PRAY HARDER

Today's reading: Proverbs 23-24

"Don't waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice." Proverbs 23:9 NLT

There are those among us who make it a priority to exhibit their foolishness--by their words, their ways and their refusal to accept any other course of action than their own.

What do we do with such people?

Well, Solomon, by Divine guidance, gives us sound advice--don't waste your breath on them.

Sounds harsh?

Do you fear it has a tinge of un-Christlikeness?

Not so sure that's the godly way of handling others?

It does seem a little cut and dry, but while Solomon tells us not to waste our breath on them, the Holy Spirit leads us to pray all the more for them.

Pray for their hearts.

Pray for their minds to come around to right thinking.

Pray for their spirits to accept the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

So while we can follow the advice of this proverb, in not wasting our breath, we must realize there is never a prayer wasted on anyone!

When the person won't listen to you, know that God will listen to you in regards to them.