Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
Proverbs 12:25
It’s day twelve of Proverbs, a chapter a day here at Refocused Bible Study! Today we are studying chapter twelve. (Each day we read and discuss the chapter corresponding with the date).
This month we are digging deep into the word through a quiet time pattern based on the word ‘WISE” (see the image below). We’ve been talking about the Word traveling from our minds to our hearts and coming alive in our lives. When we see how God can use just one verse of scripture to renew our minds and transform the way we think, act and become more like Jesus (Romans 12:2).
Write the verse that speaks the most to you.
Worry weighs a person down;
an encouraging word cheers a person up.
Proverbs 12:25 NLT
In my life: Encourage others about God’s goodness when you see them worrying. Use scripture to speak these encouraging words to others. He is always working things together for good for his people (Romans 8:28).
Don’t worry about anything, instead, pray about everything (Philippians 4:6). Surround yourself with godly people who encourage you with truth, not flattery, so the encouragement you receive is weighty and of worth.
Speak the verse aloud
End in Prayer: Lord, thank you for your encouragement. You are always so good. Please help us all to be encouragers of truth – of your activeness in our lives and your unfailing love and faithfulness that never ends. The evidence of your goodness can always be seen by what Jesus did on the cross for us. We can always be encouraged that you love us. Help us give others encouragement today and receive the encouragement we need.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
What verse are you asking God to help you apply today?
I want to encourage all you mamas that God is faithful in motherhood! Happy Mother’s Day!
Amy
Amy D Terry 
Great acronym! The Bible verse sticking out to me today is Love Thy Neighbor. God is taking me through quite a literal interpretation of this! I need to be more compassionate to the neighbors around me, those who I don’t often speak to and that are not in my common circle. I need to flex my faith and reach out into the uncomfortable places.
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I would love to have someone like you in my life! I need someone to speak encouragement to me – I worry way too much and don’t know how to stop. I do think of Scriptures and songs in my head, but I’ll have to try speaking them out loud.
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