Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Leader, how many times do we say things in the heat of a moment and then wish we could press the delete button afterwards for all the good that it did? I bless you with the strength of character and discernment to … More Pause, think, speak
Proverbs 12:26-28, 13:20 The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray. The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but diligence is man’s precious possession. In the way of righteousness is life, and in its pathway there is no death. He who walks with … More Pleasure in being and doing
Proverbs 10:16-18 The labour of the righteous leads to life, the wages of the wicked to sin. He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, but he who refuses correction goes astray. Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. Leader, I bless you with living in a way that positions you for ‘life’, with … More Life in the superlative
Proverbs 4:24-25 “Put away from you a deceitful mouth, and put perverse lips far from you. Let your eyes look straight ahead, and your eyelids look right before you.” Leader, probably the biggest risk God took when speaking this world into being was giving us the freedom of choice within the parameters of cause and effect. I bless … More Life-giving consequences
Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. Leader, I bless you with developing a reverence for God – it is an excellent safeguard against foolish behaviour and costly mistakes. I bless you with welcoming wisdom and instruction. I bless you with remembering pearls of wisdom shared by your … More Decorated by wisdom
Psalm 119:73-74 “Your hands have made me and fashioned me; Give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments. Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, Because I have hoped in Your word.” Leader, I bless you with resting in the wonder that you are not a mistake; you are not … More Atmosphere changers
Psalm 119:25-27 “My soul clings to the dust; revive me according to Your word. I have declared my ways, and You answered me; teach me Your statutes. Make me understand the way of Your precepts; so shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.” Leader, I bless you with remembering – and believing – God’s promises … More Surprisingly relevant
John 8:12 “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.’” Psalm 36:9 “For with You is the fountain of life; In Your light we see light.” Leader, I bless you with loving the light. May you have no cause to want to conduct your … More Step into light
Proverbs 12:20 “Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but counsellors of peace have joy.” Leader, I bless you with setting your sight on the joy promised by God – His joy is your strength. I bless you with recognising and following the principles that lead to this joy. I bless you with … More Joyous justice
Matthew 15:18 “But those things which proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and they defile a man.” Deuteronomy 32:2 “Let my teaching drop as the rain, my speech distill as the dew, as raindrops on the tender herb, and as showers on the grass.” Leader, I bless you with speech that builds up, gives … More Verbal mirror
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