Remain strong, powerful, firm, and positive when facing criticism, provocation, challenges, and problems. Do not allow ordinary words, the worries of others, or their negative opinions to destabilize you, destroy your peace, or deter you from experiencing happiness, victory, and joy.

All power begins within. Never allow an outside force or contrary energy to make you lose control, behave unwisely, or make a harmful decision. Some challenges do not come to destroy you; they come to change the direction of your life and guide you toward something better.

Criticism Has Only the Power We Give It

When someone gossips about us or speaks negatively about us—but we do not hear about it—we usually continue with our lives undisturbed. Yet as soon as we learn about the criticism, we may react negatively, lose our temper, or begin to hate the person who spoke against us.

This reveals an important truth: the criticism itself is not always the greatest problem. The deeper problem is the power we give it through our thoughts.

When we continually replay another person’s words in our minds, we create distress within ourselves. Perpetual thinking about gossip, criticism, or insults can ruin our day, weaken our concentration, and distract us from meaningful activities that could improve our lives.

Do not allow someone else’s words to occupy the sacred space of your mind.

Guard Your Inner Power

Free yourself from destructive thoughts and the burden of criticism. Do not worry continually about those who oppose, misunderstand, or speak against you.

Discover yourself. Know yourself. Dwell in wisdom and understanding. Recognize that divine power is within you—but also remember that the power to harm yourself or others can arise from within.

The same mind can create peace or conflict. The same mouth can offer prayer or speak words of destruction. The same energy can be used to build a meaningful life or wasted through anger, arguments, resentment, and revenge.

Therefore, use your inner power wisely.

Face Challenges With Prayer and Wisdom

You may be facing serious challenges as you read this teaching. Do not surrender your mind to fear. Pray, remain calm, and approach the situation with constructive and positive thoughts.

Whatever the nature or magnitude of the problem, sound spiritual wisdom, mental discipline, responsible action, and divine strength can help you face it with dignity and move toward a solution.

Remain focused on what you can do. Seek wise support when necessary, take practical steps, and refuse to let fear or criticism determine your future.

Let your battle first be fought within. Overcome fear, anger, doubt, and impulsive reactions. When inner victory is established, its results will become visible at every level of your existence.

Begin Every Day With Prayer and Gratitude

Do not enter your daily activities without prayer and gratitude. Never allow the rush of life to disconnect you from the divine wisdom residing within you.

Before facing the demands of the day:

• Pray for wisdom and protection.
• Express gratitude for life.
• Calm your mind.
• Speak positively over your destiny.
• Remember your purpose.
• Prepare yourself to act with good character.
• Refuse to surrender your peace to provocation.

Prayer is not an excuse for inactivity. Pray and work. Walk and take responsible action. Maintain discipline while trusting in the guidance of Olodumare and His numerous divinities.

Honor Your Blood and Spiritual Families

Remain faithful and loyal to your blood family and your spiritual family while maintaining wisdom, healthy boundaries, and good character.

A sincere spiritual family offers teaching, correction, prayer, companionship, and support. Its influence does not end with the physical world. According to this teaching, your spiritual family will support you here and may also meet your soul at Gbale—the abode of departed souls.

Value relationships established upon truth, wisdom, peace, and spiritual responsibility. Do not permit gossip, conflict, jealousy, or misunderstanding to destroy meaningful bonds.

A Prayer for Inner Strength

May my mind remain calm in the face of criticism.

May the words of others never control my character, decisions, or destiny.

May I overcome anger, fear, resentment, and the desire for revenge.

May divine wisdom guide my thoughts, words, actions, and reactions.

May I recognize every challenge that comes to redirect my life toward progress.

May my prayers be accompanied by gratitude, discipline, responsible action, and good character.

May Olodumare and His numerous divinities strengthen me in the jungle of life.

May my blood family and spiritual family be blessed with peace, loyalty, wisdom, and divine protection.

May the battles I overcome within produce victory at every level of existence.

Remain wise. Remain calm. Remain prayerful in the face of challenges.

You are blessed.

Ase.