Psalm 32:8-9

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you (who are willing to learn) with My eye upon you. Do not be like the horse or like the mule which has no understanding, whose trapping includes bridle and rein to hold them in check, otherwise they will not come near to you.  

Our lives are not insignificant when the God of all offers to instruct us how we should go. We are important to God, and our lives have value and substance. We must be willing to learn and lay down any pride, fear, and doubt toward God. It is our choice to be led by God and our intention to learn.

Psalm 32:5

I acknowledge my sin to You, and I did not hide my wickedness; I said, “I will confess (all)

my transgressions to the Lord”; and You forgave the guilt of my sin.

We will make mistakes! Confess the sin get out of the ditch, and resume the walk with God. Change the thinking, friends, and environment but change whatever must be removed to avoid repeating the sin. God will help when we ask for help.

Psalm 28:7

The Lord is my strength and my (impenetrable) shield; my heart trusts (with unwavering confidence) in Him, and I am helped; therefore my heart greatly rejoices, and with my song I shall thank Him and praise Him. 

With practice and commitment to studying God’s Word, we will boldly proclaim our trust in the Word of God. The Faith that grows and trusts in God with an unwavering heart. Faith doesn’t worry about what it can’t control because it already understands God is all-powerful.  

Ecclesiastes 11:4

He who watches the wind (waiting for all conditions to be perfect) will not sow (seed), and he who looks at the clouds will not reap (a harvest). 

When it comes to God’s leading, we are to react in Faith. Our minds will devise why we cannot when God says we can. Reasoning and fear will be a downfall, and we will miss out on blessings from God. Faith is now, and God’s promises require Faith to be achieved.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and his life (seemingly) is prolonged (in spite of his wickedness), still I know that it will be well with those who (reverently) fear God, who fear and worship Him openly (realizing His omnipresence and His power).

When wickedness increases, our focus should be on the promises of God. Our salvation will lead us to eternity with God surrounded by His love. The sinner may profit for a time, but unfortunately, their days will end in torment. We are not with God for momentary gain but for the long-term relationship in Heaven.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Do not allow your speech to cause you to sin, and do not say before the messenger (priest) of God that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry because of your voice (words) and destroy the work of your hands.

If you vow to God, do not delay paying it. We cannot bribe God to get Him to work on our behalf, and we are to honor our commitments. We don’t want to sin and tell God we have made a mistake. God knows the workings of our hearts, and we are to honor Him.

Proverbs 13:1

A wise son heeds and accepts (and is the result of) his father’s discipline and instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to the reprimand and does not learn from his errors.

Sometimes pride, offense, or making decisions by feelings will cause a person not to want to listen to sound wisdom. If the same problems keep occurring, it may be time to examine our hearts and turn to the knowledge of God. We are to learn from our errors and not repeat mistakes.

Proverbs 8:5

O you naïve or inexperienced (who are easily misled), understand prudence and seek astute common sense; and, O you (closed-minded, self-confident) fools, understand wisdom (seek the insight and self-discipline that leads to godly living). 

Life is about making the best possible choices! Our choices are not based on feelings because feelings change. The best life choices come from God’s guidance through Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Bible. When we set our egos aside and see the truth and wisdom from God, we will find the answers we need. 

Proverbs 4:5

Get (skillful and godly) wisdom! Acquire understanding (actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation)! Do not forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.  

Wisdom given to us by God enables us to see clearly in any situation. Barriers, pitfalls, and wrong choices are easily avoided when we seek God and His answers to a problem. Peace will follow when we hear our answer and know the direction we are guided to. 

Proverbs 3:1

My Son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of life (worth living) and tranquility and prosperity they will add to you. 

What we keep our focus on is what has our attention. When we meditate on the Word, we keep our attention and focus on the direction of God. The direction enables us to keep on track and move forward with God without getting sidetracked by dead ends. It also helps us tune out the negative voices of the world.