For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.

For day and night your hand was heavy upon me;

My strength was dried up as by the heat of summer” (Psalm 32:3-4)

“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13

One of the amazing things about God’s grace is how His “no” comes with so many blessings.

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. Proverbs 14:12

Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before the fall. (Proverbs 16:18). 

And the Lord said to Samuel, “Obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them. 1 Samuel 8:17

You do not have to be an all-pro counselor like Ben Hayes to understand that communication is key to any relationship. Some people like myself talk all the time but communicate very little or at least feel like it. Some people speak very little and when they do it is loud and clear what they mean.

“As much as is within you, live at peace with all men” Romans 12:18

“but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,” 1 Peter 3:15 ESV