#739 This Is Why You Can’t Hear God—Until You Do THIS (Proverbs 12)

Proverbs 12 is a masterclass in slowing down, tuning in, and letting God realign your heart—and in this episode, we break it all down through the lens of Inchstones, the small daily shifts that lead to massive spiritual transformation. (If you’re new to Inchstones, here’s the book we keep talking about: https://a.co/d/4CYg4vG

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In this conversation, we explore what “Stop. Look. Listen.” really means—not just as a childhood lesson, but as a spiritual command that shows up all throughout Proverbs 12. My mama and Pops may not have used those exact words, but the wisdom behind them shaped everything. Stop long enough to breathe and count your blessings. Look at the miracles that placed you in this moment. Listen to God reminding you that you are loved more than you’ll ever comprehend.

As the holidays bring pressure, expectations, and emotional weight, Proverbs 12 invites us to anchor ourselves in God’s wisdom:

• Stop for discipline, because discipline builds knowledge (v.1)

• Look at the people around you—good relationships create great results (v.2–3)

• Listen for God’s direction (v.4)

• Speak life (v.6, 13–14, 18–19, 22)

• Stay humble, avoid the fake-the-funk trap (v.9)

• Be kind—it’s always cool (v.10)

• Work your land, your way (v.11)

• Listen deeply—it’s your unfair advantage (v.15)

• Think ahead, breathe, and reset (v.16, 20)

• Let wisdom protect your future (v.21, 23–25)

• Choose friends wisely (v.26)

• Don’t get lazy (v.27)

• Righteousness produces life (v.28)

The message is simple but strong: God knows exactly where you’ve been, where you are, and what’s coming next. He is inviting you—commanding you—to stop, look, and listen so you can actually receive His love, peace, and joy… and walk in it today.

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