I pick up from where I left off yesterday with verse 1 of Proverbs 22. The writer speaks of our "good name" and how we need to strive to have a good reputation with others no matter the cost.

But he takes it a step further and says also in that verse: "Favor is better than silver and gold."

Favor - God's Favor!

When you have the favor of God on your life you have no need of additional gold and/or silver. No need to strive for anything more in your life because God's favor is all around you. Things just seem to fall into place when you have God's favor. Now I can say this from experience - God's favor is more satisfying than anything you can gain from this world.

Example of God's Favor - You are balancing your checkbook and you realize that you brought in way less than what your bills show. But somehow - things got paid. GOD'S FAVOR!

Today, instead of running after gold and silver that will perish - I challenge you to run after God and seek His favor on your life. It will change the way you think, the way you pray and the way you live. But His favor doesn't just happen. It comes after you dedicate your entire life to Him and live a holy life.

Prayer: "God, I need your favor on my life today. I know the only way that comes is by the way I love a holy life before you."