Psalm 37: 27-29

"Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever.  For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; the offspring of the wicked will perish.  The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.”

We are commanded by God to do good here on earth.  If we fail to do good and operate with the right heart, there will be consequences.  The Lord loves those who do right and He will never leave or forsake them. There will be times the righteous may feel overlooked, used, weary, unloved but God loves them. He sees all they do and will reward them accordingly whether here on earth or in heaven.  We must be willing to walk the walk even when there is no acknowledgement or recognition as we do it unto God and not man.

Psalm 34: 17 - 20 (NIV)

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.   The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.  The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.”

When we face challenges and feel disheartened with life we must console ourselves with the fact that God hears our cries and sees our tears. He knows the pain that we endure and the disappointment we feel when life goes in a different direction than expected. When we move away from God due to the pain we are experiencing, He would like to remain close to us. To wipe our tears and provide us with the comfort and love we need.

Proverbs 11: 14 – NKJV

"Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety."

Proverbs 24: 6

"For by wise counsel you will wage your own war, And in a multitude of counsellors there is safety.”

For believers in Christ, we are privileged to have the person of the Holy Spirit has our ultimate counsellor. This is an awesome gift we have that sets us apart from those who have not surrendered their lives to Jesus as Lord and Saviour.

John 16: 32-33 (NIV)

“A time is coming and in fact has come when you will be scattered, each to your own home. You will leave me all alone. Yet I am not alone, for my Father is with me. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

In this scripture Jesus is preparing his disciples for his departure from the world. He tells them the challenges will come as he knew the wicked world we live in; that they would face trials and tribulations.  In the midst of our troubles and many of us can testify to having them, God is with us. He is our comforter even when we feel alone, misunderstood and confused. When we do not have the solutions we know we have God.  When we are unsure which way to go we know we can call out to God and declare we are helpless and need him.

Proverbs 4: 20-27 (NIV)

"My son, pay attention to what I say;  turn your ear to my words.  Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart;
for they are life to those who find them
 and health to one’s whole body.  Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you.Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all  your way.  Do not turn to the right or the left;keep your foot from evil."

Being Christians we must regularly read the Bible for guidance on how to live our lives. It is our responsibility to prioritise time within our sometimes busy schedule. It is impossible to walk in fruitfulness and righteousness when we do not live by God's standards.  We can only do so if we know what God expects of us. The Word of God brings healing, understanding, knowledge, wisdom and comfort. The Word fills us anew and keeps us on the correct path.