Seeking Out Good Counsel

Proverbs 24:6 says that, “In a multitude of counselors there is victory.”

Recently I had a fairly significant situation in my life regarding a major decision that I needed to make.  Now in my own mind, I already knew what I wanted to do.   I had chartered my own course and my mind was made up.  I really did not have a great sense of peace about this decision- but I went forward with it anyway.  You see I rationalized to myself that I must be “over-thinking” it.

Now regarding this particular decision, I think in hindsight I made 2 major mistakes:

1. I don’t think I prayed enough about it  and

2. I really didn’t seek out wise counsel or advice about my issue

Now of course I ended up making the wrong decision.   (Oh my-what a surprise!)

Now why did I not seek out wise counsel before making this decision?

Well I believe my own pride got in the way.  You see I once heard it said that “A smart man learns from his own mistakes- but a wise man learns from someone else’s mistakes.”

Well let me ask, what issues or decisions are you facing today?

Maybe you have a challenge or issue at your work or in your career and you really don’t know what to do.  Well let me advise you: seek out wise counsel from someone that you greatly respect.  Don’t let your pride get in the way.  That person may prevent you from making a major mistake- or they may simply give you another perspective on your issue.

You see when you seek out good and wise counsel- you’re applying the Truth@Work.