by: Ryan Whitaker Smith, Dan Wilt

• Format

  Hardcover

  ISBN

  9781587436239

  Dimensions

  5 x 8

  Pub. Date

  Sep 2025

  SRP

  $21.99

  Carton Quantity

  20

  Number of pages

  240

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  E-Book

  ISBN

  9781493452408

  Pub. Date

  Sep 2025

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About

Following their two successful prayer books on the Psalms, Ryan Whitaker Smith and Dan Wilt now offer a prayer book rooted in transformational passages from the book of Proverbs. Abiding Wisdom helps us rediscover the wisdom offered in Proverbs--through free-verse prayer renderings of beloved passages--as a guide to personal devotion and meditation.

The challenges we've faced in recent years have deeply impacted our cultural, social, relational, and personal health. Written prayers, expressed in the slowing, quieting, reflective language of poetry, are some of the most powerful tools we have for returning to God's faithful care. These seventy-five prayers focus on the theme of godly wisdom for everyday life and help us quiet our hearts before God. Abiding Wisdom also makes a meaningful gift for anyone in need of a biblically centered prayer book.

This artful, poetic, and classic devotional features compelling custom illustrations and beautiful hardcover binding, offering a fresh way to reflect on and pray in harmony with the book of Proverbs.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Proverbs 1:2-7
Abiding Wisdom
Proverbs 1:20-23
Crowded Hours
Proverbs 2:1-15
Empty Vessel
Proverbs 3:1-4
A Teachable Spirit
Proverbs 3:5-10
The Mind of Christ
Proverbs 3:13-18
Wisdom Seeker
Proverbs 3:19-27
New Mercies
Proverbs 3:31-33
Shepherd of My Soul
Proverbs 4:14-19
Light Eternal
Proverbs 4:23-27
Spring of Life
Proverbs 5:3-6, 15-20
The Gifts You Give
Proverbs 6:20-23
Ancient Paths
Proverbs 7:1-4
Word Divine
Proverbs 8:1-11
The Voice of Wisdom
Proverbs 8:22-31
You Were There
Proverbs 9:1-6
The House of Wisdom
Proverbs 9:7-12
Slow Obedience
Proverbs 10:2-9
I Count All as Loss
Proverbs 10:11-14, 17-21 Instrument of Blessing
Proverbs 11:1-8
Merciful God
Proverbs 11:23-28, 30
Cheerful Giver
Proverbs 12:1, 3, 7
The Story of Your Telling
Proverbs 12:25
A Good Word
Proverbs 13:12, 14, 19
Fountains of Life
Proverbs 14:12, 16-18 Steadfast
Proverbs 14:26-27
In Highest Regard
Proverbs 14:29-30
In My Anger
Proverbs 15:1-2, 4, 7
A Gentle Answer
Proverbs 15:13, 16-17
Spirit of Gratitude
Proverbs 15:22
The Counsel of the Godly
Proverbs 16:1-3, 6-7, 9
The Plan of the Lord
Proverbs 16:25
Pride's Cup
Proverbs 16:31
Pass the Years
Proverbs 17:1
In Silence
Proverbs 17:3
Mature and Complete
Proverbs 17:9, 17
The Wisdom of Friendship
Proverbs 17:22
Orchard of Joy
Proverbs 18:10-12
A Humble Life
Proverbs 18:21
Care for My Words
Proverbs 18:24
You Call Me Friend
Proverbs 19:17
The Lord Provides
Proverbs 19:21, 23
Direct My Steps
Proverbs 20:22
Free Indeed
Proverbs 20:23
Who Is My Neighbor?
Proverbs 21:1-3
I Seek Your Favor
Proverbs 21:21
Lord of Mercy
Proverbs 21:30-31
I Will Not Be Shaken
Proverbs 22:1-2, 4
A Good Name
Proverbs 22:6
Prayer for the Wayward
Proverbs 22:22-23
Remember the Poor
Proverbs 22:29
Bless the Worker
Proverbs 23:15-18
God of My Future
Proverbs 23:29-35
Lord of All Blessings
Proverbs 24:3-6
The Communion of the Saints
Proverbs 24:11-12
Rescue the Innocent
Proverbs 24:13-14, 16
May I Rise Again
Proverbs 24:28-29
Voice of Light and Truth
Proverbs 24:30-34
Good Steward
Proverbs 25:2
Hidden Mysteries
Proverbs 25:6-7
The Low Place
Proverbs 25:11-13
A Timely Word
Proverbs 25:21-22
Return Evil with Good
Proverbs 26:1-2
Judge Us, Lord
Proverbs 27:1
Tomorrow
Proverbs 27:5-6
Strong Ties
Proverbs 27:17, 19, 21
Crucible of Suffering
Proverbs 28:1
Face My Fear
Proverbs 28:5
Your Justice
Proverbs 28:13-14
I Confess
Proverbs 29:1
Gentleness and Humility
Proverbs 29:13
Light to the Eyes of All
Proverbs 29:18
Restore My Vision
Proverbs 30:24-31
Lead Us
Proverbs 31:8-9
My Voice
Proverbs 31:10-12, 30
A Blessing for the Sisters