Day 272 Stay Teachable Until the End | Proverbs 9:9

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What happens when we reach a point in our spiritual journey where we think we've learned enough? Today's reflection challenges this complacency by diving into Proverbs 9:9 and exploring the profound connection between wisdom and teachability.

True wisdom isn't measured by how much you know, but by how willing you remain to learn more. "Instruct the wise and they will be even wiser. Teach the righteous and they will learn even more." This counterintuitive principle reveals something remarkable about spiritual growth – the wisest people are precisely those who maintain a humble, teachable spirit throughout their lives.

We explore why growth often feels uncomfortable, requiring us to unlearn old habits and embrace new perspectives that stretch us beyond familiar territory. The most fruitful disciples consistently maintain the posture that says, "Lord, I still need you to lead me. I don't have it all figured out." This humility keeps our hearts receptive to God's continuing work in our lives, allowing Him to shape us for our good and His glory.

Take a moment today to reflect on areas where you might have stopped listening or learning. Write it down and pray for renewed humility in that specific aspect of your life. Remember that every lesson God brings your way – even the difficult ones – serves a greater purpose in your spiritual formation.

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source
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Today is day 272.
Stay teachable until the end.
From Proverbs chapter 9, verse 9from the New Living Translation.
Instruct the wise and they willbe even wiser.
Teach the righteous and theywill learn even more.
A true disciple of Jesus neverstops learning.

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No matter how much you've grown,there's always more God wants to
teach you.
The wisest people are those whoremain humble and willing to
receive correction and guidance.
Sometimes growth meansunlearning old habits,
perspectives, or attitudes.
Other times it means beingstretched in ways that feel

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uncomfortable.
But every lesson that God givesyou is for your good and for his
glory.
Staying teachable means, Lord, Istill need you to lead me.
I don't have it all figured out.
That posture will keep yourheart soft and your life
fruitful.
So today I want you to ask Godto show you one area in your

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life where you've stoppedlistening or learning.
Write it down and pray forhumility to grow in that area.
Pray with me.
Father God, help me to remainteachable.
I want to grow riser every dayby staying close to you and
listening to your spirit'sleading.
In Jesus' precious name.

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