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Wednesday... What would happen if we did this?


Wednesday... What would happen if we did this?

Too many times we let our desires and emotions control our life, control our decisions. But Proverbs 3:21 (MSG) says, "Dear friend, guard Clear Thinking and Common Sense with your life; don't for a minute lose sight of them." Now that makes sense, doesn't it? especially when we spend time in God's Word and we stop and think before making a decision. When our emotions take over they take us down paths that we don't really want to go, we shouldn't go.

The writer of Proverbs goes on, verses 22-26 says, "They'll keep your soul alive and well, they'll keep you fit and attractive." But I really want that donut. "You'll travel safely, you'll never tire nor trip. You'll take afternoon naps without a worry, you'll enjoy a good night's sleep. No need to panic over alarms or surprises, or predictions that doomsday's just around the corner, because God will be right there with you, he'll keep you safe and sound."  

Stop and think for a moment. How many decisions do we make from our emotions? What we feel like doing? What we want to do? What we are afraid to do? What will other people think? 

Just remember, Clear Thinking and Common Sense are two tools that God has given us to use. So let's just stop and use them. "Don't for a minute lose sight of them." Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning
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