Proverbs 26-30: Week 5 Recap

"Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." (Proverbs 27:17)

I can’t believe it. We are one chapter away from finishing Proverbs.

When I started this journey, I had no idea what to expect. I thought I would just get up in the morning, type out a quick thought on a passage, and send it off. Simple. Easy. Check the box.

But this turned into something much deeper.

I found myself reflecting on passages for days, asking God to guide my heart toward what to pull out. Sitting with verses longer than I ever had before. Wrestling with conviction I didn’t expect. Seeing my own heart exposed in ways that were uncomfortable.

I spent way more time on this than I planned. But I learned so much. There’s something powerful about really sitting with a passage, thinking it through, and then writing about it. The act of writing forced me to go deeper. To be honest. To let God reach parts of my heart I’d been avoiding.

This journey has transformed me. Refined me. Grounded me. Drawn me closer to God.

Thank you to everyone who has come along for the ride. Your encouragement, your messages, your engagement—it’s meant more than you know.

And we’re not done yet. We have one chapter left. Next week, we tackle Proverbs 31, one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. As a woman, I find it so encouraging and empowering—and I can’t wait to share why.

See you Monday for the final chapter. Let’s finish strong.

Here’s what convicted me this week:

The Delicious Poison of Gossip: Proverbs 26

“For lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.” (Proverbs 26:20)

Ask Yourself: Have I gossiped recently? Have I listened to gossip without stopping it? Am I the trustworthy person Proverbs describes?

To Do: This week, when someone starts gossiping to you, change the subject or walk away. And if you catch yourself about to gossip, stop and ask: Would I say this if they were in the room?

Reminder: Your words have power. Use them to unite, not divide. To love, not harm. To build trust, not destroy it.

Iron Sharpens Iron: Proverbs 27

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)

Ask Yourself: Do I have people in my life who sharpen me? Am I the kind of friend who speaks truth in love, or do I just tell people what they want to hear?

Reminder: Faithful are the wounds of a friend. Find a community where you can be honest and vulnerable. A community that encourages you to become who you were created to be.

Break The Chains: Proverbs 28

“Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.” (Proverbs 28:13)

Ask Yourself: What am I concealing that needs to be confessed? What shame am I carrying in the darkness?

To Do: Identify one trusted person—a mentor, a close friend, a small group leader—and confess one struggle you’ve been hiding this week. Bring it into the light.

Reminder: Confession isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being honest. And when you bring sin into the light, the darkness loses its power.

The Cost of Unguarded Words: Proverbs 29

“A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.” (Proverbs 29:11)

Ask Yourself: When was the last time I spoke in anger or emotion and regretted it? Do I tend to give full vent or hold back?

Reminder: You can’t take back the words you say in anger. But you can choose not to say them in the first place.

The Majesty of God: Proverbs 30

“Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him” (Proverbs 30:5)

Ask Yourself: When was the last time I stopped to marvel at God’s majesty? Do I see Him as distant and powerful, or as near and personal—or both?

Reminder: Root your identity in Christ, and nothing can shake you.