In Search of Wisdom by Joyce Meyer

When I can find a book that can help me with my Bible study I get excited. Especially when the author is Joyce Meyer. You see Ms. Meyer writes just like she speaks...in a down to earth way. It's like we are sitting down over a cup of coffee and she opens up her Bible and shares everything she knows with me. Her newest book takes on the Book of Proverbs and it is so enlightening.

My favorite Proverb verses are 3:5 & 6, [5] Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. [6] In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. I couldn't wait to read what Ms. Meyer had to say about these verses. Of course, she shared the obvious that we need to trust the Lord with all our heart and to not rely on our own understanding, but acknowledge Him and He would guide us. What she did say is when we lean on what we know we often start trying to reason things in our own minds and then we get frustrated and confused. Ms. Meyer said she has a rule concerning reasoning and that is she allows herself to ponder it and ask God to reveal hidden things but when she doesn't get an answer from God she knows it is time to cast her cares on God.

In Chapter 22:17 through the end of Chapter 24, Ms. Meyer lists the 30 sayings of the wise by paraphrasing them. She encourages her reader to read them more deeply on their own.

The entire book covers each chapter of Proverbs and is a great tool to use for Bible study. I can hardly wait to use it as a companion to my study of Proverbs.

I would highly recommend picking up a copy of In Search of Wisdom, especially if you want to achieve a better understanding of the truths that are in Proverbs.

I would like to thank FaithWords, a division of Hachette Book Group, for my copy of In Search of Wisdom. I received my copy for free with no expectation of a positive or negative review.  The opinions are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR. Part 255.

Smiles & Blessings,