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We have come to Friday, the close of another week, and I remind you of just one of the spiritual disciplines that can keep us centered.  That is reading Scripture.


Centered.  That is a weird word.  It is also one we need to understand with all of our minds and hearts.


Have ever noticed how a car looks and acts when it’s front end if out of alignment?  It can be all over the road and is tough to keep in between the lines.  The tires will wear unevenly and need to be replaced more often.  It can even look like it is going side ways.  Being aligned or centered is important for a car.


It is also important for us as Christians.  Keep our eyes and heart and mind on what matters and keep moving forward.  The is what Scripture does for me.  That is what staying in the book of Proverbs does (one chapter per day, and today is March 20.  So read Proverbs 20).


Here are verses for each of the last 5 days that helped me stay centered on God.


Proverbs 16:3  CSB  

Commit your activities to the Lord, and your plans will be established.


Proverbs 17:6  CSB  

Grandchildren are the crown of the elderly, and the pride of children is their fathers.


Proverbs 18:10  CSB  

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.


Proverbs 19:8  CSB  The one who acquires good sense loves himself;
one who safeguards understanding finds success.


Proverbs 20:7  CSB  

A righteous person acts with integrity; his children who come after him will be happy.


Spend time with God and reading Scripture.  God will keep you centered.  Have a great day!

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