Proverbs 4:5

Get (skillful and godly) wisdom! Acquire understanding (actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation)! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not turn away from her (Wisdom) and she will guard and protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.  

No matter our age, there are still more things we can learn from God. Our daily lives are filled with complications that we can avoid with the wisdom of God. The Holy Spirit will speak to us and be our guide if we trust that inner voice. When we keep the word of God before our eyes, we build the relationship and our ability to hear from God.

Proverbs 22:17

Listen carefully and hear the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge; for it will be pleasant if you keep them in mind (incorporating them as guiding principles); Let them be ready on your lips (to guide and strengthen yourself and others).

God recommended that Joshua continually meditate on the Book of the Law to gain wisdom and have success. Paul recommends we renew our minds with the word for our success. Our job is to listen carefully to the wise and apply it to our lives. Wisdom is key to overcoming here on this earth, and God guides us with the bible. 

Proverbs 16:3

Commit your works to the Lord (submit and trust them to Him), and your plans will succeed (if you respond to His will and guidance).

God knows the beginning from the end and can clear a path that we may not even see exists. Our trust is crucial, not trying to figure out how God works. When faith is working, faith doesn’t worry about how God performs the miracle. Our goal is not to limit God and learn to lean into Him for our needs.

Psalm 4:3

But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself (and dealt wonderfully with) the godly man (the one of honorable character and moral courage-the one who does right). 

In the bible, the person who walks upright before the Lord receives a reward. The godly man’s relationship allows God to move in the person’s life and guidance to come to that person. There is an open door of communication between God and the upright, and God desires to fellowship with His people.  

Mark 11:25-26

Whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him (drop the issue, let it go), so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions and wrongdoings (against Him and others). (But if you do not forgive, neither will the Father in heaven forgive your transgressions).

Unforgiveness can be a roadblock to getting our prayers answered and stop us from living in peace. Unforgiveness is like the pebble that we need to shake out of a shoe. The pebble is a constant irritant that only we can remove, and we can’t move freely and live in peace in life until we do.

Mark 2:17

When Jesus heard this, He said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need of a physician, but (only) those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners (who recognize their sin and humbly seek forgiveness).”

Someone who isn’t saved and has never learned about God, the Bible, or Jesus will not see their error. That is why the church and its people are such an essential representation of God. When we emulate Jesus on earth, people will be drawn to us and want to know what we believe.  

Matthew 12:34-35

You brood of vipers, how can you speak good things when you are evil? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart. The good man, from (inner) good treasure, brings out good things; and the evil man, from (his inner) evil treasure, brings out evil things. 

If we fill our hearts with the word and the goodness of God, we will speak good things. If we dwell on negativity and offense and are critical of others, our speech will reflect our hearts. Our hearts are apparent to others by the words we speak. We protect our hearts by our relationship with the word and guidance of the Holy Spirit. 

Matthew 24:44-45

Therefore, you must also be ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect it. Who then is the faithful and wise servant whom his master has put in charge of his household to give the others their food and supplies at a proper time? 

No matter what it looks like in the world, we must keep steadfast with God. Jesus is coming back soon, and we must be unmovable and not get weary. God will sustain us as we continue strong in the Lord and His word faithfully working out our call. Keep the focus on God, and He will take care of the world.  

Matthew 10:22

And you will be hated by everyone because of (your association with) My name, but it is the one who has patiently preserved and endured to the end who will be saved.

As Christians, we are taught to love others and be kind, and we must be prepared not to be loved back. The Church and Christian people temper the spread of evil in the world. Our presence and influence are essential in government, community, and work. Don’t give up, and let your light shine.  

Matthew 7:8

For everyone who keeps on asking receives, and he who keeps on seeking finds, and to him who keeps on knocking, it will be opened.  

We can’t give up when it comes to the things of God and finding the answers to questions. Our faith knows that God is our answer and our guide. When we take the time to pray to God with a question, we must listen to God for the reply. God will show us the answer when we pray in faith and thanksgiving.