Contributor: Isekhua Evborokhai

DAY 15 - CHAPTER 15
Verse: 1
“Respond gently when you are confronted and you’ll defuse the rage of another. Responding with sharp, cutting words will only make it worse. Don’t you know that being angry can ruin the testimony of even the wisest of men?” TPT

Revelation
Ungodly anger is not your friend. It can mess up everything

Application
Ungodly anger always prompts retaliation and seeks revenge
“I will respond with words that will hurt him/her too” it says
Wisdom teaches us here that if we respond gently when we are confronted, we defuse the rage and tension in the air and de-escalate the situation. To do otherwise is to risk ruining your testimony as it can ruin that of even the wisest of men

Prayer: Lord Jesus help me to develop a calm disposition; not to be hasty, harsh or rash

DAY 16 - CHAPTER 16
Verse: 20
“One skilled in business discovers prosperity, but the one who trusts in God is blessed beyond belief!” TPT

Revelation
Skill and Trust in God supersedes skill only!

Application
As Christians we have a huge advantage that we many times, fail to cash out on.
Here we see that being skillful in business leads to prosperity. So, we must be skillful in business. However, to be blessed beyond belief we must not trust in our skills but in God!
Prayer: Lord Jesus please help me not to trust in my abilities and wisdom but in you in all of my endeavours this year."

DAY 17 - CHAPTER 17
Verse 27
Can you bridle your tongue when your heart is under pressure? That’s how you show that you are wise. An understanding heart keeps you cool, calm, and collected, no matter what you’re facing. TPT

Revelation
Being able to control your tongue is the true test for wisdom.

Application
A heart of understanding keeps you unruffled; especially when provoked. Understanding that whenever we respond to provocation in the flesh that human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires will keep us cool, calm and collected
Verse 14 says: It is hard to stop a quarrel once it starts, so don’t let it begin.

Prayer: Grant me the grace to know when indeed is the right time to speak and the right time to be silent

DAY 18 - CHAPTER 18
Verses: 14
“A healthy spirit conquers adversity, but what can you do when the spirit is crushed? MSG

Revelation
Keep your spirit healthy and live an all-round healthy life!

Application
The ultimate aim of the enemy is to crush our spirits. He does this indirectly by targeting our bodies and minds. Just like he targeted Job, he drives through his attack from one adversity to the other, so that people lose their will to survive (at that point, their spirits are crushed)
TPT says: “The will to live sustains you when you're sick, but depression crushes courage and leaves you unable to cope.”

Prayer: Lord Jesus grant me the grace to continually feed and strengthen my spirit by your Word and fellowship; so that my spirit will be able to withstand the pressures of life and attack of the enemy.