Little Drops of Water: A Daily Devotional Book of Proverbs and Reflections

By Lola-Peach Martins

Wisdom fuel is a positive stimulant for the mind, body, and soul. If you think its easier said than done, Ive already taken that myth into consideration. Ive written and designed the book to accommodate your learning needs. Whenever someone advises me on a matter and the dictum its easier said than done springs to mind, I remind myself that I must still make the effort rather than allow inertia to set in. Im encouraging you to do the same too.
For a healthy mind, body, and soul, you need the right kind of spiritual fuel; this book goes a long way in providing it. You can use the book for your benefit and, by doing so, increase the likelihood that, through you, it may benefit others too. Remember the saying, Little drops of water make a mighty ocean and a bounteous land.
The book may be read in any number of wayssequentially, by title, or through use of the categorical index. However you choose to engage with the material, it can offer you great benefits.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press
• Release date: Aug 20, 2013
• ISBN: 9781452579122

Lola-Peach Martins

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Table of Contents

Category List

Foreword

Introduction

The Beginning of Wisdom

Finding Wisdom

Accept the Words of Wisdom

The Value of Wisdom

Getting Wisdom

Trust

Alpha and Omega

Omnipotent, Omnipresent, Omniscient

Let Wisdom Accompany You

The Law of Retribution

Laziness versus Poverty

Make Provision and Reap the Harvest

Lazy Hands versus Diligent Hands

Discipline

Only Fools

The Wise versus the Mocker

A Mocker Listen to Wisdom? Never!

Blessings for the Wise

Obstructing Diligence

Obtaining Wealth

Virtuous Understanding versus Recklessness

Watch What You Say!

Companionship and Agreement: With Whom?

Lips of the Wise

Be Patient

Zeal without Knowledge

Victory Rests with the Lord

Strife

Humility

Labour for the Right Reasons

Strength, Power, and Making the Right Decisions

Haste

A Gossip

Boasting

Think! Harden Not Your Heart

Uncontrolled Anger

Honour

God’s Word

The Virtuous Woman

Wisdom’s Fruit Basket

Uprightness

Accepting Reprimand as an Act of Love

Don’t Ignore the Sign

Desire What Is Yours

Seven Things to Avoid

The Simpleton

Wisdom Is Calling Out

Wisdom… Just for You

Too Many Words: Blocked Ears

Integrity

Promote Peace

Fruits of the Mouth

Love Thy Neighbour, Rich or Poor

A Gentle Answer

True Intentions

Your Gift and Great Opportunities

The Poor versus the Fool

His Way… Your Way

Cast Down Strongholds

Avoid Thorns and Snares

Do Not Envy Sinners

Let the Truth Prevail

Feeding the Enemy

Were You Invited?

Christian?

Wicked, or Bold as a Lion?

Hear the Instruction

What’s in Store for the Righteous?

Inherit Honour

Keeping Wisdom in Full View

Attending to Wisdom

A Promise Is a Promise

The Apple of Your Eye

O Ye Simple, Hear Wisdom Calling from Yonder

Multiplied Days of Bliss

You’ll Never Be Run Down

Nothing to Fear

The Roots of the Righteous

Being Upright

What Are You Really Getting Rid Of?

God Sees All Things

Recognition

Cherish What You Have

Your Words

Why Rage against the Lord?

Matters of the Heart

Wisdom Guides the Heart

Honour and Wealth

Depending on Riches

Gloating

The Power of Wisdom

Reflective Journal (Extra)

Sources

About the Author

For God’s glory. Also, a special thanks to all who shared their knowledge and