1 Corinthians 13:7

Love bears all things (regardless of what comes), believes all things (looking for the best in each one), hopes all things (remaining steadfast during difficult times), endures all things (without weakening).

We choose our attitude minute by minute and day by day. When we choose Love instead of anger, a test will come our way. If we remain determined to stay in love, a barrier is established. The wave may come, but love blocks any flow of distress reaching our hearts. With love as our guide, we can endure all things and keep our peace. 

1 Corinthians 13:5

It is not rude; it is not self-seeking; it is not provoked (nor overly sensitive and easily angered); it does not take into account a wrong endured.

With Love, we have learned how to operate in the peace and protection taught by God in the Bible. A person who has love firmly established in their hearts understands that everyone is flawed. We are all working through our imperfections and will not let the actions of others disturb our peace. 

1 Corinthians 13:3

If I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it does me no good at all.

If we are struggling to receive healing, financial help, or have our prayers answered, and we know we are in faith, then we need to examine our love walk. Love is key. We need to check our hearts for any unforgiveness, anger, or resentment that will block God from working on our behalf. Jesus gave all in love for our sins, and He expects us to forgive others in the same manner.  

Psalm 103:13

Just as a father loves his children, so the Lord loves those who fear and worship Him (with awe-filled respect and deepest reverence).

God loves His children and has given us, through Jesus, every opportunity to succeed. When we respect God, we also show reverential fear (not in a bad way) because we are knowledgeable of the power of God. We give respect and honor to God because we love Him and cherish our relationship.

Proverbs 28:1

The wicked flee when no one pursues them, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

A righteous person knows where they stand with God and have confidence in the direction they are going. A person without knowledge of God doesn’t know what belongs to them. They don’t know the promises of God through salvation. It is vital to keep the promises of God in our hearts and our minds. It is impossible to get a person off course when they keep their minds focused on the map (Bible).

Jeremiah 33:3

Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you (and even show you) great and mighty things, which you do not know and understand and cannot distinguish.

As we seek a closer relationship with God through the Bible, prayer, praise, and worship, we will be rewarded with increased understanding. God will help us understand what we read in the Bible. He will guide us in our day-to-day lives. He will provide guidance that only God can give. Make it a point to draw closer to God, and He will come closer to us.

Jeremiah 33:6-7

Behold, I will bring to it health and healing, and I will heal them, and I will reveal to them an abundance of peace (prosperity, security, stability) and truth. I will restore the fortunes of Judah and the fortunes of Israel and will rebuild them as they were at first. 

God can make all grace abound towards His people. If we turn to God and make Him our priority in our thoughts, finances, decisions, and lives, we will see our lives change for the better. As we focus on God’s abilities and remove the doubt and fear of being alone, God will be able to produce healing, security, and stability in our lives. 

Philippians 4:8

Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worth of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s Word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there if anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things.

When we change our thinking and speaking, we change our life. If we place our circumstances before God and the Word, we will firmly stay in the circumstance. When we focus on God, the promise, and the Word, our circumstances will shift. We can’t keep repeating what the devil says and expect God to heal us, provide for lack, or move on our behalf. We have to say what God says in the Word and let God clear the path. 

2 Corinthians 10:5

We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ. 

How many thoughts are we supposed to capture? It says every thought is to be taken captive that doesn’t line up with the Word of God. We are not to accept every thought that comes into our heads. We also need to realize that the enemy will put thoughts (fiery darts) out there, hoping we will take them as ours. Don’t accept!

Romans 11:33-34

Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgements and decisions and how unfathomable and untraceable are His ways. For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been His counselor?

The God who created this world is more than enough to fulfill every need that we have. We think too small when it comes to God, and we believe on our terms in our natural world. We need to read the Bible and understand the power of God in His world. Once we learn to trust God and His strength and power, our worlds here will be transformed.