Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
Proverbs 11:12 A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work
Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the starry host one by one and calls forth each of them by name. Because of his great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.
Romans 12:18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Galatians 5:25 Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
May you be willing to hear the Lord as He speaks to your heart, desiring to cleanse you of thoughts, habits, reflexes, responses, beliefs, preferences, actions, desires, tastes, that hinder your walk with Him and hold you back from humble obedience and the joy of His presence in your life, for He will speak as softly as you let Him, but He is willing to speak as loudly as you require of Him. Ezekiel 24
May you recall that the Lord has already given what is most dear to Him, His Son, because of His love for you, so be assured that He will not withhold any other actions which you may require Him to take, that your vision would not be blinded to, nor your heart unable to perceive, His call for you to draw near to Him, to love mercy and to do justly and to walk humbly before Him, the Sovereign Lord. Ezekiel 24
May you not rejoice or turn away when sorrow or misfortune befalls others, for God's love is as strong for them as it is for you, and He will strengthen and protect you as you offer comfort and encouragement to them as He directs you. Ezekiel 25
May you respond without judgment or prejudice when God deals with someone by pulling down their strongholds and removing their defenses, leaving them open and vulnerable to all who pass by, for if you have not been disassembled for repair upon God's workbench, your time will come and you will need others to support and encourage you without trying to fix or explain what has happened. Ezekiel 26
My child, think it not strange when I set you in “time out” and take away your toys, isolating you from playing with others in their games. Distractions cause you to forget to be kind and fail to share, but time spent without stimulation, without eye candy, without voices in your ears and your thoughts telling you what to feel and numbing your heart to My whispers will allow you to once again focus on My love for you.
My desire is to give you good gifts that will endure in eternity and restore your perspective, enabling you to choose life, rather than merely good or bad. I know the pain you feel, the shame and sorrow that is yours for a moment as your view of yourself is re-adjusted and your understanding of your identity in Me is realigned to My will; it is only your pride you feel – release it, and know My pride in you.
Draw close to Me and know My joy over you. Hear My Word, letting it sink into your heart, and know My life in you. Walk with Me and know My will for you.
May you receive God's gift of faith, allowing you to be sure of what you hope for and be certain of what you do not see, for this is how you understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what is visible, and without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. Hebrews 11
May you accept that you are an alien and a stranger on earth, a pilgrim and sojourner passing through, not belonging or fitting in, for you are looking for a country of your own, not the one you are coming out of, but longing for a better country – a heavenly one; therefore, God is not ashamed to be called your God, for He has prepared a city for you. Hebrews 11
May you rejoice in the Lord, Who is seated on His throne, ruling in authority, acting through His people, performing His deeds through the prayers of His people and the obedience of His ministers, both in the earth and in the heavens, though still surrounded by His enemies, yet daily giving you His victory. Psalm 110
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