Prayer based on Proverbs 17:1. Themes: Contentment, Peace, Hospitality

Dear Lord, help me to appreciate the simple things in life and find contentment in them. May I value peace and harmony above material possessions and worldly pleasures. Grant me the wisdom to avoid situations that may lead to conflict and strife, and instead seek out moments of stillness and tranquility. Thank you for your constant provision and blessings in my life. Amen.

Verse: Better is a dry morsel with quietness, than a house full of feasting with strife.
Proverbs 17:1

This is a Command. The verse is advising the reader to choose a simple and peaceful life with little food over a luxurious life filled with conflict and tension.

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