Proverbs 31 Ministries

06/23/2026

Sometimes it’s hard to see any point in getting up. But scripture reminds us that we have the greatest reason in the world to jump out of bed rejoicing:

“I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom dressed for his wedding or a bride with her jewels” (Isaiah 61:10).

We get to march through life in power and beauty, our nakedness replaced by garments of salvation.

It reminds me of when someone sent my two daughters, then wee toddlers, their dream dresses: “Look, mama! We’re princesses!” they exclaimed as they made themselves dizzy, the decorations catching glints of sunlight. Oh, their precious little faces lit up with joy!

Somewhere right now, there is a little girl who has never owned a dress that made her twirl. There’s a little boy who has never been told he is loved and chosen. That’s one reason my family sponsors a child through Compassion International. Not only to ensure her tangible needs are met but so that her local church can wrap her in the truth that she is seen, known, and loved by a God who has a robe of righteousness waiting for her too.

Beloved, our garments of salvation, the ones Jesus Himself wrapped around us through His sacrifice on the cross … oh, the beauty! If we could see them, I wager we’d all be spinning around in the sunshine, joyful tears streaming down our faces!

God has clothed you with such finery because He loves you but also because He has a purpose for you. Adjust your headdress, love, because you are a priest employed by Him to serve His flock (1 Peter 2:9). Fasten that earring, darling, because He has covenanted Himself to you, to bring you the gift of being known and protected. God has given us another morning of new mercies, and we must rise to the occasion!

- Aarti Sequeira ()

Where in your life do you feel “not enough” or like you’ve failed? How might God be inviting you to see yourself differently, as someone clothed in His righteousness?

06/23/2026

There was a period in my life when I felt totally and utterly lost. Where I had once been so sure of my purpose and calling, now I was adrift at sea.

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“I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness …” Isaiah 61:10 (NLT)

06/22/2026

Have you ever gone through a heartbreaking situation and wondered, God, where are You?

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“Then Jesus said, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?’” John 11:40 (NIV)

06/21/2026

Today we celebrate all of the men, both past and present, who have taken on the role of a father in our lives.

May the Lord bless them and protect them. May the Lord make His face shine on them and be gracious to them. May the Lord look with favor on them and give them peace. Numbers 6:24-26

And friend, if today feels hard because of missing loved ones, broken relationships, or unmet expectations, we pray that you would take today to bring your unanswered questions and unmet expectations to God the Father. He is a Father who is always loving, always faithful, and always comforting. May you be reminded that your identity is found in Him alone. And that's something to celebrate today!

Happy Father’s Day from Proverbs 31 Ministries!

06/20/2026

When trials come out of nowhere and test our faith, it can be frustrating to feel like the faith we thought we had isn’t enough. This is often where fear and faith intersect, presenting us with a choice: Play it safe by feeding our fear, which feels comfortable, or believe God can and will work everything out according to His plan.

Maybe you know too well what it’s like to have trial after trial pile https://proverbs31.io/4uMYhQ0’s difficult to find ourselves feeling tired, tested, and torn up by all the things life holds. But choosing authentic, deep faith isn’t an afterthought that brings us “good vibes” in the midst of hard times. It’s a choice we must make before the trials come.

Sometimes I tend to exercise my faith by checking all the boxes: Read the Bible, pray, and go to church. Check, check, check. I assume if the good things override the bad, faith will flourish. The truth is that just following the rules and checking boxes won’t bring us closer to Jesus.

Authentic faith is found in a relationship with Him where we decide over and over again that He is where strength, truth, mercy, grace, and help are found. It means choosing to wait on God’s timing even when it doesn’t always make sense to us.
Perhaps this is why the Apostle James said in his book, “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience” (James 1:2-3).

Difficult circumstances often force us to evaluate our faith. If your faith is feeling tired, tested, and torn from corner to corner, you are not alone. This trial isn’t here to destroy you or take you under, never to rise up again. This season is a beautiful opportunity to let your connection with Jesus flourish. Not in a list of rules but in a relationship.

That is where authentic faith is rooted.

- Micah Maddox

Have you faced a trial in your life that has made you feel like your faith is lacking? How did God come through for you, or how are you waiting on Him to come through?

06/19/2026

When our kids are struggling, our first instinct is to fix the problem. But what if the greatest gift we can give them is the room to face the struggle head-on and build true resilience?

When you're carrying the weight of your family, the pressure to shield them from a harsh world can feel completely overwhelming. The fear, the uncertainty, and the rising mental health challenges facing youth today can leave you feeling anxious and ill-equipped.

But what if your role was never to control the outcome?

What if the most powerful thing you could do for the children you love is to prepare them to meet adversity with courage instead of shielding them from it?

Friend, it's possible to raise healthy and capable kids without chasing fleeting happiness. By understanding that failure is simply a "first attempt in learning" and shifting our parenting from escaping hard things to equipping our kids for hard things, we can help our children build the emotional muscles they need for life. Because even when you don't have the power to fix a broken world, your family is never powerless when you trust the steady work of God.

Join Shae Hill, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and special guests David Thomas and Sissy Goff from Daystar Counseling Ministries in the latest conversation of The Therapy and Theology Podcast.

You can listen to this episode here: https://proverbs31.io/43D9s2H

06/19/2026

Two weeks after an unexpected kitchen mishap, it was time to remove the seven stitches in my index finger. I was looking forward to having a fully functioning left hand.

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“When she heard about Jesus, she came up behind him in the crowd and touched his cloak, because she thought, ‘If I just touch his clothes, I will be healed.’” Mark 5:27-28 (NIV)

06/18/2026

Have you ever thought, “I can’t keep doing this, something has to change?” Or even, “I love this person, but trying to hold this all together is starting to feel impossible?”

Sometimes we think we're just caring well… until it starts costing us our peace.

Lysa TerKeurst struggled through these questions and more for years. She understands the exhausting exhaustion of overthinking and wanting to figure it all out on a deeply personal level.

But that’s exactly why she wrote her new book, “Making Peace with What I Can’t Control.”

Her hope and prayer is that she can be the friend who comes alongside you to show you how to take the weight of the world off your shoulders and hand it back to God.

Preorder your copy today and get immediate access to the first three chapters here: https://www.p31bookstore.com/products/making-peace-with-what-i-can-t-control?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=p31-post&utm_campaign=MPWWICC

06/18/2026

When I was growing up, my family attended a small Indian church in Dallas, Texas. The weekly prayer meetings and worship services were mostly in my parents’ native tongue, Malayalam.

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“I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts.” Exodus 31:3 (NLT)

06/17/2026

Do you ever feel like you are constantly battling feelings of inadequacy, whether it be in your calling, your parenting, or your daily life?

When we feel like we aren't enough, our instinct is to turn inward. We start overanalyzing our flaws, magnifying our mistakes, and trying to fix the problem by obsessing over how we measure up.

Friend, we understand it's easy to try to combat feelings of inadequacy and insecurity by focusing entirely on ourselves. But the truth is, when we make things about us that were never meant to be about us, we carry a weight we weren't designed to bear.

Instead of looking inward to find our confidence, we have to learn to shift our focus away from our limitations and back onto God’s absolute ability. The moment we stop putting all the pressure on ourselves, the heavy burdens start to lift. We don’t have to be perfect, because we serve a Savior who is.

If you are ready to stop turning your daily life into a heavy test of your worth and instead learn how to live fully free in Christ, this episode is for you! You will walk away with practical ways to silence your insecurity and reposition your eyes back on Jesus.

Join Kaley, Cailah, and special guest Dr. Sharon Hodde Miller on the latest episode of The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast.

You can listen to this conversation here: https://proverbs31.io/4uANjNz