“Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.” PROVERBS 15:22 (NIV)
This truth applies to your personal life and your work life. Like most people, there are probably some things you are good at, and some things that you need to improve on. Also like most people, you're probably more keenly aware of the weaknesses in your life than you are of the strengths you have. That's why so many New Year's resolutions are made every December 31st.
We all want to improve.
But how?
There are two main ways we can sharpen our skills and shore up our weaknesses. There's the hard way, and the easy way. The hard way is by trial and error. This is the painful way that makes us feel like we have to learn everything by experience. We have to make all the mistakes. We feel the need to do it all on our own.
The easy way is to learn from other people. We learn from their mistakes, and we listen to their advice. Who do you have in your life to turn to for counsel? Look around your small group, look for people you admire, people who love Jesus and who can help you. This way requires that you ask for help, that you seek advisers. Having people come alongside you and offer help and counsel means that you don't have to carry the burden on your own. You have the shared wisdom of many people to help you solve problems and reach your goals.
As you think about your challenges, or your weaknesses, or the areas you'd like to improve, ask yourself, "Am I trying to do it all on my own?" If the answer is yes, take a few minutes to write down the names of a few people you can ask for wise counsel. Then, pick up the phone and call them. You'll be one step closer to success.
What did you hear?
What do you think?
What will you do?
Now talk to God…
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