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)
Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”—John 14:6 (NIV)
Start the new year right by making this life-changing practice a habit: for two focused minutes every day think only of Jesus. Fill your heart with His love. He understands you. He is perfectly aware and able to support you through your daily challenges.
Lord, I am ready to give You two minutes each day. I will devote my time to You and soak up everything You have to say.
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)
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.—Ephesians 2:10 (NIV)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.—Proverbs 3:5–6 (NIV)