Proverbs 16:20-24

"Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words...."

"Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers,and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD."

"The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction."

"Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions."

"Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."

"Wisdom is man's true strength; and, under its guidance, he best accomplishes the ends of his being. Wisely handling the matter of life gives to man..."

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 16:20 -- Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

Will we trust God and his truth for our lives? This trust is a big challenge in a world that doesn't really acknowledge the ways of God. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to challenge us and encourage us to trust in God as our true north and our basis for life and faith.

Are we looking in the right places to find happiness for ourselves? Teresa Bell Kindred reminds us that what we define as happiness is nearly always temporary pleasure that is soon gone and leaves us unhappy; happiness is really on our own shoulders.

How long will what you have written actually live? Our language and speech lives on long after we do, and the Internet is a reminder of just how far and wide such things can go.