Proverbs 22 – As part of the 31 Day Proverbs Challenge, I am doing one chapter per day for 31 days since there are 31 chapters also in the Book of Proverbs. This is Day 22 of 31, therefore I am focusing on Proverbs 22.

Read all of Proverbs 22

There are only 29 verses in this chapter.

In Bible Times, people were named based on their character or personality and when they died it was how there were remembered.

Proverb 22 let’s us know regardless if you are poor or rich God made you. One common thing all humans have in common is our creator, God. God created us in His image.

This Proverbs was likely was written by Solomon, nevertheless the author is making know he believes in a Creator, and that Creator is God.

A prudent man can for see evil and it coming that he will hide himself, stay away from it.

Fear God

If we Fear God, again that is a reverence type of fear, God will give us riches. I don’t believe it means money since we are to lay our treasures in Heaven, but a heavenly treasure, maybe a crown or other souls we can take with us when we go to Heaven by witnessing and sharing the gospel.

“Teach a youth about the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6

If you guard your soul, use caution in what you feed it, like what you see, what you feel, touch, listen to, etc. Anything that deals with our senses and you guard them from evil because you want what’s good for your soul. Check out what goes in our heart, also comes out.

Train/Teach Up a Child/Youth

Proverbs 22:6, Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he us old he will not depart from it. this is a popular verse. This shows us it is important for us to raise our children popularly and in a godly way, the Way of the Lord, that is. It is a way that would please our Heavenly Father. Train up is also a type of dedication and discipline. As a parent, you hope that the values you try to teach them.

We teach our children so they won’t go away from it, it seems they might when they rebel against you and God. You hope that when they get older they come to realize the truth again. Also note, when it says youth, it can also mean child. Teach and train can be used for the same thing because to train you are teaching and to be teaching you are training. See Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child.

Proverbs 22, also tells us that it is good to give to those in need. Then, later on, Proverbs 22, saying a lazy man will make excuses as why he can’t work, so he can be lazy and not do anything. It also talks about a woman who lures men by her words. That these words will cause trouble for you, make you feel like you have fallen in a deep pit. This is the wicked or evil woman, as mentioned in prior Proverbs.

Proverbs 22:17-29 are considered, “sayings to the wise”.

Open Ear!

We must keep an open ear, I believe that means when we hear the Word of God preached. Take note and listen, we must be studied up to know if what we are hearing is the truth or not. Don’t always take a pastors word for it, the Bible warns there will be false teachers arise in the end of times. We are living in the end of times.

We are to to take from the poor either. This is theft or stealing. The Bible tells us that Tough Shalt Not Steal, it is one of the 10 Commandments. (Exodus 20:15 and Leviticus 19:11)

Friends?

We are told not to make friends with an angry man because soon we will learn and accept his anger and also show the same anger he has. This will damage our soul when we do this.

If we do not have the money to pay for something, we shouldn’t buy it. The same goes with debt, if we cannot pay for the debt obligations, then we shouldn’t get into that situation over something we want and that is only temporary. Remember all things here on Earth are temporary and don’t last.

When we pray we are to ask God for an open heart and open mind,so I can both see and hear what He desires, plus I end it with feet ready to apply. Plus, feet ready to apply it. That means going and doing it and sharing it. We are to put our total trust in God. He is our great provider and healer.

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Cuddly Kitten Day – A Day for those adorable and cute, yet cuddly kittens known as baby cats.  #CuddlyKittenDay

Cuddly Kitten Day

Well, I am a cat person, so I love kittens, baby cats. But, do we really need a day for our kittens or cats? The start of the holiday is unknown. This holiday is held annually on March 23. No the adult cats have a day of their own too, in October called National Cat Day. Maybe you will like to know there is a cat holiday about hugging your cat … National Hug Your Cat Day!

If you don’t have a cat or kitten, today is the ‘purr-fect’ day to adopt a cat or kitten and make them part of your furever home. I know cats can help with stress!

My wife and I have two cats, Lilly Bug and Joel The Brave. The two of them do a blog called 2 Cats and A Blog.

National Puppy Day usually falls on March 23rd each year too, unless it’s on a weekend.

National Puppy Day

First published March 22, 2018. Last republished or updated March 21, 2019.

National Puppy Day – Man’s best friend in baby form … a puppy. Yes even puppies have their own holiday too. #NationalPuppyDay

National Puppy Day

Here is a day for you dog and puppy lovers. I have to admit, I am not a big dog or puppy person. I was tested and told I am allergic to dogs. But, I blog about cats all the time, since I am a cat person, so I figured I would share this holiday with you my readers because I am sure some of you own dogs or are a dog lover.

If you don’t have a dog, maybe you can go adopt one!

National Puppy Day was started by Colleen Paige in 2006. This holiday is held annually on March 23 unless it is on a weekend. Paige is a Pet Lifestyle Expert, Animal Behaviorist and Author.

This holiday is held annually on March 23 unless it is on a weekend in which it will be held on the Friday or Monday closest to March 23rd if that day falls on a weekend.

Cuddly Kitten Day

Learn more about this day visit: nationalpuppyday.com

First published March 22, 2018. Last republished or updated March 21, 2019.

World Tuberculosis Day – a day to raise awareness of tuberculosis (TB) and this deadly, but preventable and curable disease.

World Tuberculosis Day

This health awareness holiday occurs each year on March 24. World Tuberculosis Day is a day to help raise public awareness of tuberculosis and the epidemic it has on the world. It causes nearly one-and-a-half million deaths per year. Mostly found in developing countries. The day commemorates from 1882 when Dr. Kobert Koch announced he discovered the cause of the TB bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

TB is preventable and curable, but many people even in the United Sates still suffer from this disease.

The U.S. theme for World TB Day 2019 is “It’s Time!”

The U.S. theme for World TB Day 2018 was “Wanted: Leaders for a TB Free United States. We can make history. End TB.”

See the 2018 Poster Below:

1907 – Clemens von Pirquet developed the tuberculin skin test for TB infection.

1944 -Leaders for a TB-Free United States. Robert Koch discovered the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB). Albert Schatz, Elizabeth Bugie and Selman  Waksman developed streptomycin, the first antibiotic effective against TB.

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the world’s deadliest diseases:

• One fourth of the world’s population, is infected with TB.
• In 2017, 10.0 million people around the world became sick with TB disease. There were 1.3 million TB-related deaths worldwide.
• TB is a leading killer of people who are HIV infected.

The Go Tell Crusade is a collective effort of Lakeway Area churches and ministries to proclaim The Gospel of Jesus. It will be held at the Walters State Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center from April 28-May 1 at 7 pm each night. Our heart is to see people who are searching for hope come and find it in Jesus Christ and call upon Him as Savior and Lord of their lives. Evangelist Rick Gage will be delivering a clear presentation of the Gospel each night. Invite your neighbor, co-worker, family, and friends!

This event is held each night at 7 p.m. from April 28 to May 1, 2019. It is held by Evangelist Rick Gage.

In 1986, Rick Gage walked away from a promising career coaching football and surrendered his life to full-time evangelistic ministry. A few years later, he became the founder of GO TELL Crusades, Inc. He has been conducting evangelistic events around the world and has seen tens of thousands make commitments to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Each night has a different theme, shown below.

April 28 – Church Night

All churches are invited to come together and worship to kick off the Go Tell Crusade. A collective choir made up of over 200 voices from churches in the Lakeway Area will join in leading music.

April 29 – First Responders Night

We will be recognizing all the Lakeway Area first responders by providing them a meal at 6PM.

April 30 – Veterans Night

A special night honoring and thanking all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Events begin at 6PM.

May 1 – Youth Night

Wednesday is a night geared towards Lakeway Area students. Free pizza will be served at 6 PM.

To learn more, volunteer or any other thing you may want to learn or know about this evangelistic event visit:

https://www.lakewayareacrusade.com/

Info taken and used from the website.

Missing: Jordan Gray, 15 Years Old, Last seen March 11, 2019, in the La Follette, TN area. White Male, Lt. Brown Hair, Blue Eyes, 6’0″, 160 lbs.

Anyone having information should contact The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST).

Or contact the La Follette Police Department in Tennessee at 1-423-562-8331.

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Missing: Jordan Gray

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