Think It Through

Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord. Proverbs 16:20

Our lives are filled with a continuous stream of events that demand our full attention. This relentless conveyor belt of issues, or ‘matters’, can lead to rushed decisions, some of which cannot be reversed.

The Hebrew term ‘debar,’ often rendered as ‘word,’ can also mean ‘matter.’ Wisdom emerges when we avoid rash decisions and instead ponder over the issue before us. Allowing ourselves time to think things through and pray over them, helps us to gain a better perspective. By surrendering each situation to God’s will and the Holy Spirit’s direction, we let Wisdom assume her role in guiding our decisions.

I will ponder the way that is blameless… Psalm 101:2

By allocating appropriate time to each situation and placing it in God’s care, we afford ourselves the opportunity to discern the good path and the most beneficial course of action.

Peace is the blessing that comes when we trust in the Lord to guide our thoughts and our choices.