God's Wisdom for Navigating Life: A Year of Daily Devotions in the Book of Proverbs

Highly Recommended! I've enjoyed this deep, insightful devotional by Timothy Keller! Each day's devotion is just right, having the right amount of material, being deep enough, full of insight, but not overly long. It is so thought provoking that the reader can meditate on the information and the verses taught all throughout the day. It is set up similar to Keller's amazing and well received devotional Songs of Jesus. I've enjoyed that devotional immensely for the last few years. Songs of Jesus helps the believer meditate through the Psalms! I would recommend that book as well if you do not have it yet! This book is organized a little differently. In Songs of Jesus, Keller breaks up the sections in order systematically, from Psalm 1 all the way to the end of Psalm 150. In this devotional Keller selects a portion of Proverbs to read each day and to medicate on. Then he gives a teaching on that topic, using his own insights, other bible verses, and ends with a prayer! The sections are not divided as in Songs of Jesus in order by Chapters. It does not begin with proverbs 1 and end with proverbs 31. He divides the sections into topics, such as : 1- Knowing Wisdom: What is Wisdom 2-Knowing Wisdom: What is Foolishness 3- How do we become Wise 4-The Fear of the Lord 5-Knowing the Heart; Understanding the Heart 6-Understanding Emotion 7- Seven Deadly Sins: Anger, Envy, Pride, Gluttony, Sloth, Greed, Lust each having its own section 8-Knowing the Times and Seasons: Guidance, Planning, and Decision Making - This part is very practical and awesome! 9-Insights for Our Age. 10-Marriage 11-Sex 12- Parenting 13- Money 14 Knowing Jesus, The True Wisdom of God. For example, the reading for November 6, Keller teaches on Proverbs 30: 8-9 "Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread, Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say 'Who is the LORD?' Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God. Keller goes on to say "Money can corrupt us not only by its presence but by its absence. He then explains these verses in more detail and how we can apply this verse to our lives, answering questions including what it means by daily bread and should we as Christians divest ourselves of all money beyond a simple lifestyle? Keller continues " What it does mean is at least this: Our homes, clothing, and lifestyle should be modest within our circle and neighborhood so we can be as generous as possible. The Christian community should model to the world as society in which wealth and possessions are seen as tools for serving others and not as a means of personal advancement and fulfillment." He also quotes scriptures outside of Proverbs including 1 Timothy 6 about money and 1 Peter 2: 7 about our Lord Jesus Christ being our true precious treasure! Of course Tim goes deeper into this topic for this day and for the following days! So far I am really enjoying this devotional! The way it's organized by topics works really well! For this review I've read several days of this month, plus reading over selected topics. I've especially enjoyed the topics about Money and Knowing Jesus, the True Wisdom of God. This devotional goes very deep and is very thought provoking and edifying. It is meant to be read daily. It is saturated with scripture, including many scriptures outside of proverbs. I recommend it to all who love to spend time with the Lord. All of us need God's Wisdom ! As James wrote "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally without reproach, and it will be given to you . But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord." James 1: 5-7

This is a very good, year-long study of the book of Proverbs. It has a scripture, study, and prayer for each day of the year. For me, it took a rather archaic book of the Bible, consolidated its meaning, and related it to today’s world. Most importantly, the last chapter related it to the New Testament, and the saving grace which replaces Old Testament laws. I would recommend this book!

My husband and I are reading through this book, as recommended by a good friend at church. At the end of every day's reading (a one page event), there is a question that we have really enjoyed discussing. We don't always agree with Pastor Keller, but have not found any major theological discrepancies thus far, and it has given us opportunities to be challenged in our faith. Because the devotional is one page, it doesn't feel like "too much" on top of all the other bible studies we're involved in (church, BSF), and having 4 young children. Definitely a recommended read!

I have read the daily devotionals in this book going on 5 years now. I use the kindle note taking feature as a journal. Each and every time through is like peeling back the layer of an onion which reveals new truth and understanding which penetrates deeper into my heart - slowly but faithfully aligning it closer to that of Christ.

The book content is excellent—engaging, well written, and exactly what I expected. Unfortunately, the copy arrived with damaged packaging and bent pages due to poor shipping. The book itself deserves a high rating, but the delivery could be improved.

Like the Songs of Jesus on the Psalms. This is another wonderful daily study book. My son gifted it to me last Christmas and one year later I’m the beneficiary of sticking with it, reading, analyzing, checking every biblical reference and writing my own thoughts daily. When dealing with God’s Word you get out so much more than you put it. It’s well worth the effort. Get a copy and start the journey… incorporate it into you daily conversation with God. You’ll be glad you did. Praise God Tim, you’ll always be with us. Can’t wait to meet you someday.

Proverbs is filled with wisdom and hard to read it all and make it applicable to my life. This books picks out some gems and tells me how they can help my walk with the Lord.

I enjoy reading Timothy Keller's books, full stop. This lovely devotional is a great teaching tool, as well as a daily devotional - I'm learning so much! I bought one for a friend recently for her birthday.