Proverbs Chapter 20 (NLT):

Scripture Reading (0:00–3:12):

A full reading of Proverbs chapter 20 from the New Living Translation.

Reflection Questions (3:13–6:03):

Key Scripture 1 — Proverbs 20:23

“The Lord detests double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales.”

Question: God, in times of conflict and frustration, how can I learn to be a peacemaker so that even in my anger, I can still reflect your love and your wisdom?

Key Scripture 2 — Proverbs 20:22

“Don’t say, ‘I will get even for this wrong.’ Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.”

Question: God, how can I learn to give my pain and my frustrations over to you so that I can have peace in knowing that you are a God of love, justice, and mercy?

Prayer (6:04–7:27):

From the Book of Common Prayer — A Collect for the Spirit of Prayer:

“O Almighty God, you pour out on all those who desire it the spirit of grace and of supplication. Deliver us, when we draw near to you, from coldness of heart and wanderings of mind; that with steadfast thoughts and kindled affections we may worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”

Outro (7:28–8:00):

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