Proverbs 17:22 (KJV) A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: But a broken spirit drieth the bones. What It Is Speaking to Me Those of you who know me know that I am always good for a quick laugh. I wish I could say it was because I am really good and intentional about following the good part of this verse. That may be true in part, but I also just really enjoy laughing. Humor is one of my favorite gifts from God, and I am drawn to funny people like a rat to a Cheeto. L
David Ayres
Aug 252 min read
Spouting Off First
Read Proverbs 18:13 (NLT) Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. Proverbs 18:17 (ESV) The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him. What it is speaking to me: Picture this: A friend comes to you upset about a falling out of some kind with someone else you know, and by the time they finish talking, you've decided who's right and who's wrong. You haven't heard the other person's side. Most of you thinks
David Ayres
Aug 112 min read
Un-Repressed Silence
Read Proverbs 17:27–28 (ESV) Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent. What it is speaking to me The therapeutic culture around us preaches the same thing over and over: speak your truth, express your feelings, don't bottle it up. And there is a whiff of wisdom in that. Total, long term suppression isn't healthy. But over
David Ayres
Aug 62 min read
Needle Love — Proverbs 27:6
Read *Proverbs 27:6 (NKJV) Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.* What it is speaking to me: "Faithful are the wounds of a friend." There is a kindness that tells the truth even when it's uncomfortable. It reminds me of splinters. Did you ever get a splinter in your foot as a kid? Like a good, deep splinter? When I would get one, you would hope that there was enough still sticking out of your foot that Mom or Dad could get it out with
David Ayres
Aug 32 min read
Dangerously Right — Proverbs 3:7
A daily devotional on Proverbs 3:7: Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own...
David Ayres
Jul 103 min read
Argument Pool — Proverbs 18:17
A daily devotional on Proverbs 18:17: — The one who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.
David Ayres
Jun 252 min read
Consulting Run — Proverbs 28:26
A daily devotional on Proverbs 28:26: He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. Proverbs 12:15 The way of a...
David Ayres
Jun 172 min read
Transactions of the Soul — Proverbs 11:17
A daily devotional on Proverbs 11:17 (NKJV): The merciful man does good for his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.
David Ayres
Jun 152 min read
"Wonderful" Layers — Proverbs 2:1–5
A daily devotional on Proverbs 2:1–5: My son, if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you, so that you incline your ear to wisdom, and apply...
David Ayres
Jun 124 min read
Say Less — Proverbs 10:18-19
A daily devotional on Proverbs 10:18-19 (NKJV): — "Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is...
David Ayres
Jun 32 min read
A Sluggardly Garden — Proverbs 24:30–34
A daily devotional on Proverbs 24:30–34: I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; And there it was, all...
David Ayres
May 293 min read
Ant Man — Proverbs 6:6–8
A daily devotional on Proverbs 6:6–8: Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, which, having no captain, overseer or ruler, provides her...
David Ayres
Apr 22 min read
Hearing Test — Proverbs 18:12–13
A daily devotional on Proverbs 18:12–13 (KJV): Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility. He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
David Ayres
Mar 252 min read
Small Surrenders
Read Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” What It Is Speaking to Me I’m reminded of the story of two boys at the breakfast table fighting over the last pancake. Their mom reprimands them, reminding them to do what Jesus would have done. The older boy looks at the younger and says, “I’ll let you be Jesus first.” I think we’re really glad that Je
David Ayres
Feb 252 min read
"LAAAZZZY"
Read Proverbs 31:17 She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants. She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms. She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night. What it is speaking to me: I had a Geometry teacher in high school who was the last of his era. He was the kind of teacher from the.
David Ayres
Feb 192 min read
Guardrails — Proverbs 4:20–27
A daily devotional on Proverbs 4:20–27 (NKJV): My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they are...
David Ayres
Jan 263 min read
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