Solomon said in Ecclesiastes, “There’s a time to speak, and there’s a time to be silent.” That doesn't mean never speak up or never deal with conflict; maturity is knowing what time you’re in. Is this a time to speak, to be bold, to let my voice be heard, or is this a time to be silent, to walk away?

Some battles you’re not supposed to fight. They are distractions. That’s the enemy trying to get you off course, offended, trying to prove your point. The problem with those battles is that there are no spoils. Even if you do win, what has that gained you? If it’s not between you and your destiny, it’s a distraction.

Honor doesn’t come from winning the fight; it comes from avoiding the fight. Honor isn’t proving your point; honor is protecting the peace. It is keeping the relationship strong, not letting petty things steal your joy. Honor is staying silent, walking away when you feel like telling them off. That’s a person of honor.

We may give up on ourselves, but God doesn’t give up on us. His calling on our lives is irrevocable. He doesn’t change his mind. We may delay some things because of poor choices, but God, in His mercy, will get us back on course. He has fresh anointings so we can finish what He started.

One way we honor God is by living happy. He didn’t create you to drag through the day overcome by problems, discouraged by disappointments. No, this day is a gift from God. We should feel a responsibility to live it in faith, happy, joyful.

With every new dream God puts in your heart, with every new assignment, comes a fresh anointing, fresh faith, fresh boldness, fresh favor. Your slingshot, with the anointing of God, is more powerful than a huge giant with a full set of armor.