My last posts were kind of heavy so I thought I would keep this one light. Women always go to each other for advice.
Especially relationship advice.
I think sometimes we tend to go to each other before we go to God. But that's for another post.
When it comes to advice, I've got to be honest...I usually open my mouth and give my advice too quickly. I speak before I think, especially when I really care about the person.
And sometimes it makes me look like a jerk.
So I decided to try something new. Recently, when a friend was asking for advice, I was more quiet. I still gave my advice. But it wasn't my stupid human wisdom...I simply said "I don't know. Ask God and He'll show you what to do."
Imagine that. I pointed someone to God instead of my own silly ideas.
I think I'm going to start doing that from now on. Especially when I don't really know what they should do (which is most of the time).
What about you? Are you quick to give advice?
I have been guilty of doing this in the past and with the HOLY SPIRIT'S help I am improving in this area. I realize that I do not always have to speak the first thing that comes to my mind. (Have done it in the past. Disastrous results!) Put it before the LORD, give it time, and ask Him to open up the opportunity to share or give advice. If He doesn't, keep my yap shut!! Good always to remember James 1:19, "..Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry..."
ReplyDeleteLet my word be few, LORD.