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Proverbs 16:7

God is not only able to bless the righteous; He can supernaturally reshape the attitudes of even hostile people toward those who walk in His ways. This is a remarkable promise: approval from God is the foundation for peace with people — even adversaries. Human approval-seeking is replaced by God-pleasing.

Memory phrase: Please God. He brings peace.

Talk about it: How does pleasing God affect our relationship with other people?

Prayer: God, help me please You in all I do.

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