Proverbs teaches that healthy relationships do not happen by accident. They grow through intention, understanding, and the wisdom we choose to walk in each day. Here are a few reminders to guide your relationships today: 1. Listen to understand “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding.” Proverbs 18:2 Slow down and truly hear the people around you. Understanding builds trust. 2. Speak words that bring life “Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24 Your words can heal or your words can harm. Choose healing. 3. Be patient with others “Good sense makes one slow to anger.” Proverbs 19:11 Patience creates room for grace. Grace creates room for growth. 4. Walk with the right people “Walk with the wise and become wise.” Proverbs 13:20 Surround yourself with people who grow you, challenge you, and sharpen you. 5. Protect unity “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers all offenses.” Proverbs 10:12 Choose love. Choose peace. Choose unity even when it is difficult. Reflection for today Which relationship in your life needs more patience, understanding, or intentionality Share below so we can grow in wisdom together!!

Yesterday I was reading my uncle Joes Obituary and saw a post from my aunt Monica. She simply said “I’m coming Joe!” She is battling cancer and has been given a short time. But that statement hit me, She Knows Jesus and understands where she will soon be. So amazing! That understanding helps the rest of us keep the proper perspective as we walk through this life. I know it does for me. Not to worry about the days to day just follow him and trust the here and now with the promise of eternity in our hearts and minds.

As I read today’s devotional I think about an uncle who passed away last week and wonder where his heart was at. He was a diligent worker for his family and followed his passion his whole life. I ask for prayer as I will be traveling for funeral services and also for another family member who was given only a few weeks to live having pancreatic cancer. My Uncle is no longer suffering and I am hopeful that he is with Jesus now. My Aunt is suffering and I ask our Father God to give her strength and keep her out of pain while she waits to be home with Jesus.

Running a business while building a marriage is no small thing — but Proverbs gives us powerful wisdom to keep love, unity, and purpose strong as we grow. Here are a few principles to anchor your marriage while pursuing your calling: 👂 1. Listen Before You Lead “Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.” — Proverbs 18:2 A wise spouse listens. When business gets busy, understanding must grow louder than ambition. 💬 2. Gentle Words Build Peace at Home “A gentle answer turns away wrath…” — Proverbs 15:1 How we speak during stressful seasons determines the atmosphere of the home. 🕊️ 3. Prioritize Peace Over Profit “Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.” — Proverbs 17:1 Success that costs your marriage is failure in disguise. Protect peace first. 🤝 4. Wise Counsel Strengthens Unity “Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.” — Proverbs 15:22 A married entrepreneur doesn’t make decisions alone. Invite your spouse into vision, direction, and planning. ❤️ 5. Love Must Lead the Ambition* “Love covers all offenses.” — Proverbs 10:12 Grace fuels marriage. Patience fuels business. You need both to build something lasting. 💡 Reflection for Today: If you're married and building a business, what’s one area where you need more wisdom — communication, patience, time balance, unity, or shared vision? Drop it below so we can grow stronger together. 🙌

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! 👇