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Trusting His Word as guidance for our actions will take us far. On those occasions we knowingly followed our flesh and things got messy, we need to repent and get back on our feet. And in those times we simply missed the leading of the Lord, we can rest in knowing that He sees our hearts, and always knows when our intentions are pure.

Because of the potential every conversation has to be amazing or completely destructive, learning how to communicate is of the utmost importance. The Bible is full of instruction for learning how to communicate. Allowing the Word to instruct us in this area can save many hurt feelings and unnecessary heartache.

There is so much to be learned from the lives of little ones. A baby’s first introduction into the world is one filled with a dependence on those around them that can take care of their every need. As they grow and develop some independence, it will still be many years that we see beautiful character traits that we yearn to have for ourselves. When we look back on our own lives, we might remember the times when we carried the same traits. One trait in particular is pure and genuine love for others.

As human beings, we do our best to live comfortably. We enjoy a life of ease. We wouldn’t choose to walk through any difficult period of time if the choice was ours. But, the choice isn’t always ours. When another difficult season comes into our lives, we must continue to trust in the plan of God, and that He is moving in our lives. Even in the trial. Many times we learn great lessons and grow during those dark seasons in ways that we don’t in the good times. Lessons of faith, trust, reliance on God and more help our spiritual growth when life is out of control.

The younger years are pliable years. We can take advantage of these years to help our children grow into exactly where the Lord is calling them to be. The time will come for the younger generation to labor in the harvest. Those of us laboring now can take part in nurturing those coming on. May the Lord bless us with strong and healthy laborers because of our efforts. May He give us wisdom and understanding as we pour our hearts into our children. And someday, we will be blessed to reap the blessing of seeing them shine in the role that God has for them, because we took the time to sow.

When His ideas of beauty are applied to our lives, we are meant to keep them throughout our lives. God’s desires are not trendy, and his methods and techniques for beauty have not changed. His ways work, and they last. There are none so beautiful as those who pursue beauty according to the Word of God.

Patience is a character trait we wish God would simply hand to us. It is much desired rather than needing to go through the process of developing it. It involves endurance through difficult times, trusting God when it isn’t easy, and keeping a good spirit through the frustration of waiting.

While it may sound like no great thing, prayer offers much more than what we may first assume. How blessed we will be to discover the depths of prayer. This very thing will transform our lives!

The far-reaching effects of encouragement have no limits. As for verbal support, words carry an enormous amount of power. As Proverbs 18:21 tells us, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.” With this knowledge, let us weigh our words carefully, and administer them wisely. Someone in our friendship circles may become the next doctor with the cure for cancer. Or a friend could be lifted from the deep despair of depression. Both can be from our own words of encouragement. “I believe in you!” or “I know you can do it!” may be the very words someone needs to hear to re-direct their future, changing what is to come from what would have been.