Day 184

Proverbs 30-31.  “Pinocchio”

         Sometimes I wish that we could all be a little more like Pinocchio.  Not because of the strings or being made out of wood, but because of his nose.  If you recall, Pinocchio’s nose gets him into all sorts of trouble because it grows when he tells a lie.  In many ways, it would make life far easier if there was some easy way to tell if someone were lying.
         We all know the damage that can come when we choose to lie.  It is such a significant issue that Agur, the author of Proverbs 30, asked for help from the Lord to never do it.
         As a parent of young children, I have learned that you do not need to teach a child to lie, rather you must teach them the importance of telling the truth.  As sinful humans, we naturally lie to protect ourselves or others.  We lie because we fear what might happen if we tell the truth and because, ultimately, we do not trust that God is in control.
         May you come to trust that God does know the future and is in control and that you can confidently speak the truth regardless of the outcome.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?