30 Days of Proverbs: November 22nd

November 22, 2017
Proverbs 22: Life Lessons

"Do not associate with a man given to anger;

Or go with a hot-tempered man, 

Lest you learn his ways,

And find a snare for yourself."

Proverbs 22:24-25

I talked earlier this month about how the people we surround ourselves with impact us. Solomon hits the nail on the head again with this verse. 

Be careful about who you allow to be close to you. You might not realize it, but their attitudes WILL rub off on you. If they're picky and irritable, you could become that way, too. If they lose their temper in traffic, you could begin to blow your horn and huff around when someone pulls out in front of you, too. If they bicker with their spouse or speak unkindly to you about their marriage, you could find yourself becoming discontent in yours as well. 

It's a slippery slope, y'all because the company you keep will keep you, too.

But it's not all bad! Surround yourself with people who's attitudes you admire. Find a friend who is joyful. Be like her. If there is a woman who's marriage sets a good example for yours- take her out for coffee. Listen to her talk about her spouse and family. Pretty soon you'll be speaking that way about yours, too.  Be an encourager. Lift other people up. Set the bar higher. Leave a room feeling better from having you in it. 

Shine His light. Spread His joy. 

And have a Christ-filled day, y'all! Thanks for stopping by~ Katie.