Scripture Reading
Proverbs 31:26
She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
Reflection
Wisdom and kindness belong together on the tongue. The word translated "kindness" here is hesed — the same word used for God's covenant love, that steadfast, loyal goodness. When our words carry that quality — honest but gentle, truthful but tender — they become a form of teaching. What we say, and how we say it, shapes the world around us.
Prayer for Today
All-Powerful God, you are the ruler of your people. Your children find comfort, peace and rest in you. You said that you heal the brokenhearted, I pray that you would do that for my loved one at this time. You said that you would bind up the wounds of the hurting, I ask that you would restore good health. I look to you for all my needs and for the needs of all those I care about. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Amen.