Pray Every Day
1,296 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 446 ratingsPray through the Bible verse by verse with Mary DeMuth. When life overwhelms you, unburden yourself through prayer and experience God’s nearness. God is listening.
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Proverbs 30:18-33
August 09, 2019 07:45Today’s Scripture: 18 Three things are too wonderful for me; four I do not understand:19 the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a serpent on a rock,the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a virgin. 20 This is the way of an adulteress: she eats and wipes her mouth and […] The post Proverbs 30:18-33 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 30:1-17
August 08, 2019 07:42Today’s Scripture: The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.[a] The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out.[b]2 Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man.3 I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.4 Who has ascended to […] The post Proverbs 30:1-17 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 29:1-27
August 07, 2019 07:41Today’s Scripture: A man who hardens his neck after much reproofWill suddenly be broken [a]beyond remedy.2 When the righteous [b]increase, the people rejoice,But when a wicked man rules, people groan.3 A man who loves wisdom makes his father glad,But he who keeps company with harlots wastes his wealth.4 The king gives stability to the land by justice,But a […] The post Proverbs 29:1-27 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 27:1-27
August 04, 2019 07:37Today’s Scripture: Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; a stranger, and not your own lips.3 A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty, but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.4 Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?5 Better is […] The post Proverbs 27:1-27 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 23:19-35
July 28, 2019 07:41Today’s Scripture: 19 My son, listen and be wise. Set your heart on the right path.20 Don’t join those who drink too much wine. Don’t join those who stuff themselves with meat.21 Those who drink or eat too much will become poor. If they sleep too much, they’ll have to wear rags. 22 Listen to your father, who gave you life. Don’t hate […] The post Proverbs 23:19-35 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 23:1-18
July 27, 2019 07:39Today’s Scripture: When you sit down to eat with a ruler, look carefully at what’s in front of you.2 Put a knife to your throat if you like to eat too much.3 Don’t long for his fancy food. It can fool you. 4 Don’t wear yourself out to get rich. Don’t trust how wise you think you are.5 When you take even a […] The post Proverbs 23:1-18 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 22:17-29
July 26, 2019 07:37Today’s Scripture: 17 Pay attention and listen to the sayings of wise people. Apply your heart to the sayings I teach.18 It is pleasing when you keep them in your heart. Have all of them ready on your lips.19 You are the one I am teaching today. That’s because I want you to trust in the Lord.20 I have written 30 sayings […] The post Proverbs 22:17-29 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 22:1-16
July 25, 2019 07:35Today’s Scripture: You should want a good name more than you want great riches. To be highly respected is better than having silver or gold. 2 The Lord made rich people and poor people. That’s what they have in common. 3 Wise people see danger and go to a safe place. But childish people keep going and suffer for it. […] The post Proverbs 22:1-16 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 21:16-31
July 24, 2019 07:34Today’s Scripture: 16 Whoever leaves the path of understanding ends up with those who are dead. 17 Anyone who loves pleasure will become poor. Anyone who loves wine and olive oil will never be rich. 18 Evil people become the payment for setting godly people free. Those who aren’t faithful are the payment for honest people. 19 It is better to live […] The post Proverbs 21:16-31 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 21:1-15
July 23, 2019 07:32Today’s Scripture: In the Lord’s hand the king’s heart is like a stream of water. The Lord directs it toward all those who please him. 2 A person might think their own ways are right. But the Lord knows what they are thinking. 3 Do what is right and fair. The Lord accepts that more than sacrifices. 4 The proud eyes […] The post Proverbs 21:1-15 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 18:1-24
July 18, 2019 07:23Today’s Scripture: A person who isn’t friendly looks out only for themselves. They oppose all good sense by starting fights. 2 Foolish people don’t want to understand. They take delight in saying only what they think. 3 People hate it when evil comes. And they refuse to honor those who bring shame. 4 The words of a person’s mouth are like […] The post Proverbs 18:1-24 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 17:16-28
July 17, 2019 07:22Today’s Scripture: 16 Why should a foolish person try to buy wisdom? They are not even able to understand it. 17 A friend loves at all times. They are there to help when trouble comes. 18 A person who has no sense agrees to pay what other people owe. It isn’t wise to promise to pay other people’s bills. 19 The one […] The post Proverbs 17:16-28 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 17:1-15
July 16, 2019 07:20Today’s Scripture: It is better to eat a dry crust of bread in peace and quiet than to eat a big dinner in a house full of fighting. 2 A wise servant will rule over a shameful child. He will be given part of the property as if he were a family member. 3 Fire tests silver, and heat […] The post Proverbs 17:1-15 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 13:1-25
July 09, 2019 07:28Today’s Scripture: A wise son pays attention to what his father teaches him. But anyone who makes fun of others doesn’t listen to warnings. 2 The good things people say benefit them. But liars love to hurt others. 3 Those who guard what they say guard their lives. But those who speak without thinking will be destroyed. 4 People who refuse […] The post Proverbs 13:1-25 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 10:21-32
July 04, 2019 07:15Today’s Scripture: 21 The words of those who do right benefit many people. But those who are foolish die because they have no sense. 22 The blessing of the Lord brings wealth. And it comes without painful work. 23 A foolish person finds pleasure in evil plans. But a person who has understanding takes delight in wisdom. 24 What sinners are afraid […] The post Proverbs 10:21-32 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 10:11-20
July 03, 2019 07:12Today’s Scripture: 11 The mouths of those who do right pour out life like a fountain. But the mouths of sinners hide their evil plans. 12 Hate stirs up fights. But love erases all sins by forgiving them. 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right. But those who have no sense are punished. 14 Wise […] The post Proverbs 10:11-20 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 10:1-10
July 02, 2019 07:10Today’s Scripture: These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother. 2 Riches that are gained by sinning aren’t worth anything. But doing what is right saves you from death. 3 The Lord gives those who do right the food they need. But he lets those who […] The post Proverbs 10:1-10 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 9:10-18
July 01, 2019 07:04Today’s Scripture: 10 If you want to become wise, you must begin by respecting the Lord. To know the Holy One is to gain understanding.11 Through wisdom, you will live a long time. Years will be added to your life.12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you. If you make fun of others, you alone will suffer. 13 The woman […] The post Proverbs 9:10-18 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 9:1-6
June 30, 2019 07:43Today’s Scripture: 1-6 Lady Wisdom has built and furnished her home; it’s supported by seven hewn timbers.The banquet meal is ready to be served: lamb roasted, wine poured out, table set with silver and flowers.Having dismissed her serving maids, Lady Wisdom goes to town, stands in a prominent place, and invites everyone within sound of her voice:“Are you confused about […] The post Proverbs 9:1-6 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 8:32-36
June 29, 2019 07:41Today’s Scripture: 32-36 “So, my dear friends, listen carefully; those who embrace these my ways are most blessed.Mark a life of discipline and live wisely; don’t squander your precious life.Blessed the man, blessed the woman, who listens to me, awake and ready for me each morning, alert and responsive as I start my day’s work.When you find me, you find […] The post Proverbs 8:32-36 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 8:22-31
June 28, 2019 07:39Today’s Scripture: 22-31 “God sovereignly made me—the first, the basic— before he did anything else.I was brought into being a long time ago, well before Earth got its start.I arrived on the scene before Ocean, yes, even before Springs and Rivers and Lakes.Before Mountains were sculpted and Hills took shape, I was already there, newborn;Long before God stretched out Earth’s […] The post Proverbs 8:22-31 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 8:12-21
June 27, 2019 07:37Today’s Scripture: 12-21 “I am Lady Wisdom, and I live next to Sanity; Knowledge and Discretion live just down the street.The Fear-of-God means hating Evil, whose ways I hate with a passion— pride and arrogance and crooked talk.Good counsel and common sense are my characteristics; I am both Insight and the Virtue to live it out.With my help, leaders rule, and […] The post Proverbs 8:12-21 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 8:1-11
June 26, 2019 07:35Today’s Scripture: 1-11 Do you hear Lady Wisdom calling? Can you hear Madame Insight raising her voice?She’s taken her stand at First and Main, at the busiest intersection.Right in the city square where the traffic is thickest, she shouts,“You—I’m talking to all of you, everyone out here on the streets!Listen, you idiots—learn good sense! You blockheads—shape up!Don’t miss a word of […] The post Proverbs 8:1-11 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 7:21-27
June 25, 2019 07:33Today’s Scripture: 21-23 Soon she has him eating out of her hand, bewitched by her honeyed speech.Before you know it, he’s trotting behind her, like a calf led to the butcher shop,Like a stag lured into ambush and then shot with an arrow,Like a bird flying into a net not knowing that its flying life is over. 24-27 So, friends, listen […] The post Proverbs 7:21-27 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 7:13-20
June 24, 2019 07:32Today’s Scripture: 13-20 She threw her arms around him and kissed him, boldly took his arm and said,“I’ve got all the makings for a feast— today I made my offerings, my vows are all paid,So now I’ve come to find you, hoping to catch sight of your face—and here you are!I’ve spread fresh, clean sheets on my bed, colorful imported […] The post Proverbs 7:13-20 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 7:6-12
June 23, 2019 07:30Today’s Scripture: 6-12 As I stood at the window of my house looking out through the shutters,Watching the mindless crowd stroll by, I spotted a young man without any senseArriving at the corner of the street where she lived, then turning up the path to her house.It was dusk, the evening coming on, the darkness thickening into night.Just then, a […] The post Proverbs 7:6-12 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 7:1-5
June 22, 2019 07:28Today’s Scripture: 1-5 Dear friend, do what I tell you; treasure my careful instructions.Do what I say and you’ll live well. My teaching is as precious as your eyesight—guard it!Write it out on the back of your hands; etch it on the chambers of your heart.Talk to Wisdom as to a sister. Treat Insight as your companion.They’ll be with you […] The post Proverbs 7:1-5 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 6:24-35
June 21, 2019 07:27Today’s Scripture: 24-35 They’ll protect you from wanton women, from the seductive talk of some temptress.Don’t lustfully fantasize on her beauty, nor be taken in by her bedroom eyes.You can buy an hour with a whore for a loaf of bread, but a wanton woman may well eat you alive.Can you build a fire in your lap and not burn […] The post Proverbs 6:24-35 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 6:20-23
June 20, 2019 07:25Today’s Scripture: 20-23 Good friend, follow your father’s good advice; don’t wander off from your mother’s teachings.Wrap yourself in them from head to foot; wear them like a scarf around your neck.Wherever you walk, they’ll guide you; whenever you rest, they’ll guard you; when you wake up, they’ll tell you what’s next.For sound advice is a beacon, good teaching is a […] The post Proverbs 6:20-23 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 6:12-19
June 19, 2019 07:23Today’s Scripture: 12-15 Riffraff and rascals talk out of both sides of their mouths.They wink at each other, they shuffle their feet, they cross their fingers behind their backs.Their perverse minds are always cooking up something nasty, always stirring up trouble.Catastrophe is just around the corner for them, a total smashup, their lives ruined beyond repair. 16-19 Here are six things […] The post Proverbs 6:12-19 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 6:6-11
June 18, 2019 07:19Today’s Scripture: 6-11 You lazy fool, look at an ant. Watch it closely; let it teach you a thing or two.Nobody has to tell it what to do. All summer it stores up food; at harvest it stockpiles provisions.So how long are you going to laze around doing nothing? How long before you get out of bed?A nap here, a […] The post Proverbs 6:6-11 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 6:1-5
June 17, 2019 07:17Today’s Scripture: 1-5 Dear friend, if you’ve gone into hock with your neighbor or locked yourself into a deal with a stranger,If you’ve impulsively promised the shirt off your back and now find yourself shivering out in the cold,Friend, don’t waste a minute, get yourself out of that mess. You’re in that man’s clutches! Go, put on a long face; […] The post Proverbs 6:1-5 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 5:15-23
June 16, 2019 07:16Today’s Scripture: 15-16 Do you know the saying, “Drink from your own rain barrel, draw water from your own spring-fed well”?It’s true. Otherwise, you may one day come home and find your barrel empty and your well polluted. 17-20 Your spring water is for you and you only, not to be passed around among strangers.Bless your fresh-flowing fountain! Enjoy the wife […] The post Proverbs 5:15-23 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 5:7-14
June 15, 2019 07:14Today’s Scripture: 7-14 So, my friend, listen closely; don’t treat my words casually.Keep your distance from such a woman; absolutely stay out of her neighborhood.You don’t want to squander your wonderful life, to waste your precious life among the hardhearted.Why should you allow strangers to take advantage of you? Why be exploited by those who care nothing for you?You don’t […] The post Proverbs 5:7-14 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 5:1-6
June 14, 2019 07:12Today’s Scripture: 1-2 Dear friend, pay close attention to this, my wisdom; listen very closely to the way I see it.Then you’ll acquire a taste for good sense; what I tell you will keep you out of trouble. 3-6 The lips of a seductive woman are oh so sweet, her soft words are oh so smooth.But it won’t be long […] The post Proverbs 5:1-6 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 4:18-27
June 13, 2019 07:10Today’s Scripture: 18-19 The ways of right-living people glow with light; the longer they live, the brighter they shine.But the road of wrongdoing gets darker and darker— travelers can’t see a thing; they fall flat on their faces. 20-22 Dear friend, listen well to my words; tune your ears to my voice.Keep my message in plain view at all times. Concentrate! […] The post Proverbs 4:18-27 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 4:10-17
June 12, 2019 07:08Today’s Scripture: 10-15 Dear friend, take my advice; it will add years to your life.I’m writing out clear directions to Wisdom Way, I’m drawing a map to Righteous Road.I don’t want you ending up in blind alleys, or wasting time making wrong turns.Hold tight to good advice; don’t relax your grip. Guard it well—your life is at stake!Don’t take Wicked […] The post Proverbs 4:10-17 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 4:1-9
June 11, 2019 07:06Today’s Scripture: 1-2 Listen, friends, to some fatherly advice; sit up and take notice so you’ll know how to live.I’m giving you good counsel; don’t let it go in one ear and out the other. 3-9 When I was a boy at my father’s knee, the pride and joy of my mother,He would sit me down and drill me: “Take this […] The post Proverbs 4:1-9 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 3:30-35
June 10, 2019 07:04Today’s Scripture: 30-32 Don’t walk around with a chip on your shoulder, always spoiling for a fight.Don’t try to be like those who shoulder their way through life. Why be a bully?“Why not?” you say. Because God can’t stand twisted souls. It’s the straightforward who get his respect. 33-35 God’s curse blights the house of the wicked, but he blesses the […] The post Proverbs 3:30-35 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 3:21-29
June 09, 2019 07:02Today’s Scripture: 21-26 Dear friend, guard Clear Thinking and Common Sense with your life; don’t for a minute lose sight of them.They’ll keep your soul alive and well, they’ll keep you fit and attractive.You’ll travel safely, you’ll neither tire nor trip.You’ll take afternoon naps without a worry, you’ll enjoy a good night’s sleep.No need to panic over alarms or surprises, or […] The post Proverbs 3:21-29 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 3:13-20
June 08, 2019 07:00Today’s Scripture: 13-18 You’re blessed when you meet Lady Wisdom, when you make friends with Madame Insight.She’s worth far more than money in the bank; her friendship is better than a big salary.Her value exceeds all the trappings of wealth; nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her.With one hand she gives long life, with the other she […] The post Proverbs 3:13-20 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 3:1-12
June 07, 2019 07:58Today’s Scripture: 1-2 Good friend, don’t forget all I’ve taught you; take to heart my commands.They’ll help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well. 3-4 Don’t lose your grip on Love and Loyalty. Tie them around your neck; carve their initials on your heart.Earn a reputation for living well in God’s eyes and the eyes […] The post Proverbs 3:1-12 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 2:16-22
June 06, 2019 07:56Today’s Scripture: 16-19 Wise friends will rescue you from the Temptress— that smooth-talking SeductressWho’s faithless to the husband she married years ago, never gave a second thought to her promises before God.Her whole way of life is doomed; every step she takes brings her closer to hell.No one who joins her company ever comes back, ever sets foot on the […] The post Proverbs 2:16-22 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 2:6-15
June 05, 2019 07:54Today’s Scripture: 6-8 And here’s why: God gives out Wisdom free, is plainspoken in Knowledge and Understanding.He’s a rich mine of Common Sense for those who live well, a personal bodyguard to the candid and sincere.He keeps his eye on all who live honestly, and pays special attention to his loyally committed ones. 9-15 So now you can pick out […] The post Proverbs 2:6-15 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 2:1-5
June 04, 2019 07:49Today’s Scripture: 1-5 Good friend, take to heart what I’m telling you; collect my counsels and guard them with your life.Tune your ears to the world of Wisdom; set your heart on a life of Understanding.That’s right—if you make Insight your priority, and won’t take no for an answer,Searching for it like a prospector panning for gold, like an adventurer […] The post Proverbs 2:1-5 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.
Proverbs 1:20-33
June 03, 2019 07:52Today’s Scripture: 20-21 Lady Wisdom goes out in the street and shouts. At the town center she makes her speech.In the middle of the traffic she takes her stand. At the busiest corner she calls out: 22-24 “Simpletons! How long will you wallow in ignorance? Cynics! How long will you feed your cynicism?Idiots! How long will you refuse to learn? About […] The post Proverbs 1:20-33 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.