Encouragement from the Proverbs
- Be considerate of how you speak to those you love.
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Proverbs 15:1 - Go about your tasks with thankfulness and delight.
“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.”
Proverbs 16:3 - Encourage little ones to be obedient to your instructions.
“The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.” Proverbs 29:15 - Be diligent in all matters of the home and strive for orderliness.
“She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness."
Proverbs 31:27 - Manage your time wisely; be not a waster of time.
“Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.”
Proverbs 19:15 - Be not angered by the ways of a child, but take every opportunity to teach him the straight and narrow way.
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 - Put your trust in God, and lean upon His every word.
“Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.”
Proverbs 30:5 - Seek after the wisdom of God.
“Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.” Proverbs 4:5 - Happiness affects the entire home, as does the sadness of the heart.
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.” Proverbs 15:13
“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.”
Proverbs 17:22 - “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
Proverbs 18:22
“House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.” Proverbs 19:14
Blessings!
Heather
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