VII.
In speaking of the God’s teaching and commandments, the teacher instructs his listeners to,

“bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.”

What in the words of these proverbs directs you to how that is done?

VIII.
Proverbs 3:1-8 (NRSVue)

My child, do not forget my teaching,
     but let your heart keep my commandments,
for length of days and years of life
     and abundant welfare they will give you.
Do not let loyalty and faithfulness forsake you;
     bind them around your neck;
     write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will find favor and high regard
     in the sight of God and of people.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
     and do not rely on your own insight.
In all your ways acknowledge him,
     and he will make straight your paths.
Do not be wise in your own eyes;
     fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
It will be a healing for your flesh
     and a refreshment for your body.

IX.
We hear,

• “do not forget…,”
• “Trust in the Lord …,”
• “… acknowledge him …,”
• “turn away from evil…,”
• “Do not be wise in your own eyes…”

Of these and other words of encouragement, what seems to come the easiest for you?

What is more difficult?

Look over the passage again and find the phrase that most helps you understand how you can find God’s “healing … and … refreshment.”

Take those words as part of your prayers for today and the next several days.

charles
{ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est}