Heed & Ponder
I want to be known for wise and sound decisions. I want to be cautious and careful of my words & actions as they will reveal whether I’m wise. I’ve had moments when I’ve made great decisions over the years and I’ve also had moments when I wish I could go back a make a different choice. I’ve learned to gather facts and seek wise counsel in all areas of my life. I may think I know a lot about a topic or subject only to find out that I still have lots to learn. It’s the people that act like they know all about everything that get into real trouble. I don’t want to be like that at all.
As I journey through the word of God, I discover that He speaks clearly into my heart. I must tune my heart to hear. As I read the passage below I was reminded that I want to keep seeking Him and learning from Him. Check this out…
1 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
2 Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—
those he redeemed from the hand of the foe,
3 those he gathered from the lands,
from east and west, from north and south.
8 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love
and his wonderful deeds for mankind,
9 for he satisfies the thirsty
and fills the hungry with good things.
41 But he lifted the needy out of their affliction
and increased their families like flocks.
42 The upright see and rejoice,
but all the wicked shut their mouths.
43 Let the one who is wise heed these things
and ponder the loving deeds of the Lord. (Psalm 107:1-3,8-9,41-43 NIV)
I am reminded that the Lord is the giver of all good things. He will counsel me and lead me through the darkest days of my soul. He will forgive my stupid choices and shower me with love and grace. The Lord is known for His grace and His mercy. He is known for His wisdom and profound insight. I would be an idiot to ignore Him as He speaks into my life and my situation every day. I want to hear Him. I want to ponder His wisdom and discernment. I want to walk in the way He points out for me to walk.
Pressing On!
Dwayne