Dealing with life’s challenges 12

 “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” Proverbs 15:1 KJV

Some life challenges are created by foolish actions, careless decisions, and unguarded words. Foolish actions bring weariness, while foolish talk creates an unnecessary atmosphere of pain, offence, and conflict. Many battles people face are not caused directly by the devil, but by words spoken without wisdom and actions taken without divine counsel. The most foolish thing anyone can do is to reject God’s love in Christ Jesus and resist God’s will for their life. Rejecting Christ leads to eternal destruction, while rejecting God’s will opens the door to unnecessary struggles. The Scripture says, “The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city” (Ecclesiastes 10:15). When a person lacks wisdom, even simple journeys become difficult.

Saul lost a glorious destiny because he acted foolishly and disobeyed God’s command. Samuel said to him, “Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the Lord thy God” (1 Samuel 13:13). Nabal also brought trouble upon himself through foolish speech and behaviour toward David’s servants. If not for Abigail’s wisdom, his entire household would have been destroyed (1 Samuel 25:25). Folly invites trouble, but wisdom preserves life. The antidote to folly is right knowledge, godly understanding, and obedient application. Therefore, choose your words carefully, seek divine wisdom, and act according to God’s will. May folly be far from you in Jesus’ name.

Prophetic Word: I declare that the spirit of foolishness shall not rule over your life. God will fill your heart with wisdom, order your steps, and guide your tongue. Every problem caused by ignorance, carelessness, or wrong decisions shall be corrected by divine wisdom. In Jesus’ name.

Prayer: My Father and my God, give me wisdom to deal wisely in all affairs of life. Help me to speak with grace, act with understanding, and obey Your will at all times. Deliver me from foolish decisions and careless words. Let wisdom preserve my destiny. In Jesus’ name. Amen.