Lessons From the Wise Woman of Abel
A wise woman called from the city, “Listen! Listen! Tell Joab to come here so I can speak to him.” He came toward her, and she asked, “Are you Joab?” “I am,” he answered.—2 Samuel 20:16–17 (NIV)
Today's daily devotion
Preventative Spiritual Care
My child, pay attention to what I say. Listen carefully to My words. Don’t lose sight of them. Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body.—Proverbs 4:20-22 (NLT)
Keep your faith in check. Be sure to pray every day, not just when crisis strikes or you have a problem to solve. Develop a deep connection with God and keep Him informed of your fears and worries; ask Him for solutions before your problems escalate. As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Heavenly Father, I don’t know what the future holds, but I find comfort in knowing that You hold the future.
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