Today's Verse: Proverbs 23:24

Saturday, June 15, 1946

The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him.
— Proverbs 23:24

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

The greatest gift I can give my father, and my Father, is to be righteous in my heart and life.

My Prayer...

Holy and righteous Father, may my life please you and bring honor to my father and his name. I know that if I please you, it will make his heart glad. Help me as I seek to know you and serve you in ways that show your character in my life. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.

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About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

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