" WHO NEEDS AN ADVISER(S) "

Good Day To You,

I am blessed and highly favored... This weeks message is one regarding the power of wise counsel. It's just possible that some of us never give a thought to, confiding and or seeking the advise of another older and wiser than ourselves.

It's important to have someone or others around whom you can count on for sound advice. Do you have someone whom you can depend on when you call on them for wisdom? Think for a moment, what do you believe the qualities of a good leader are? Just in case you've exhausted your brain power for the moment. Here's what the Bible suggest: diligence; a trustworthy messenger; never penalize people for their integrity; listen before you answer; pray for the ability to discern; listen to both sides of the story; An adviser must also be able to stand up under adversity and you must be able to stand up
under praise.

A good leader needs and uses wise counselors. I hear you, you're thinking that, the life's experience's you've collected have prepared you for future events. It's always wise to hear someone other than your self's perspective, one person's viewpoint and understanding is re markedly limited; now he or she may not have all the facts or may be blinded by bias, emotions, or wrong impressions. I for one don't want to be a know it all, so I have a group of brothers in the faith whom I bounce things off of. To be a wise leader at home, at church, or
at work, please seek out wise counsel. Listen very carefully to what they have to share, and be open to their advice. Then, after considering all the facts, make your decision.

No focus, people with tunnel vision, those who are locked into one way of thinking, are likely to miss the right road because they have closed their minds to any new options. Seek out the advice of those who know you and have a wealth of experience. We need at times the guidance of those who can enlarge our vision and broaden our perspective. Build a foundation, a network of advisers. Then be open to new ideas and be willing to weigh their suggestions carefully. Your plans will be stronger and more likely to succeed.

That's all for now, until next time...

Jim