Will Rogers said, "Never miss a good chance to shut up." Sometimes we are so busy that we miss what others are trying to tell us. Because we self-absorbed or wrapped up in current situations, our pride overcomes us or we walk into strife and increase our stress. We may need to take a moment or two to be quiet!
In order to grow, we need to learn. We can learn from our experiences, but it always helps to gain insight from others that have been in similar situations. We can also get guidance from God. While wisdom can come from God and from those that He puts in our lives, we need to listen. We need to talk and ask questions, but then we need to listen to the advice that we receive. With the advice we have been given, we can prayerfully listen to God to truly gain wisdom!
Listen to advice, pray, and follow God to avoid strife and pride!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for the advice, wisdom, and guidance that only You can provide. Help me to always listen to You and to understand Your wisdom. Through Jesus I pray, amen.