Then the woman told Elijah, “Now I know for sure that you are a man of God, and that the Lord truly speaks through you.”

“I have made no trouble for Israel,” Elijah replied. “You and your family are the troublemakers, for you have refused to obey the commands of the Lord and have worshiped the images of Baal instead. 

Then the Lord gave special strength to Elijah. He tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab’s chariot all the way to the entrance of Jezreel.

“This is what the Lord says: Do you see all these enemy forces? Today I will hand them all over to you. Then you will know that I am the Lord.”

Lord God my Father,

Make my faith bold so you may be seen thru me. Give me your strength and a determination to do this day your way. Guide me and tell me how to engage in the day.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.

They provoked the anger of the Lord, the God of Israel, with their worthless idols.

For he, too, had done what was evil in the Lord’s sight. He followed the example of Jeroboam in all the sins he had committed and led Israel to commit.

Drink from the brook and eat what the ravens bring you, for I have commanded them to bring you food.”5So Elijah did as the Lord told him and camped beside Kerith Brook, east of the Jordan. 6The ravens brought him bread and meat each morning and evening, and he drank from the brook. 

Lord God my Father,

Make my heart hard for your only, soften evil’s grip and bring me under your authority. I wish to do what pleases you this day.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

But Rehoboam spoke harshly to them, for he rejected the advice of the older counselors 14and followed the counsel of his younger advisers. 

Lord God my Father,

Soften my heart to embrace your council and use your wisdom today.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Finishing is better than starting.

Accept the way God does things, for who can straighten what he has made crooked?

The wife God gives you is your reward for all your earthly toil. 10Whatever you do, do well. 

Laziness leads to a sagging roof; idleness leads to a leaky house.

Lord God my Father,

Place your wisdom in my heart and keep me in your plan. Protect me from my foolishness and on your path, may I inspire those who know me in your ability alone.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Don’t waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice.

Lord God my Father,

Give me discernment of when to speak or not.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

In Solomon’s old age, they turned his heart to worship other gods instead of being completely faithful to the Lord his God, as his father, David, had been. 

He had warned Solomon specifically about worshiping other gods, but Solomon did not listen to the Lord’s command.

It is better to be a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king who refuses all advice. 

Lord God my Father,

Protect me from wondering, keep me close. Give me discernment of when I may take my eyes off of you, give me power to follow your wisdom alone.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit,20:27 Or The human spirit is the Lord’s light.exposing every hidden motive.

Justice is a joy to the godly, but it terrifies evildoers.16The person who strays from common sense will end up in the company of the dead.

Lord God my Father,

See me, shape me, allow me to see your plan. Give me the wisdom to do your will today.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.

Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.

Lord God my Father,

Give me your heart, allow me to follow your lead without distraction. Keep me in your peace and filled with your motivation. Quiet my thoughts to hear only you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper,but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.

Without wise leadership, a nation falls;there is safety in having many advisers.

Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me under your authority, protect me from distraction. Surround me with good godly people and direct my actions. May your discipline bring me closer to you.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Listen to my instruction and be wise.Don’t ignore it.34Joyful are those who listen to me,watching for me daily at my gates,waiting for me outside my home!35For whoever finds me finds lifeand receives favor from the Lord.36But those who miss me injure themselves.All who hate me love death.”

Wisdom will multiply your daysand add years to your life.

Hatred stirs up quarrels,but love makes up for all offenses.

Lord God my Father,

Open my heart to carry your words alone, Bring your peace on my and keep me in your loving way.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen