Tag: Caution
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We teach our children to stop, look, and listen before crossing the street. What if we practiced that before crossing into a conversation… …making a decision… …reacting in frustration… …or speaking words we’ll later regret? God’s wisdom is often found in the pause. You might be surprised what God shows you when you slow down.…
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What are you missing because you’re moving too fast? Sometimes we need to stop before we speak, react, decide, or move. God has been reminding me: Look. Watch. Listen. Pray. Discern. Observe. Wait. Patience gives us time to see what we missed, understand what we misunderstood, and hear what God is saying. Not everything needs…
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Over the weekend, my two-year-old granddaughter saw the pool, got excited, and jumped right in—no floaties, no hesitation. She was immediately in trouble, and I had to grab her. And I thought… how often do we do the same thing in life? Sometimes wisdom looks a lot like restraint. That’s why today’s Gem of Knowledge…
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One of the hardest lessons we learn in life is that not everyone who appears kind is. As I spent time with the Lord, He impressed this warning upon my heart: “Beware of the deceivers, sheep in wolves’ clothing. They may look sweet and innocent, but will devour you as soon as you turn around.…
Gems of Knowledge 