Chapter for the day – Proverbs 31
Verse for the day – 31:8
Thought for the day – In what specific way(s) can I speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves?

As we’ve journeyed through the book of Proverbs for the last 30 days, we’ve come across a variety of teachings on all sorts of different topics, each one bang up-to-date and relevant to our lives in the 21st century. I hope you’ve enjoyed travelling with me and have taken the time to apply these truths to your own life and circumstances.   Today is our final day in this amazing book – although there’s nothing to stop you starting again at day one and continuing for another month, or two, or three…!

While I believe it’s important to allow the teachings of the Bible to impact us so we’re transformed in our own personal lives, we also need to remember that it’s not all about us. Other people are important too. And there are times when we are required to act on behalf of others. Today’s Proverbs to Go verse focuses our attention on those who cannot speak for themselves. Many of us are very good at speaking up for ourselves and we take every opportunity to make sure that we’re getting a good deal. But what of those who cannot speak for themselves? How do we go about speaking for them in a way that properly represents them? And who are they anyway? 

Perhaps various groups of people come to your mind: the unborn child; the severely mentally challenged; the abused. Proverbs 31:8 and 9 tell us to “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.”

I’m not in a position to tell you whose rights you need to defend but look around you and see if you can identify a person or a group who would benefit from your voice being heard. Are you prepared to take up the challenge?

Now that we’ve come to the end of our 31 days of Proverbs, I’d love to hear about your experiences over the last month as you’ve taken the Proverbs to Go challenge. Looking forward to hearing from you!