Scripture: Proverbs 26:2
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow,
An undeserved curse does not come to rest.
Observation: Behaving honorably can help keep some bad things from happening.
Application: Today we are in chapter 15 of The Power of a Praying Wife and are praying for our husband’s reputation.
As I thanked God for on Wednesday, my husband acts with integrity. This quite nicely feeds into today’s prayer. Because he continually acts with integrity, people know it, and he has a positive reputation.
This verse does not mean that no evil will ever come our way, but acting with integrity lessens the chances, keeping undeserved curses and reputations from taking hold.
I am thankful that G’s positive actions are strong enough to be understood by those with whom he comes in contact.
As I said before: No, he is not perfect. We are all sinners. And we all need Christ to keep away the evil one.
But good behavior and a positive (deserved) reputation sure make things easier.
Prayer: Lord, thank you, again, for G’s integrity. And thank you for enabling those around him to take notice of his good works and pure intentions so that he also has a positive reputation.
Please keep evil away from G so that an undeserved curse does not come to rest. Guide him in continuing to make sound decisions. Keep away the evil one and his deception. And in so doing, keep away all the frustration which can come from a reputation inspired by the evil one, as well.
Thank you, Lord for your protection over G and also our family.
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