Grow in Goodness

Grow in Goodness reminds us that those who are wise are people of virtue – they walk in integrity – bearing the fruit of goodness.

Galatians 5:22-23 (AMP)But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Psalm 84:11 (CSB) For the Lord God is a sun and shield. The Lord grants favor and honor; he does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity.

Galatians 5:22-23 (TPT) But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

A Prophetic Nugget from “Daily Downloads from Heaven” by Meghan Williams is connected to this. It’s called “The Great I AM.”

Psalm 84:11 (TPT) For the Lord God is brighter than the brilliance of a sunrise! Wrapping himself around me like a shield, he is so generous with his gifts of grace and glory. Those who walk along his paths with integrity will never lack one thing they need, for he provides it all!

Beloved, My glory fills the heavens and the earth, what can stand against Me? I AM your protector – the lifter of your head – nothing will I withhold from those who love Me and walk in accordance with My word. I give grace to the humble, joy to the weary, and rest to the heavy-laden. Find your strength in Me.

Look to Me. I AM where your help comes from. I breathe life into dry bones and bring the waters of refreshing by My Spirit. Nothing is too hard for Me. I AM the great I AM. Find your strength in Me. I AM the great I AM. Find safety in My wings.

Psalm 84:11 (NOG) Yahweh Elohim is a sun and Magen. Yahweh grants favor and honor. He does not hold back any blessing from those who live innocently.

Psalm 84:11 (AMP) For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord bestows grace and favor and honor; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.

The “INTEGRITY” card from D4Yart Deck 3 is connected to this. The card is based on the “Behold He Comes” Dyed4you Art piece, and it reads, “Choose to be a person of integrity, for your character speaks to the essence of who you are, and you get to choose what yours says about you: who are you when no one is looking. Will you be trustworthy or unreliable? Will you be honorable? It’s your choice. Refuse to be cornered into compromising who you are, and instead walk firmly and allow nothing to take that away.”

A word called “Listen for My Spirit of Counsel” from Elisa Eaton of Waiting in the Wings is connected to this.

Isaiah 11:2 (VOICE) And on this child from David’s line, the Spirit of the Eternal One will alight and rest. By the Spirit of wisdom and discernment He will shine like the dew. By the Spirit of counsel and strength He will judge fairly and act courageously. By the Spirit of knowledge and reverence of the Eternal One,

Beloved, victory is always in your hands because I am always with you. As a carrier of My presence, I have sent you into this world to accomplish My kingdom purposes. And those whom I send, I abundantly equip that they may succeed.

I have imparted My Spirit of Counsel to you. Just as a king would seek wise advice before waging war, I encourage you to make every effort to seek My voice in the moments you need strategy. My Spirit of Counsel is gentle and supportive, like the presence of a trusted friend. Just as you would not have an important conversation in the midst of a crowd, so you will need to draw aside into the secret place in order to draw upon My Spirit within you.

Remember, I do not expect you to walk out your commission alone. Indeed, I am here to support you. I have already ordained the provision you need for every stage of My plans for you. Therefore, lean upon Me. Walk with Me. We will accomplish much more together than you could ever do alone.

Proverbs 20:18 (ESV) Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.

1 Samuel 18:14 (AMPC) David acted wisely in all his ways and succeeded, and the Lord was with him.

Another Prophetic Nugget from “Daily Downloads from Heaven” by Meghan Williams is connected to this. It’s called “Rest in My Love.”

Psalm 84:11 (TPT) For the Lord God is brighter than the brilliance of a sunrise! Wrapping himself around me like a shield, he is so generous with his gifts of grace and glory. Those who walk along his paths with integrity will never lack one thing they need, for he provides it all!

Beloved, feel the warmth of My embrace and know you are safe. For I AM with you, and I watch over you to guard you. I keep you safe and hold you in times of trouble. I help you through any struggles. I AM faithful, and I AM enough.

Those who rest in Me have all they need. Keep your focus aligned with what is right, and trust me to guide your steps. As you yield, I will safely guide you. So walk in truth and integrity as you rest in My love.

Psalm 84:1-12 (TPT) God of Heaven’s Armies, you find so much beauty in your people! They’re like lovely sanctuaries of your presence. Deep within me are these lovesick longings, desires and daydreams of living in union with you. When I’m near you my heart and my soul will sing and worship with my joyful songs of you, my true source and spring of life! O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, my King and my God, even the sparrows and swallows are welcome to build a nest among your altars for the birds to raise their young. What pleasure fills those who live every day in your temple, enjoying you as they worship in your presence! Pause in his presence How enriched are they who find their strength in the Lord; within their hearts are the highways of holiness! Even when their paths wind through the dark valley of tears, they dig deep to find a pleasant pool where others find only pain. He gives to them a brook of blessing filled from the rain of an outpouring. They grow stronger and stronger with every step forward, and the God of all gods will appear before them in Zion. Hear my cry, O God of Heaven’s Armies! God of Jacob, listen to my loving prayer. Pause in his presence God, your wrap-around presence is our defense. In your kindness look upon the faces of your anointed ones. For just one day of intimacy with you is like a thousand days of joy rolled into one! I’d rather stand at the threshold in front of the Gate Beautiful, ready to go in and worship my God, than to live my life without you in the most beautiful palace of the wicked. For the Lord God is brighter than the brilliance of a sunrise! Wrapping himself around me like a shield, he is so generous with his gifts of grace and glory. Those who walk along his paths with integrity will never lack one thing they need, for he provides it all! O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, what euphoria fills those who forever trust in you!

This is several series of Prophetic Nuggets from “Daily Downloads from Heaven” by Meghan Williams that are connected by scripture / theme and were birthed over an 18 month period. It is a set of Prophetic Nuggets based on Proverbs 3 (the Wisdom chapter) separated into six parts and 29 downloads.

PART I is based on Proverbs 3:1-4 (VOICE) “My son, always remember what I have taught you; keep my instructions dear to your heart. If you do, they will be your guide to a long, healthy, prosperous life. Stay focused; do not lose sight of mercy and truth; engrave them on a pendant, and hang it around your neck; meditate on them so they are written upon your heart. In this way, you will win the favor of God and others, and they will think well of you.”

The first Prophetic Nugget is called “Learn and Implement.”

Proverbs 3:1 (VOICE) My son, always remember what I have taught you; keep my instructions dear to your heart.

Beloved, one who is wise seeks knowledge and understanding. They listen when they are taught. But they do not only listen, they also learn. And then they implement what they have learned. For of what use is the understanding of something that is never applied? That kind of knowledge puffs up. It is of no true value.

Listen, and learn well. Then as you seek to understand, be intentional to apply it to yourself. For My Spirit is fully able to lead you to truth in the perfect timing I have for you. So walk in wisdom, and apply it with understanding.

The second Prophetic Nugget is called “Act with Care and Wisdom.”

Proverbs 3:2 (VOICE) If you do, they will be your guide to a long, healthy, prosperous life.

Beloved, My Word sustains you, for it brings forth life. If you would walk in blessing, it is wise to choose that which brings forth blessing. For you cannot sow one type of seed and then expect to bring forth another type of harvest.

Be intentional to choose that which brings forth blessing, and to eschew things that which bring forth curses. For negative outcomes of bad choices are not a punishment from Me, they are simply consequences. So walk wisely. Act with care and wisdom that you might prosper and live a long and beautiful life.

The third Prophetic Nugget is called “Reflect My Love.”

Proverbs 3:3 (VOICE) Stay focused; do not lose sight of mercy and truth; engrave them on a pendant, and hang it around your neck; meditate on them so they are written upon your heart.

Beloved, the more you know, the easier it seems to be to slip into judgment. It is far too easy to think you know what is right and to assume you know best how another should act or what choices they should make.

I encourage you to be rich in mercy – to love one another, and be rich in compassion. Make that your focus rather than some self-congratulatory sense of “rightness” that feeds your pride. Cultivate mercy and be rich in understanding that you might reflect My love and live the true meaning of My Word.

The fourth Prophetic Nugget is called “A Person of Mercy and Compassion.”

Proverbs 3:4 (VOICE) In this way, you will win the favor of God and others, and they will think well of you.

Beloved, when you become known as a person of mercy and compassion, people are drawn to you. A person like that feels safe and trustworthy. A person like that reflects My love. Choose to be that kind of person.

As you seek to reflect Me, resist the urge to do so simply for the favor and blessing that accompany that kind of life. Rather do it because it’s the right thing to do. It’s right for mercy to triumph over judgment. It’s right for love to triumph over hate. So cloak yourself in character that mirrors Mine, and do so from a heart of love.

PART II is based on Proverbs 3:5-8 (VOICE) “Place your trust in the Eternal; rely on Him completely; never depend upon your own ideas and inventions. Give Him the credit for everything you accomplish, and He will smooth out and straighten the road that lies ahead. And don’t think you can decide on your own what is right and what is wrong. Respect the Eternal; turn and run from evil. If you depend on Him, your body and mind will be free from the strain of a sinful life, will experience healing and health, and will be strengthened at their core.”

The first Prophetic Nugget is called “Unshakable Foundation.”

Proverbs 3:5 (VOICE) Place your trust in the Eternal; rely on Him completely; never depend upon your own ideas and inventions.

Beloved, trusting Me creates an unshakable foundation. For I AM steadfast and secure, a stronghold never broken. So rest in Me completely, and yield to My ways. Trust in Me to lead you, for I will guide you in love. For I know how you are wired, and I know what is to come. I know how best to prepare you, and I know how best to support you. I know what is for the good, for I see everything.

Trust in Me to lead you, and yield your ways to Me. When you choose My plans over those of your own, you choose in fact the surest path. For I remain the same always, and My love for you will never fade. So yield and rest wholeheartedly, and trust that I will lead you well.

The second Prophetic Nugget is called “Honor to You {Moments with God}.”

Proverbs 3:6 (VOICE) Give Him the credit for everything you accomplish, and He will smooth out and straighten the road that lies ahead.

{Speaking to God} Lord, I give praise to You for every success – for every failure too. Because perceived win or loss matters not, it’s the success of the lessons I’m to learn that matters most to You. I can release any tendency towards perfectionism, for in the end it’s worth naught if I do everything “right” but miss the parts that are most important to You.

{Declaring} So I will yield to You fully, and put all honor in Your hands. For You are worthy of all praise. So to You be all the glory, for its Your hand that leads me. I entrust myself to You, and I rest in Your embrace.

The third Prophetic Nugget is called “Trust Me to Lead You Rightly.”

Proverbs 3:7 (VOICE) And don’t think you can decide on your own what is right and what is wrong. Respect the Eternal; turn and run from evil.

Beloved, human judgment is influenced by opinions and bias, which makes it faulty. Even those who attempt to be scrupulous can still err, despite honest and earnest efforts to be righteous. Because I AM the same yesterday, today, and forever, My thoughts stay true – day-by-day, year-by-year, generation-by-generation. So trust Me to be steadfast in truth.

My Word and My Spirit guide you, if you will let Me lead. I can steer you clear of evil – whether they be obvious sin or unseen ones of the heart. If you trust and respect Me, you know I do not make rules for their own sake. Rather everything has a purpose, and that purpose is good.

If you find you don’t understand My instructions, you know that you can trust me anyway – even when you don’t understand. So resist the urge to allow a “need to understand” to become an idol. Instead yield to Me and trust Me to lead, and to lead you rightly.

The fourth Prophetic Nugget is called “Yield to My Perfect Will.”

Proverbs 3:8 (VOICE) If you depend on Him, your body and mind will be free from the strain of a sinful life, will experience healing and health, and will be strengthened at their core.

Beloved, I do not instruct you to yield to Me and My ways from a desire to control you or strong arm you into doing what I want. I instruct you to yield because I see the path of greatest blessing. Sometimes that blessing comes from grace under challenge and sometimes from hardships avoided, but ultimately I see the best path.

I desire blessing for you. When you choose to surrender your will to Mine, you are demonstrating that you trust Me and believe My heart towards you is good. When you resist Me, you demonstrate fear and a lack of trust. Often those choices come from past woundings, so I extend grace even in those moments. However, the highest sense of right in any situation is to yield to My perfect will and trust Me to guide you through. So make the intentional decision to yield, and leave the rest to Me.

PART III is based on Proverbs 3:9-12 (VOICE) “Pay tribute to the Eternal in all of your affairs. Honor Him with the best of what you make. That way you will prosper to the fullest and have plenty of food to eat and wine to drink. My son, do not ignore the Eternal’s instruction or lose heart when He steps in to correct you; Because the Eternal proves His love by caring enough to discipline you, just as a father does his child, his pride and joy.”

The first Prophetic Nugget is called “Positioned to Receive {Moments with God}.”

Proverbs 3:9 (VOICE) Pay tribute to the Eternal in all of your affairs. Honor Him with the best of what you make.

{Speaking to God} I want to honor You with all that I have. It all comes from You anyway, so I owe all I have to You. But to give You my first and my best, seems like a small way to give thanks and honor for the abundance of love and grace You have for me. It also helps me resist the urge to be in fear that you’ll suddenly reject me and be mindful of my needs. So I choose to honor You first because You are worthy.

{He smiles as He replies} I receive your heartfelt offering, for I know you give it with joy. I receive the honor you’re bestowing on Me, and I value the trust you place in Me. You are My beloved, and I love to lavish you with goodness, so I love that you are intentional to keep your heart rightly positioned to receive.

The second Prophetic Nugget is called “Positioned for Blessing.”

Proverbs 3:10 (VOICE) That way you will prosper to the fullest and have plenty of food to eat and wine to drink.

Beloved, I desire that you would prosper in every good thing. In making Me your focus, and in trusting your needs and desires to Me, you are positioned for blessing. For if your focus is on your earthly desires or on your sense of lack, it blocks the very blessing that you want and that I long to give you.

Be intentional to stay rooted in Me and in gratitude for all you’ve been given. Then trust that I will bring to you what you need when you need it and more besides. For I love to take care of My children, so yield your heart to Me.

The third Prophetic Nugget is called “Implement the Instructions.”

Proverbs 3:11 (VOICE) My son, do not ignore the Eternal’s instruction or lose heart when He steps in to correct you;

Beloved, be intentional to keep your heart tender, and be open to truth – even when it challenges you. For My Spirit is with you to guide and correct you, so be open to the flow. I’m never cruel to My children, nor do I do things to frustrate them. So in the moments you hear correction, know it comes from a heart of love.

Refuse to be like Adam and Eve who chose to hide themselves from Me – naked and ashamed – rather than face Me and allow Me to bring them back into alignment. Trust that when I give correction, it is for your good and because I love you too much to let you harm yourself wandering off track. So listen and receive, then implement the instructions you are given.

The fourth Prophetic Nugget is called “Be Contrite {Moments with God}.”

Proverbs 3:12 (VOICE) Because the Eternal proves His love by caring enough to discipline you, just as a father does his child, his pride and joy.

{From a heart of gratitude} Thank You, Papa God, for caring about me enough to correct me in love. You know my heart because you know me intimately, so You know just how to tell me things – even hard things. As long as my heart is open to correction, You always say the hard things in a way I can receive.

{Praying} May my heart be ever tender, and may my heart be ever true. May I listen intently to all You tell me I should do. For I know You aren’t controlling, nor do You act on whims. So if You’re bothering to tell me, it must be something I need. May I always be contrite, and may my heart be fixed on You.

PART IV is based on Proverbs 3:13-20 (VOICE) “How fortunate are those who discover Lady Wisdom and those who understand her ways! For her worth is greater than the most expensive prize you could win. Her profit is greater than the finest thing you could buy. No gem is more precious than she is— your most extravagant desire doesn’t come close to her. She holds the secret of a long life in one hand and riches and fame in her other hand. Her ways are pleasant; all of her pathways are peaceful. She is like a tree that produces a satisfied life for anyone who can wrap their arms around her; happiness waits for any who hold her tightly. It was by wisdom that the Eternal fashioned the earth and by understanding that He designed the heavens. Through His knowledge, the deep was divided into seas and sky, and the clouds understood when to let down the morning dew.”

The first Prophetic Nugget is called “Immeasurable Value.”

Proverbs 3:13 (VOICE) How fortunate are those who discover Lady Wisdom and those who understand her ways!

Beloved, to know and walk in wisdom is a treasure of immeasurable value. For those who walk in her ways are blessed at every turn. They hold the keys to abundant life, so they will ever prosper. Even in hardships they find triumph.

Choose to pursue wisdom – to make her an intimate friend. For as you seek her as though she were the greatest of gems, you cannot help but find her, for I will show you her ways. So simply set your heart upon her and seek her as the most valiant of quests. For the treasures you’ll find within her heart, are blessings forevermore.

The second Prophetic Nugget is called “Value Wisdom.”

Proverbs 3:14 (VOICE) For her worth is greater than the most expensive prize you could win. Her profit is greater than the finest thing you could buy.

Beloved, that which you esteem as valuable and important, you will make time for. You will be persistent in its pursuit. You will cherish it when it is gained. You hold it dear and won’t take it lightly.

If you esteem wisdom, you value all it brings. You don’t careless dismiss it, or shrug it off when it’s spoken. You receive it. You hold it fast. You seek to understand it and determine what to do with it. For it is not enough to seek wisdom, you must value it as well.

The third Prophetic Nugget is called “Esteem Wisdom.”

Proverbs 3:15 (VOICE) No gem is more precious than she is— your most extravagant desire doesn’t come close to her.

Beloved, the earthly things you value pale in comparison to wisdom that comes from Me. For true wisdom brings freedom and hope, power and life, so resist the urge to marginalize it or treat it as something you can lightly choose not to embrace.

One who is wise embraces wisdom. Those who do not, cloak themselves in foolishness and bring ruin upon themselves. I desire that you choose wisdom because I understand the the negative consequences if you do not. And though I want you to choose well, the choice still belongs to you. So choose wisely, beloved.

The fourth Prophetic Nugget is called “Embrace Divine Wisdom.”

Proverbs 3:16 (VOICE) She holds the secret of a long life in one hand and riches and fame in her other hand.

Beloved, My ways are not your ways, nor My thoughts your thoughts. So what is true wisdom often challenges your personal feelings and understanding. It means foregoing your own sense of wisdom in favor of that which is divinely given.

When you yield to true wisdom it is life-giving and a blessing to all. It cannot always be made sense of, and yet the truth of its sweetness is demonstrated in its fruit. So embrace divine wisdom, and walk in the abundant blessings it brings.

The fifth Prophetic Nugget is called “The Better Path.”

Proverbs 3:17 (VOICE) Her ways are pleasant; all of her pathways are peaceful.

Beloved, the paths of wisdom are sweet – though not always easy, they’re always worth the effort. They bring contentment and peace even in hardship. They are clear, for each step is lit by Me.

As you walk in wisdom, you find peace because you lay down the burden of trying to be in control and judging what is right and wrong in your own eyes. Instead you yield to My judgment, which is perfect. So release control and choose the better path – the one of godly wisdom, which brings life.

The sixth Prophetic Nugget is called “Hold Tightly to Wisdom.”

Proverbs 3:18 (VOICE) She is like a tree that produces a satisfied life for anyone who can wrap their arms around her; happiness waits for any who hold her tightly.

Beloved, hold tightly to wisdom, for there will always be temptation to compromise. But to the one who refuses to be swayed is satisfaction and peace. For compromise makes false promises, but wisdom is firm and steadfast. Blessed are those who walk in its way.

Compromise often seems right in the moment – or perhaps like a small concession, but if a sailor is one degree off course from the onset, he will find himself far afield at the end. So host fast to what you know is right, for wisdom is its own reward.

The seventh Prophetic Nugget is called “Bring Forth Life.”

Proverbs 3:19 (VOICE) It was by wisdom that the Eternal fashioned the earth and by understanding that He designed the heavens.

Beloved, wisdom is intimately tied to creation. For inspiration without understanding of how to bring its manifestation comes to naught. So allow yourself to align with wisdom’s flow that you might create under My divine inspiration and bring forth blessing in the earth.

For the earth is Mine as is all that is in it. You are My creation and I empower you to operate in My flow. So may you move in conjunction with My Holy Spirit and may you create under My inspiration that you might bring life forth in all you do.

The eighth Prophetic Nugget is called “Move in Wisdom.”

Proverbs 3:20 (VOICE) Through His knowledge, the deep was divided into seas and sky, and the clouds understood when to let down the morning dew.

Beloved, wisdom that comes from Me helps you recognize the right timing. It instructs you when to act, and when to pause. It keeps you in My perfect timing that you might be aligned with My perfect plans.

The right word in the wrong season is the wrong word. And likewise the right action at the wrong time is the wrong action. You cannot arrive at your desired destination by making the correct turns miles too soon. So move in wisdom and stay in alignment with Me.

PART V is based on Proverbs 3:21-26 (VOICE) “My son, never lose sight of God’s wisdom and knowledge: make decisions out of true wisdom, guard your good sense, And they will be life to your soul and fine jewelry around your neck. Then each one of your steps will land securely on your life’s journey, and you will not trip or fall. Your mind will be clear, free from fear; when you lie down to rest, you will be refreshed by sweet sleep. Stay calm; there is no need to be afraid of a sudden disaster or to worry when calamity strikes the wicked, For the Eternal is always there to protect you. He will safeguard your each and every step.”

The first Prophetic Nugget is called “Keep Your Heart Fixed.”

Proverbs 3:21 (VOICE) My son, never lose sight of God’s wisdom and knowledge:

Beloved, keep your heart fixed upon My truth. Steadfastly meditate on My Word and listen for My voice. For I AM your compass, and I AM your true north. Without Me you make yourself vulnerable to deception, so grab hold and refuse to let go.

Resist the urge to stagnate in a place where you think you understand Me. For I embody the mysteries of the universe and My wisdom and understanding far surpass what you know and can conceive of. And yet, as you abide with Me and seek My face, I share liberally with you so be intentional to receive.

The second Prophetic Nugget is called “Trust Your Inner Wisdom.”

Proverbs 3:21 (VOICE) My son, never lose sight of God’s wisdom and knowledge: make decisions out of true wisdom, guard your good sense,

Beloved, you know Me, and you heed My voice, so trust your inner wisdom when it directs you – for it comes from Me. Refuse to be taken in by fancy words or evil schemes – though often they be framed in a way to make them seem right.

The ways of the wicked (or even the well-meaning who have chosen poorly) are known by their fruit, rather than their title. For a wolf in sheep’s clothing is still a wolf. This is not a call to judge, but simply to exercise your wisdom from me and make your choices accordingly trusting Me to lead others as well should their heart’s be open to hearing.

The third Prophetic Nugget is called “Wisdom’s Fruit is Evident.”

Proverbs 3:21-22 (VOICE) …make decisions out of true wisdom, guard your good sense, And they will be life to your soul and fine jewelry around your neck.

Beloved, when you walk in wisdom the fruit of it is plain for all to see. There’s no need to tout it or promote yourself to others, for I AM the one who lifts you up and makes you great.

So simply be your best self and keep your gaze fixed on me. In doing so you acknowledge the Source of your wisdom, and then in the days that other’s see it and give praise you will receive it with humility and not be tempted to puff up in pride for you know it is a gift from Me.

The fourth Prophetic Nugget is called “Wisdom Safeguards.”

Proverbs 3:21, 23-26 (VOICE) make decisions out of true wisdom…Then each one of your steps will land securely on your life’s journey, and you will not trip or fall. Your mind will be clear, free from fear; when you lie down to rest, you will be refreshed by sweet sleep. Stay calm; there is no need to be afraid of a sudden disaster or to worry when calamity strikes the wicked, For the Eternal is always there to protect you. He will safeguard your each and every step.

Beloved, walking in wisdom safeguards your steps. For as you live with clear conscience and are undergirded by unimpeachable integrity, you have nothing to fear. Everything that comes to you comes by My hand.

So rest assured that you are safe, and sleep the deep sleep of those with clear conscience. This doesn’t mean you won’t ever make mistakes, but rather that as you walk you are always seeking to align with the highest good – My perfect will, so when you find yourself out of step, you simply come back into alignment. So you rest securely in Me. That is wisdom and she holds you securely.

PART VI is based on Proverbs 3:27-35 (VOICE) “Do not withhold what is good from those who deserve it; if it is within your power to give it, do it. Do not send your neighbor away, saying, “Get back with me tomorrow. I can give it to you then,” when what he needs is already in your hand. Make no plans that could result in injury to your neighbor; after all, he should be more secure because he lives near you. Avoid fighting with anyone without good reason, especially when no one has hurt you; you have nothing to fight about. Do not envy someone who profits at the expense of others or copy any of his tyrannical ways, For crooked people are detestable to the Eternal, but those with integrity receive His counsel. His curse lingers over the wicked and their families, but He forever favors residence of those who do what is right. God treats the arrogant as they treat others, mocking the mockers, scorning the scornful, but He pours out His grace on the humble. In the end, the wise will receive honor, but fools will face humiliation.”

The first Prophetic Nugget is called “Vessel of Blessing.”

Proverbs 3:27 (VOICE) Do not withhold what is good from those who deserve it; if it is within your power to give it, do it.

Beloved, if it is in your power to bless, do so without hesitation. For if there is someone who is ripe to receive and you have an opportunity to be My hands, refuse to miss the opportunity, for you cannot help but be blessed in return.

Keep an eye out for opportunities to bless, and watch them multiply before you. Whether that be in gifts or words or simply a show of support, choose to be the good – be the vessel of blessing, simply because you can.

The second Prophetic Nugget is called “Be Unburdened.”

Proverbs 3:28 (VOICE) Do not send your neighbor away, saying, “Get back with me tomorrow. I can give it to you then,” when what he needs is already in your hand.

Beloved, resist the urge to withhold what is owed simply because you “can.” If it is within your power to do so, be unburdened by obligation that you might owe no man, but simply be a vessel of love.

For owing – even when you have the means to repay, leaves your focus divided. So instead, close the door by completing the transaction and moving wisely on. In doing so, you make room for your undivided attention to be on Me, which is the wisest choice.

The third Prophetic Nugget is called “Choose the High Road.”

Proverbs 3:29-30 (VOICE) Make no plans that could result in injury to your neighbor; after all, he should be more secure because he lives near you. Avoid fighting with anyone without good reason, especially when no one has hurt you; you have nothing to fight about.

Beloved, refuse to be drawn into petty arguments that are fruitless and divisive. You are My child, and therefore you reflect My character, which is love. So be full of that love, and allow it to overflow.

So choose the high road. There’s no need to defend your pride or your opinion – even your reputation, for all those can be safely trusted to My care. Rather focus on being a person known for your love, known for your grace – for in doing so, you best reflect Me.

The fourth Prophetic Nugget is called “Walk in My Favor.”

Proverbs 3:27-33 (VOICE) Do not envy someone who profits at the expense of others or copy any of his tyrannical ways, For crooked people are detestable to the Eternal, but those with integrity receive His counsel. His curse lingers over the wicked and their families, but He forever favors residence of those who do what is right.

Beloved, resist the urge to covet those who appear to flourish while walking in a way that is contrary to Me. There is no peace there. For without My blessing, even abundance can seem a curse. There is no greater blessing than alignment and oneness with Me.

So align your heart and see with true wisdom the hearts of men. Find peace in fellowship with Me, and flourish as you walk in My favor.

The fifth Prophetic Nugget is called “No Greater Blessing.”

Proverbs 3:34-35 (VOICE) God treats the arrogant as they treat others, mocking the mockers, scorning the scornful, but He pours out His grace on the humble. In the end, the wise will receive honor, but fools will face humiliation.

Beloved, I will not be mocked. As a man sows so he shall reap. So sow in humility, love, and wisdom; and reap an abundance of godly favor. There is no greater blessing, nor more peaceful way to live.

As you seek Me and My ways, I allow Myself to be found. As you ask for wisdom, I give it; for I AM Gelah Raz – the Revealer of Mysteries, and I love to share fellowship with My children.

A Meditation of the Word called “Minding Our Roots” from Elisa Eaton of Waiting in the Wings is connected to this.

A few years ago, I was reading an article about the human soul from a Jewish perspective, and I was struck by the following phrase, “The root of the soul is God.” These words resonated within me as truth, particularly in light of the creation account. The Word says that God formed man out of the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and man became a living being (Genesis 2:7). While the rest of creation was formed through God’s speech, God bestowed humanity with a little piece of Himself in order to bring us to life.

Yet to have a little piece of the Eternal One isn’t such a little thing when we really stop to think about it. Our humanity enshrouds a potent drop of the Divine. Meanwhile, the Holy Spirit maintains the connection between the human soul and God, enabling us to be extensions of Him in the earth. How amazing!

Although we cannot see our souls, it is much like the idea of a seed that is planted, sprouts roots, and steadily grows into a tree. A tree’s origins as a small seed can often seem like a distant memory. However, that seed is still a present reality in the life of the tree. The small seed contained all of the genetic information necessary to bring the full-grown tree into existence. Essentially, the tree is an extension of a tiny yet mighty seed.

In the midst of a fallen world, this truth can embolden us if we’re able to grasp ahold of it. We may more frequently focus on our human fragility and failings, but the miracle in the midst of our imperfections is that a small seed of the Divine resides within us. When we are willing to tap into our connection with God through the Holy Spirit, He is able to strengthen our inner being with His power (Ephesians 3:14).

I often tap into this overcoming power when I choose to view my circumstances through the lens of my identity as an extension or child of God. How does the all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-loving God view my current problems? Of course, my problems quickly dwarf in size when I remember who I’m seated in heavenly places with (Ephesians 2:6). To know that I was created by and am held by perfect love is empowering, for it opens my heart to receive the character, wisdom, knowledge—the very fullness—of God.

Ephesians 3:14-19 (NIV) For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Ephesians 2:6-7 (NIV) And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus.

A final Prophetic Nugget from “Daily Downloads from Heaven” by Meghan Williams is connected to this. It’s called “Blessing the Upright.”

Psalm 84:11 (TLB) For Jehovah God is our Light and our Protector. He gives us grace and glory. No good thing will he withhold from those who walk along his paths.

Beloved, My desire to bless you is far greater than even your desire to be blessed. Walk in My ways. Read My word. Live it. Know it. Love it, for it is a part of Me. Those who know Truth are far less likely to be deceived. Arm yourself. Know Me, beloved. Position yourself for My blessings for I stand ready with more than you could possibly contain.

Grace and glory come from Me. All promotion (and even demotion) is from My hand. Trust that I AM moving according to your best interests and that of the kingdom.

1 Chronicles 29:11-12 (NLT) Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. Wealth and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength.

{Artist note} As I began seeking Papa about this piece, I sensed strawberry fields and immediately heard, “good fruit.” One of the spiritual meanings of the strawberry is “the sweetness of life.” Next, I sensed a bird. And as I pressed in, I saw an owl. The owl is often used as a representation of wisdom, which reminds us that one who walks in goodness and integrity is wise and is walking in that wisdom. Finally, the trees line the “straight and narrow” path, which brings to mind a line from the word from our The Straight Path piece, “Eyes fixed on Him; His ways, His word, His path – the path that has no turning – flying in righteousness and integrity, allowing Him to make the way smooth, our job simply to align with Him.”