12X Lab - Proverbs 8 | New Time: 11:00 AM EST (Every Wednesday) “Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?” - Proverbs 8:1 (KJV) Wisdom is not hiding.She is not whispering.She is crying out - in the streets, at the crossroads, and at the gates of your daily decisions. Tomorrow’s 12X Lab will meet at our new time: 11:00 AM EST, and we’ll study one of the most breathtaking chapters in all of Scripture - Proverbs 8. This chapter is a living portrait of Christ-like Wisdom speaking to every generation, every profession, and every person who will listen. It’s not merely about knowing principles. It’s about hearing a Person - the voice of Wisdom herself, calling you to order your Self, Wealth, and Relationships by God’s truth. Take 10 minutes tonight to read Proverbs 8 slowly. Then join us tomorrow at 11AM ready to discuss what God says about each of these three domains. 1. SELF – The Discipline of Listening (Proverbs 8:32–36) “Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.” Exegesis The Hebrew word translated “hear” is shāmaʿ - meaning “to listen with intent to obey.” Wisdom’s call is not background noise; it demands attention and action. Notice the verbs: hearken, hear, watching, waiting. These describe spiritual posture - the daily habit of turning down the volume of the world to tune your heart to the frequency of God. To “watch daily at her gates” means to show up every day, ready to receive what Wisdom gives. It’s the image of a student arriving early, not late, waiting to hear the Master’s voice. Explanation Solomon is teaching that self-mastery begins with listening. Every decision of your day flows from who or what you are listening to. You cannot lead yourself wisely if you are led by distraction, emotion, or pride.

Hey everyone! Today, let’s take a moment to reflect on how the wisdom we’re building together in Proverbs 12X can really deepen and strengthen all of our relationships, whether it’s with family, friends, or even in business. Wisdom gives us that extra layer of understanding and patience that helps us navigate conversations more thoughtfully and respond more kindly. It’s the difference between reacting impulsively and responding with grace, which can build trust and respect in every interaction. As you dive into today’s wisdom journey, think about how you can apply these insights to enrich all the relationships in your life. Let’s keep growing together! Key Verses to Consider: Proverbs 3:13-18, Proverbs 16:21 Share your thoughts below! 👇

Keith, when we do that Zoom, I'd like to talk about "the boating experience," as you always say. I don't think people understand that, and I'd like to help them understand. The "Bust.Out.Another.Thousand" expression just doesn't apply when you follow Jesus Christ. So much has changed in our little family since you've been helping me -- and that fact that my son and I are on the water together now. I have to pay that back to another family now. I was going to buy a motor from a guy in Houston. I went there, trying to get his roached out motor for the lowest possible price, and found that someone had horn-swaggled him and his son -- worse than me. Everything was bad on the motor he bought. I can't believe that the guy was able to get it to run and sold to someone. In any case, my search for profit -- this time -- has turned into helping out this family during Christmas. Same story. A ten year old boy, sad, becuase the boat his Dad bought for them won't run. It's a wonder they weren't hurt out on the water. His name is Juilo. His son is 10, named Aless, and he moved here, legally, from Cuba after his father passed 6 years ago. Julio takes care of his elderly mother, a 10 year old boy (don't think the mom is in the picture) -- with an old sewing machine and a AMAZING talent upholstery. You should see his work. The Holy Spirit has moved me to help this family. My story and his story are too similar. I'm going to make a trip to Louisiana for a 25" midsection and some parts. I'm going to get this yound boy, Aless, a working motor for Christmas. And his Dad is going to do the upholstery work I need done for Atticus

Monday I came to a realization that made me think. I had some neck and shoulder tightness the previous week but until Monday morning I did not realize why. I had thought I slept wrong or maybe pulled something working in the garden or the shop. But on the way to work thinking of all the things I need to do , the tightness came back. That’s when I realized I need to give all this to God more. I was once again relying on my own abilities and not truly giving it to God. My new role teaching has got me doing more thinking than ever in my life. I have to keep the kids engaged or things go off the rails. So I move forward, asking our Father in heaven to guide me and help me as I build this new calling and honor you. Along the way I ask for peace and to let go trusting that You Father God will guide me well not rely solely on myself

As I read through the preface of Sean’s 3rd edition in the proverbs 12x devotional. I think about the students that God has blessed me with to teach and the importance of wisdom that they need as well as I do. As I begin reading I pray and ask God to help me retain and understand what I am reading so that I can gain more of his wisdom for all areas of my life.