Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Proverbs 12:18

What do your words communicate to those around you? Healing or hurt? Wisdom or foolishness? And it's no secret that our relationships are affected positively or negatively by what we say. Through this plan, you'll understand Biblical principles for healthy communication and how to put them into practice to improve your relationships.

Words can be used to tear down. But the words that come out of your mouth can also build up those around you. This reading plan considers God’s gift of communication and how you can use it to show Jesus’ love to others.  

Everyone experiences conflict from time to time whether it be with friends, family or at work. Come along in this Abide guide as we explore God's plan for dealing with conflict.

There are lots of definitions of love out there. But what does the Bible say love looks like? This 4-day plan is a good place to start.

“Where the head goes, the body follows.” No, this is not just a saying that describes getting pulled around by a grandma who’s holding your ear – Our thoughts drive our choices! In this plan, we will explore the power of our minds and how we can invite God to guide our thinking.

Do you have things you don't like about yourself—maybe you're a procrastinator, get angry easily, or tend to be critical of others? These devotions give you encouragement from God's Word to help you when you feel yourself slipping into some of your not-so-great habits.

Communication is an important aspect of life. As a friend, family member, or employer, you will find yourself in a position to have a necessary, and perhaps uncomfortable conversation. Finding a way to approach the topic without causing anger, hurt, or miscommunication can be difficult. If you’re facing a difficult discussion, this series will equip you with four essential steps for approaching these conversations with confidence and clarity.

As Tammie Jo Shults discovered when she safely landed the severely crippled Southwest Flight 1380, all of the hard things you go through in life aren’t wasted—they have purpose. This 5-day devotional will help you explore how God uses the challenges in our lives to build us into the people He wants us to be, and prepare us for what He calls us to accomplish.

The opposite of mastery is mediocrity, and mediocrity is nothing less than a failure of love and a misrepresentation of the image of God. In this Plan, you’ll explore why Christians should have the highest standards of excellence in our work, what we should be looking for in our “one thing,” and how you can achieve mastery of your vocation for the glory of God and the good of others.

God cares about our speech, and there’s never been a more important time than right now to be reminded of this truth. In this five-day devotion, author, podcaster, and columnist Daniel Darling examines five things Proverbs says about our words and how we can apply those verses to our online and in-person communication.

We’re in a battle for the souls of our children. But this is a fight we can win with intentional parenting. By embracing God’s wisdom and guidance, we as parents, grandparents, or guardians can instill the values and qualities we want our children to have. Explore six solid, basic principles found in God’s Word and successfully shape your children’s lives.

Artist Jena Holliday says that God calls you to “create by faith.” By tapping into your well of creativity, you can have impact beyond your wildest dreams.

We live in an information-saturated world – but what we really need to navigate this complex, challenging life, is wisdom. In this five-day reading plan, Stephen Foster turns to the book of Proverbs to uncover timeless truths that we can apply to our everyday lives as we depend on the power of the Holy Spirit and look to the example of Jesus, God's most wise.

You make hundreds of decisions every day. Some big, some small. Are you choosing wisely? This is where Proverbs comes in. Proverbs is a book of wise advice and is meant to be used as a tool to navigate daily decisions. In this five-day reading plan, Bible study author Andy Klenke will guide you through the wisdom of Proverbs so you can apply it directly to your everyday life.

It’s not a matter of if you and your spouse will disagree – it’s a matter of when. So how you handle conflict is important. Approach your differences with the right perspective, and not only will you resolve problems more easily, you’ll do it with greater love and grace. It’ll take some guidance from God’s Word and a little hard work, but disputes can become opportunities to build connection and intimacy, rather than tear them down.

God wants His people to walk in unity. But that unity is hindered when we judge, criticize, complain, gossip, or use sarcasm or negative words. This kind of speech brings death to our fellowship with other believers. In this seven-day devotional, author Tim Cameron encourages readers to fast from these kinds of words. In so doing, they can break chains of the past, restore relationships, and become offense-proof.

We all have regrets on our choice of words in certain situations and carry the guilt of what we have spoken in the past. In this devotional, we will learn the biblical ways to guard our tongue by imploring God to bless us with wisdom to know how to utilize our words in a right manner.

Understanding why our words matter. A middle school devotional designed to complement the teaching series, “Trending: Words” by Orange Students. In this devotional, you’ll find direction on understanding why our words matter and how to pay attention to the words you choose.

There’s no such thing as a perfect family. We all make mistakes that hurt our family members and we’ve all been hurt by those we love. Dr. Magdalena Battles addresses top conflicts that cause relationships to become strained or broken: a failure to forgive or apologize, criticism, gossip, deception, a lack of inclusion, and a failure to accept differences. Here are practical biblical strategies for healthier and more loving relationships.

Do you have lies that hunt you down and won't leave you alone? When the sly voice of the enemy seduces you into deception, we have to take action. Through my physical downsizing, I’ve overcome the many lies and false beliefs I used to believe. This plan will free you of those sticky statements that continue to weigh you down. With God’s help, you can overcome!

There are times when life’s challenges can make us speechless. But that doesn’t mean we should stay silent — especially when we’re in a position to offer life-giving words. This useful 7-day guide provides helpful tips and words to share when you just aren’t quite sure what to say. It draws on Scripture to offer compassionate, Biblical communication prompts to strengthen relationships and bring hope.

This plan encourages you to speak the truth. It’s tempting to lie when you believe it will benefit you, but we must remember that sin will always have a negative impact on our life. Don't fool yourself into thinking you can get away with fooling people. God remembers everything. Learn more about what the Bible says about lying and how to keep it from taking over your life.

Proverbs is full of wise, helpful advice. When we begin to apply that wisdom, it certainly can make our life better. From relationships to virtues and vices to new ways of seeing our world, this book gives us so much that’s good to know. In this series of nine devotional thoughts, we will evaluate some of the themes found in Proverbs and discover how they apply in our life today.

The book of Proverbs invites you to pause and reflect, providing wisdom and insight into human experience and our relationships with God and each other. No matter what stage of life you are in, every day gives you a new opportunity to grow and learn. As you build your life, let the book of Proverbs inform, teach, and guide you in the art of wise living.

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