Wisdom weeds out bad behavior that would burden us with unnecessary problems.  If it is not good for us, we need to leave it alone.  And, surround ourselves with those who have their eye on God who can help us leave it alone.  Your encouragement today:  Divine wisdom points the way to wholeness.  Be wise, stay wise, put your wisdom into practice. (Proverbs 20:26)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Pray about the commitment before making the commitment.  The commitment is going to require our full investment; let us be prepared to invest fully.  Otherwise, just say no.  "No" is not a bad word.  Your encouragement today:  if a commitment decision is upon you, pray about it, and make sure you are all in before saying yes. (Proverbs 20:25)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

God is directing our steps. May we tap into the Divine, let God lead us, and follow the guidance laid out for us. Then, we will understand the way.  Your encouragement today:  let God direct your steps. (Proverbs 20:24)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Honesty will take us a long way in God’s economy. Honesty pleases God. Honesty will open the floodgates of heaven. Your encouragement today: be honest! (Proverbs 20:23)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

In all things, let God take care of it.  Let God be the guiding force directing our actions.  God will take care of it, and everything will work out alright.  Your encouragement today:  wait on the Lord.  The Lord will work it out.  (Proverbs 20:22)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Claim the inheritance at the right time.  If we wait until the appointed time, blessings will flow.  If we snatch too soon, we'll be crying in the end.  Your encouragement today:  God has it for you at the right time.  They that wait upon the Lord.... (Proverbs 20:21)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Speak well of our parents, whether they deserve it or not. Speaking well of them postures us for light, life and blessing. Speaking ill of them leads us to spaces of darkness and despair. Your encouragement today:  posture yourself for wholeness! (Proverbs 20:20)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

May we be wise with our words.  Unnecessary talking sets us up for trouble -- trouble for ourselves and others.  Your encouragement today:  be wise with your words.  (Proverbs 20:19)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Secure wise counsel on every decision needing to be made. There are scams, games, thievery, tricks being played at every level. Wise counsel from God’s word, and wise people grounded in Divine wisdom and the ways of the world, will help us make wise choices. Your encouragement today:  do not forsake wise counsel. (Proverbs 20:16-18)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

It is a beautiful thing to be able to speak from the knowledge God bestows upon us. From this knowledge, we can speak truth, not ignorance, words guided by love, justice, righteousness and oneness, informed by God’s grace. Your encouragement today:  bask yourself in God’s knowledge. It will bless you and bless others, even moreso that jewels. (Proverbs 20:15)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

We are always called to speak truth. There is too much lying going on; lies that we’ve become comfortable with accepting as truth.  Only truth will lead us to holistic, prosperous living. Your encouragement today: fall in love with honesty.  (Proverbs 20:14-15)#stayencouraged!...  Read More

Get enough sleep. It’s important for many reasons. But don’t fall in love with sleep. Too much sleep will cause us to miss our blessings. Once we rest, be awake and stay awake. A harvest will surely come our way. Your encouragement today:  maintain a healthy balance! (Proverbs 20:13)#stayencouraged!...  Read More