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JAN. 26 – FIND

01/26          Proverbs 21:21
21 Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.


FIND
 

Prospect
   •     The long-term prospect of living by righteousness and mercy is enduring reward. Even if immediate circumstances seem challenging, a life built on God’s virtues will yield eternal, spiritual returns.
   •     The believer’s outlook remains hopeful, since God honors those who reflect His heart of justice and compassion. Over time, this faithfulness garners both divine commendation and a legacy of integrity.
 
Summation
 
Proverbs 21:21 underscores the call to intentionally chase after righteousness and mercy. These virtues, rooted in God’s own character, become guiding priorities that stabilize and enrich our lives. The promise of life, righteousness, and honor reflects a deep-seated blessing that transcends worldly success, affirming that a heart shaped by justice and compassion is ultimately rewarded by God.
 
 
FIND
1
 
Quiet footsteps trace the path of dawn,
Seeking the stillness before words awaken,
In the hush, righteousness beckons like a steady flame,
While mercy’s warmth glimmers at the edges of vision,
Nothing is hurried, everything is deliberate,
A soul stretching beyond the confines of self,
Reaching for what endures when applause fades,
Attentive to the whisper that reminds us who we are.
 
2
 
Shadows lengthen across the day’s worn road,
Conversations crackle with need and hope,
Righteousness stands firm in the face of compromise,
Mercy extends an open hand to the undeserving,
Here, in the tension of human limits, grace emerges,
Blessed are those who balance truth with kindness,
Their steps guided by a divine symmetry,
Bearing peace where chaos once reigned.
 
3
 
At dusk, reflections gather in the heart’s chamber,
Memories of chances taken, generosity offered,
In that softening light, wisdom weaves a tapestry,
Threading moments of uprightness with tender compassion,
Honor germinates quietly in hidden fields of faithfulness,
Birthing a dignity untouched by shifting trends,
Life, once a simple pulse, grows into a resonant call,
Inviting us to dwell in the fullness of God’s design.
 
4
 
Nightfall hums with the promise of new beginnings,
Stars bear witness to the faithful pursuit below,
Where hearts align themselves to a higher principle,
And burdens are lightened by merciful hands,
The seeker discovers an identity rooted in the sacred,
Illuminated by the glow of divine acceptance,
Righteousness and mercy, clasping hands across eternity,
Offering both refuge and roadmap for all who dare to follow.
 
 

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Clay Corvin

Clay Corvin is currently a Bible Teacher and occasional preacher at Bethel Community Baptist Church in New Orleans. He is the retired VP Business and Professor of Admin at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary after completing 38 years as their Business Administrator. He was the pastor at the Brantley Baptist Center for twenty-five years. He is married to Carol Corvin and the father of three children and has three grandchildren. He ministers today as Co-pastor of the Bethel Community Baptist Church and seeks to share the Gospel with everyone. Jesus is Lord!