Two answered prayers to start and then more: what not to take to heart, and then the list kept pouring out

Ecclesiastes 7:21: "Also, do not take to heart every word that people say; otherwise, you may hear your servant calling down evil on you."

About not to internalize everything people say.

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And also, this more regarding quality personal study:

"I remember you while upon my bed; I meditate on you during the watches of the night." - Psalm 63:6

(What we learn through this is something we should take to heart.)

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Earlier in the week:

"Your lips drip sweetness as the honeycomb, my bride; milk and honey are under your tongue. The fragrance of your garments is like the fragrance of Lebanon." - Song of Solomon 4:9

     Speak like "milk and honey"; gently and sweetly. Carry yourself in a way that makes the air or atmosphere of the room better.

      The moment I read this, I really, really needed that reminder.

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Shared by two women who love me a lot, when I needed it:

"He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1 Peter 5:7

Answered prayer squared, between the two of them <3

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“No temptation has come upon you except what is common to men. But God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear, but along with the temptation he will also make the way out so that you may be able to endure it.”- 1 Corinthians 10:13

"My God sent his angel and shut the mouth of the lions, and they have not harmed me" - Daniel 6:22

These are some that came to mind as I tearfully reflected on an answered prayer at my darkest hour, that I will never forget and I will be eternally grateful for.

He sent love and care through my family, my friends, my dog, and even people who barely knew me, even when it felt there was no hope and no way out.

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The reassuring message my friend (one of the same from before re 1 Peter 5:7) sent me and my mom from her personal Bible reading: Based on Jeremiah 6:5,14,16 - Remember that there is nothing wrong with ‘ask’, ‘seek’, ‘hunt’ for help and assistance. We do not want to be like the people in Jeremiah’s day be naive seeking for peace where is no TRUE peace. The source is wrong itself but shift our focus onto something secure... You have done the right thing that you keep your eyes on the prize... knowing Jehovah’s heart is greater than yours and he is giving Jesus as our hope."

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