SEPTEMBER 19 - Built to Last
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 24:3–4; Psalm 108; Numbers 9–10
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By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches. —Proverbs 24:3–4
With God we shall do valiantly; it is he who will tread down our foes. —Psalm 108:13
At the command of the Lord they camped, and at the command of the Lord they set out. They kept the charge of the Lord, at the command of the Lord by Moses. —Numbers 9:23
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Life can feel like a construction zone. You're building friendships, character, dreams for the future—but sometimes it's hard to know what tools to use or which way to go. In Proverbs 24, we learn that wisdom and understanding are the foundation of any strong life. In Psalm 108, David reminds us that God is the one who gives us strength to face anything.
And in Numbers 9–10, the Israelites didn’t make a move without God’s direction. These verses together teach us something huge: success isn’t about having everything figured out—it's about trusting God to guide the process and being willing to follow Him, even when the next step feels uncertain.
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THINK ABOUT IT
1. Build Smart: Are you building your life with God’s wisdom or just going with what seems popular? Take time to check your “blueprints.” Are you letting God’s Word shape your goals, your friendships, your decisions?
2. Don’t Go Without God: Like the Israelites followed God’s cloud and fire, are you seeking His direction in your everyday decisions—school, relationships, activities? Ask yourself, “Am I moving because God is leading me, or just because I feel like it?”
3. Victory Starts with Trust: Psalm 108 says God brings the victory. What challenges are you facing right now? Remember, you don’t have to be strong enough—you just have to trust the One who is.
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BOTTOM LINE
A life built on God’s wisdom and led by His guidance is a life that stands strong—no matter what comes.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for being the foundation I can build my life on. Help me to seek Your wisdom and trust Your timing. When I’m tempted to rush ahead or figure things out on my own, remind me to wait for Your direction. I know that when I follow You, I won’t be lost. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
