We Live By Faith And Not By Sight

 Good is contrasted with evil, right with wrong, wisdom with foolishness, righteousness with folly, - and the benefits of a righteous lifestyle are often placed alongside the disadvantages of a wicked way of living.
 In this verse, we are reminded that: "When there is no guidance the people fall - however, in abundance of counsellors there is victory." The truth in this statement is not only evident in the leadership and statesmanship of entire nations and grand corporations, but can also be witnessed within the home and family.
 As Christians, We Live By Faith And Not By Sight, and often we are faced with decisions or choices which may have a significant impact on our future life and witness. And this little proverb is an important reminder to seek godly counsel when we are undecided or facing a challenge, contemplating a change, or required to make an adjustment in our life's circumstances.
 God often uses seasoned believers to offer advice, and many times we discover that it is out of the mouth of multiple witnesses, that we receive godly wisdom in our life-choices.
For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.

Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the wise counsel of Christian brothers and sisters that You have placed in our lives, to give us godly guidance and wise instruction. May we be willing to listen to their advice and we pray that You would confirm the guidance we receive in Your Word and through Your Holy Spirit. Use us, we pray, to offer wise advice to others, and to be ready and willing to respond to Your leading and guiding in every area of our lives. This we ask in Jesus' name, AMEN.