Wise People Take Advice

DAY 10- Proverbs 12

This Proverb continues the contrast between righteousness and wickedness. In verse 15 it says, "Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice." I think there are times we all need to humble ourselves and admit that we can learn somthing from someone else.

A couple other verses made me think about my own work ethic. I believe that, for the most part, I have a very good work ethic, but occasionally could use reminders such as these. "Well spoken words bring satisfaction; well done work has its own rewards." v14 "The diligent find freedom in their work; the lazy are oppressed by work." v24 I've been praying that God would help me find favor in the eyes of my employer and asking Him to help me become a Godly example in my office. I've also been praying for prosperity for my company. Now I feel I should also be praying for joy at work. I want to be a beacon in the office.

The last verse I liked most was v27, "A lazy life is an emply life, but 'early to rise' gets the job done." I never thought that getting up an hour early could affect my workday since I still arrive at the office at about the same time. But somehow my day is more focused, peaceful, organized, and purposeful. I arrive at work prepared and eager, and my days seem less stressful. God is truly blessing my time with Him in the mornings and also blessing the remainder of each day.