I have been studying proverbs with a small group of amazing ladies on Friday mornings at 630am. It is crazy I actually get up at 545am and love it. The sun is not even up and so I usually get to see the sunrise. Each time I see the sun rise or set I am reminded of how big God is—these are holy moments for me. I call this group the sunrise girls. This has been a great time of growth for me.

Proverbs is known for being a book full of wisdom. Wisdom is a great tool for living in this world and if you can apply this stuff to your life it helps you get into heaven.

I am working on lots of stuff—related to mouth, lips, tongue(no I am not being nasty---hehe). . .most people who know me know that I am opinionated, talk a lot, and have a potty mouth(especially when I am mad). Not too long ago I heard my son say “SHIT” when he was mad and I was very sad to admit that it was from me he had learned this. I really don’t need to explain my desire to adjust my vocabulary. It just isn’t cool anymore to curse. What I do want to explain, a bit, is my desire to shift the opinionated part. I am learning to embrace this about myself rather then try to change it. I believe that in the right light this is a good thing and Proverbs is helping me get this in the right light! Being opinionated can be a good thing--it helps with accountability stuff and speaking the truth is good. But, I have to be careful(wise) to recognize when my opinion is not going to be helpful to the situation-- when silence is golden!

A couple verses related to all this. . . Proverbs 12:18 Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 17:9 He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.

Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent and discerning if he holds his tongue.


I hope this makes sense I am trying--thanks for reading--mommaavila