The Pursuit - 12 WeeksSample

The book of Proverbs begins with an invitation: “Let the wise listen and add to their learning” (Proverbs 1:5). From the start, Solomon tells us that true wisdom doesn’t come from figuring life out on our own—it comes from learning to listen. And two of the best ways to listen to God are through His Word and prayer.

Proverbs 1 paints a warning. Wisdom calls out in the streets, but many people ignore her voice. That’s still true today. God’s Word is always speaking, but not everyone is listening. It’s easy to fill our lives with noise and rush past the moments when God wants to meet us in quiet. The fear of the Lord—the humble awareness that God is God and we are not—is what opens our ears and softens our hearts.

If you want a faith that’s steady, not shallow, start with this simple practice: open your Bible, read slowly, and pray as you go. Ask God to help you understand, to show you truth, and to change your heart. Listening to God through Scripture and prayer won’t just make you wiser—it will make you more like Him.

Reflection:

What might it look like this week to make time each day for both listening to God in Scripture and responding to Him in prayer?