Proverbs 9:1-2 Wisdom has built her house; she has set up its seven pillars. She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table.

Wisdom takes time to build. It also takes preparation, planning, and service.

Luke 18:18 A certain ruler asked him, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Salvation is not by my “doing” but by what He has “done.” 

Proverbs 8:14 Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power.

Wisdom will counsel me and lead me to proper decision making. Lord, grant me great wisdom!

Luke 18:17 Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”

Like a child may I be trusting, dependent, and innocent. 

Proverbs 7:4-5 Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and to insight, “You are my relative.” They will keep you from the adulterous woman, from the wayward woman with her seductive words.

Keeping wisdom close will keep me from being led astray.

Proverbs 6:9-11 How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber,a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thiefand scarcity like an armed man.

Lord, enable me to always be a hard worker; working as if all my toil is for You.

Luke 18:13 “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’

May I be a humble man. 

Proverbs 5:21 For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths.

Lord, may my ways be Your ways.

Luke 18:14 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

Enable me to humble myself, O Lord. 

Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.

Guarding one’s heart starts with guarding one’s mind. Lord, may I keep pure thoughts that please You.