SEPTEMBER 1 – Choose Your Circle Wisely3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 22:24–25; 1 Chronicles 1–9//3-Year Bible Devotional Book (Year Two) Available on Amazon//________________________________________“Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.” — Proverbs 22:24–25 (ESV)“These are the generations of the heavens and the earth when they were created, in the day that the Lord God made the earth and the heavens, and every living thing of the earth and the birds of the air, and every creature that creeps on the ground.” — 1 Chronicles 1:1–2 (ESV)________________________________________Who you spend time with matters more than you might think. In Proverbs 22, God warns us about the influence of angry or negative people—habits, attitudes, and words rub off, whether we notice it or not. On the other hand, 1 Chronicles 1–9 reminds us that our identity is rooted in God’s bigger story and His faithfulness across generations. When we choose friends and mentors who honor God, we protect our hearts and strengthen our character.Friendships aren’t just about having fun; they shape how you think, act, and respond to life. Choosing friends who encourage faith, kindness, and self-control helps you grow into the person God created you to be. Likewise, learning from God’s story in the Bible reminds us that we are part of something bigger—His plan, His family, and His legacy.________________________________________THINK ABOUT IT1. Friendship Check: Are your closest friends lifting you up or pulling you into negative patterns (Proverbs 22:24–25)?2. Identity in God: How does knowing that you are part of God’s bigger story (1 Chronicles 1–9) help you make wiser choices in relationships?3. Positive Influence: What are some practical ways you can encourage your friends to stay on a path that honors God?________________________________________BOTTOM LINEThe people you spend time with shape your character, so choose friends who reflect God’s love and align with His story for your life.________________________________________PRAYERHeavenly Father, thank You for creating me and giving me a place in Your story. Help me to choose friends who encourage me to honor You and grow in faith. Guard my heart from negative influences and teach me to reflect Your love in every relationship. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.