📖 31-Day Proverbs Challenge — Day 4 

Today’s Reading: Proverbs 4 

Welcome to Day 4. Proverbs 4 is a father’s heartfelt plea: get wisdom, stay on the right path, and guard your heart as if your life depends on it. 

As you read, let the chapter speak directly to your journey. 

✨ Step 1 — Identify Five Things That Stand Out 

As you read Proverbs 4, write down five things that catch your attention. These might be:  

• A phrase about the importance of wisdom  

• A warning about the wrong path  

• A promise connected to choosing the right way  

• A reminder to guard your heart  

• Anything that feels personal or timely 

Let the chapter highlight what you need to see today. 

🌍 Step 2 — Connect the Chapter to Today 

Find three things in Proverbs 4 that speak to our present moments; personally, nationally, or globally. Consider:  

• What this chapter says about staying focused when life pulls you in many directions  

• How wisdom shapes the path you choose  

• What it means to guard your heart in a world full of distractions, temptations, and competing voices  

• How this chapter speaks to integrity, direction, or perseverance 

Ask yourself: What in this chapter speaks directly to the world I’m navigating right now? 

Your insight is the heart of this challenge. 

🙏 Step 3 — Let It Shape Your Prayer 

After reflecting, consider: How is this chapter directing my prayer for change today? Think about:  

• Where you need clarity or direction  

• Where you need strength to stay on the right path  

• Where your heart needs guarding or healing  

• Where wisdom needs to grow in your decisions, relationships, or leadership 

Let Proverbs 4 guide your conversation with God. 

💬 Share Your Insights (Optional) 

If you feel led, share one thing from your reflection in the comments. Your perspective may help someone else see the chapter in a new way.