We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9, NLT
Promises
the importance of justice
Evil men don’t understand the importance of justice, but those who follow the Lord are much concerned about it. Proverbs 28:5, TLB
patience
…when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don’t try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom, then you will be ready for anything, strong in character, full and complete. James 1:3-4, TLB
a person
Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised. Proverbs 27:21, NLT
the heart
As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. Proverbs 27:19, NLT
I long for you, O God
As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. Psalm 42:1, NLT