Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes shame;
But with the humble is wisdom.
We were created in God’s love. May we always reflect it in our thoughts, in our words and our actions. Whoever loves loves God.
What does He require of us? Micah 6:8 He requires us to be fair, to be quick to forgive, and always, always be humble in our walk with Him. Carla
Proverbs 18:10-12
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous run to it and are safe.
11 The rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
And like a high wall in his own esteem.
12 Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty,
And before honor is humility.
The phrase name of the Lord is a way of speaking of God’s person. The righteous turn to God for security. Rich people, by contrast, tend to trust in their wealth. God’s protection is a prominent theme in Scripture .
The path to honor, which the proud so covet, is humility. The NKJV Study Bible
Both a watchtower (2 Kings 9:17) and a place of refuge (Judges 9:51). The Psalms often compare God to a tower of refuge (Psalms 18:2; 61:3).
The righteous trust in the name of Yahweh for protection, but here the rich trust in wealth. However, this security is a delusion or folly that cannot provide the protection of the name of Yahweh (11:28). Faithlife Study Bible.
Psalm 61:3
For You have been a shelter for me,
A strong tower from the enemy.
Proverbs 15:33
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom,
And before honor is humility.
Proverbs 10:15
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city;
The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Psalm 18:2
The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
When life needs to be “in a box” (of expectations or belief), it is easy to miss the joy of anything outside the box. And the gifts of surprise, wonder, gladness, joy, delight, grace and the sacrament of the present moment. Sabbath Moments
“Today is going to be our peaceful day. This is the beginning—a fresh start, a new opportunity to live with awareness and care.
May we be mindful of our breath as it flows in and out, anchoring us to this present moment. May we be mindful of our daily actions, bringing intention and gentleness to everything we do—the words we speak, the way we listen, the kindness we offer, even in the smallest gestures.
May peace shine brightly in our hearts, and from that inner light, may compassion flow naturally to those who are struggling. May loving-kindness soften our responses and warm our connections. May unity remind us that we are all walking this path together, bound by our shared longing for a more peaceful world.
Let us walk together in spirit today—wherever you are, whatever you’re doing. With each mindful breath you take, with each compassionate choice you make, you are helping peace bloom more beautifully in this world.
We are not separate. We are not alone. We are walking together, each of us contributing to the garden of peace that grows when we tend to our own hearts and extend that care outward to everyone around us.
Today is our peaceful day. Let us live it with awareness, with love, with the understanding that every moment we choose peace, we help create more peace in the world.
May you and all beings be well, happy, and at peace.”
Walk for Peace is a long-distance pilgrimage in the United States initiated by Buddhist monks from the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas, to promote peace, compassion, and nonviolence.
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