Friday, August 18th

Today’s Scripture 

“To set high standards for someone else, and then not live up to them yourself, is something that God truly hates. But it pleases him when we apply the right standards of measurement. When you act with presumption, convinced that you’re right, don’t be surprised if you fall flat on your face! But walking in humility helps you to make wise decisions. Integrity will lead you to success and happiness, but treachery will destroy your dreams. When Judgment Day comes, all the wealth of the world won’t help you one bit. So you’d better be rich in righteousness, for that’s the only thing that can save you in death. Those with good character walk on a smooth path, with no detour or deviation. But the wicked keep falling because of their own wickedness. Integrity will keep a good man from falling. But the unbeliever is trapped, held captive to his sinful desires. When an evil man dies, all hope is lost, for his misplaced confidence goes in the coffin and gets buried along with him. Lovers of God are snatched away from trouble, and the wicked show up in their place.”                 

Proverbs 11:1-8

Today’s Thought 

God gave us the truth and you can trust the integrity of God’s Word and character… The question isn’t, “Can we trust God?” The question is, “Can we trust you and your integrity to uphold that Word of truthfulness and never compromise its value?” Be doers of what you say and stand for what you believe.

Today’s Confession

Father God, I can always trust in your integrity, Word, and character… It’s mine that sometimes is in question. Help me to be honorable, speak the truth in love, and never allow my integrity to waiver.

Thank you for helping me to step out on the Word and triumphantly make my stand on it.