Wisdom from the Proverbs: A 40-Day Devotional Journey

by Peter Horrobin

Overview

There are countless moments in our lives when we need help urgently. And at most times we are in need of wisdom for a whole array of situations. God has provided the book of Proverbs to give us the baseline we need for clearer understanding; it is filled with sage insight for every instance we can imagine. As we fill our hearts and minds with the wisdom provided there, we will be empowered to live in the light of heavenly counsel.

Within the pages of this book, you will embark on a 40-day journey, studying timeless principles from God's Word. Each daily devotional, built around key verses in Proverbs, provides a rich source of wisdom to feed the soul and encourage the spirit.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800799441
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	12/03/2019
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter Horrobin is the founder and international director of Ellel Ministries. There are more than 50 Ellel operations in more than 35 countries. Each center provides training courses, schools and opportunities for personal prayer ministry. Peter is a graduate of Oxford University and was a successful publisher before starting Ellel in 1986. Peter and his wife, Fiona, live near the first Ellel center, Ellel Grange, in Lancashire, England. Learn more at www.ellel.org.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

1 On What Are You Leaning? 11

2 Walking in the Plans and Purposes of God 15

3 Honoring the Lord 19

4 Learning How to Live Longer 23

5 Money-Servant or Idol? 27

6 Satan's Trap 31

7 Laziness, Work and Wealth 35

8 False Accusations 39

9 How Wise Are You? 43

10 Pure or Polluted? 47

11 Setting a True Course 51

12 Resist Enticement 55

13 Honesty Is the Best Policy 59

14 An Undefendable City 63

15 The Highway Code for God 67

16 The Lamp of God 71

17 Rich or Poor? 75

18 When I Was a Boy 79

19 The Currency of Heaven 83

20 Deaf Ears 87

21 A Matter of Life and Death 91

22 God's Way of Wisdom 95

23 Unwelcome Messages 99

24 Eight Words That Can Save Your Life 103

25 How Do You Receive a Rebuke? 107

26 Foolish Thinking 111

27 Can You Be Trusted to Deliver God's Message? 115

28 The Harvest of Work 119

29 Always! 123

30 Learning Life's Lessons-God's Way 127

31 Wounds That Bring Healing 131

32 The Power of Wisdom 135

33 How to Prosper 139

34 Guard Your Heart 143

35 What You See Is What You Get! 147

36 Spiritual Laziness 151

37 Beware the Dangers of Beer and Wine 155

38 God's Recipe for Good Health 159

39 Truth and Integrity-the Keys to a Successful Life 163

40 "My Words…Are Life…and Health" 167