God gives us the best gifts.
Read: Luke 11:13
If you, then, being evil [that is, sinful by nature], know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask and continue to ask Him!”
Learn to use this powerful weapon God has given you.
Read: John 14:15-17
“If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments.
16 And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another [a]Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of Truth, whom the world cannot receive [and take to its heart] because it does not see Him or know Him, but you know Him because He (the Holy Spirit) remains with you continually and will be in you.
Don’t waste your time correcting a fool.
Read: Proverbs 16:22
Understanding (spiritual insight) is a [refreshing and boundless] wellspring of life to those who have it,
But to give instruction and correction to fools is foolishness.
Superficial rituals will get you nothing. Fear of the Lord will cause you to avoid evil.
Read: Proverbs 16:6
By mercy and lovingkindness and truth [not superficial ritual] wickedness is cleansed from the heart,
And by the fear of the Lord one avoids evil.
The one who is speaking wisely is hearing from God.
Read: Proverbs 16:1
The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man,
But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Always speak the truth and you’ll be loved for it.
Read: Proverbs 16:13
Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
Proud and arrogant people are disgusting. They will not be excused.
Read: Proverbs 16:5
Everyone who is proud and arrogant in heart is disgusting and exceedingly offensive to the Lord;
Be assured he will not go unpunished.
When you respond to God’s will and guidance, all of your plans will succeed.
Read: Proverbs 16:3
Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and he will establish your plans.
When you trust God with everything he takes care of everything including your enemies.
Read: Proverbs 16:7
When the Lord takes pleasure in anyone’s way,
he causes their enemies to make peace with them.
Right now, stop everything and pray. Not just for everyone but pray for yourself and your situation too! God understands and is waiting to hear from you!
Read: Philippians 4:6-7
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.