Day 7 : 31 days of wisdom

Hello my lovelies! We have just bagged a whole week worth of Proverbs! What awesomeness. All glory be to God for the grace He gave us. If you've missed any days, You still have time to catch up, be encouraged. Even if you're just joining the challenge, it will only take a few minutes to read chapters 1-7, so be encouraged as well. Whatever level you find yourself don't get discouraged and don't quit. You're doing this for yourself and you have nothing to loose and SO MUCH to gain. And you certainly don't have anything to prove to anyone my dears.  Bottom line- KEEP READING, you will find that the book of Proverbs is one the sweetest and easiest reads in the bible. As always i'd love to here from you, please leave a comment, you may be helping someone!

For those that are just joining us, we are reading a chapter of Proverbs a day {that corresponds with the date} for the entire 31 days of March.

I.can.do.all.things.through.CHRIST.who.strengthens.me.

so.can.you

how? COMMIT to devoting just 10 minutes a day reading the book that corresponds to the date

when? EVERYDAY of month of March {1-31}

no bible? no problem! LOG ON to BTD daily and you will find the posted chapter for the day :-)

who? seasoned biblenistas hungry for fresh revelation, bible babies trying to get started reading the Word, non-christians curious to know what all the hype is about

so who? EVERYBODY and ANYBODY

what version? The NEW LIVING TRANSLATION for simplicity sake but feel free to pick the version you are most comfortable with

excited? OF COURSE!!!!

DAY 7, CRUISING!!!

Proverbs 7

Another Warning about Immoral Women

1Follow my advice, my son;
    always treasure my commands.

2 

Obey my commands and live!
    Guard my instructions as you guard your own eyes.

3 

Tie them on your fingers as a reminder.
    Write them deep within your heart.

4 

Love wisdom like a sister;
    make insight a beloved member of your family.

5 

Let them protect you from an affair with an immoral woman,
    from listening to the flattery of a promiscuous woman.

6 

While I was at the window of my house,
    looking through the curtain,

7 

I saw some naive young men,
    and one in particular who lacked common sense.

8 

He was crossing the street near the house of an immoral woman,
    strolling down the path by her house.

9 

It was at twilight, in the evening,
    as deep darkness fell.

10 

The woman approached him,
    seductively dressed and sly of heart.

11 

She was the brash, rebellious type,
    never content to stay at home.

12 

She is often in the streets and markets,
    soliciting at every corner.

13 

She threw her arms around him and kissed him,
    and with a brazen look she said,

14 

“I’ve just made my peace offerings
    and fulfilled my vows.

15 

You’re the one I was looking for!
    I came out to find you, and here you are!

16 

My bed is spread with beautiful blankets,
    with colored sheets of Egyptian linen.

17 

I’ve perfumed my bed
    with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.

18 

Come, let’s drink our fill of love until morning.
    Let’s enjoy each other’s caresses,

19 

for my husband is not home.
    He’s away on a long trip.

20 

He has taken a wallet full of money with him
    and won’t return until later this month.”

21 

So she seduced him with her pretty speech
    and enticed him with her flattery.

22 

He followed her at once,
    like an ox going to the slaughter.
He was like a stag caught in a trap,

23 

    awaiting the arrow that would pierce its heart.
He was like a bird flying into a snare,
    little knowing it would cost him his life.

24 

So listen to me, my sons,
    and pay attention to my words.

25 

Don’t let your hearts stray away toward her.
    Don’t wander down her wayward path.

26 

For she has been the ruin of many;
    many men have been her victims.

27 

Her house is the road to the grave.
    Her bedroom is the den of death.