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Monday August 25
"The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways." Proverbs 14:8 NIV
Solomon writes: "The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways." The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty" (Pr 22:3 NIV). "The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty" (Pr 21:5). What you are today was determined by decisions you made in the past. If you want to change you future, learn to make better decisions. Let these ten principles guide you: (1) Never make permanent decisions based on temporary circumstances. If you do, when things change, you may regret it. (2) Don't let your emotions blind you to reason. Pray, weigh things carefully, and base your decisions on mature judgement. (3) Surround yourself with sharp people, then draw on their gifts without being intimidated by their expertise. (4) Take time to consider all your options. What looks good to you today may not look so good tomorrow. (5) You can't fight successfully on every front, so choose your battles carefully. Some things are not worth fighting for. (6) Take time to get all the facts; otherwise you can end upon trouble. (7) Consider the consequences of each action. Ask yourself, "Am I ready to handle the right this right now?" (8) Make sure your expectations don't exceed your potential and your resources. Focus on what God has gifted you to do, for that's where you will succeed. (9) Time is your most valuable resource; use it wisely. (10) Never quilt. Be willing to make mistakes, learn from them, and start over as often as necessary in order to succeed.
Monday August 25
"The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways." Proverbs 14:8 NIV
Solomon writes: "The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways." The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty" (Pr 22:3 NIV). "The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty" (Pr 21:5). What you are today was determined by decisions you made in the past. If you want to change you future, learn to make better decisions. Let these ten principles guide you: (1) Never make permanent decisions based on temporary circumstances. If you do, when things change, you may regret it. (2) Don't let your emotions blind you to reason. Pray, weigh things carefully, and base your decisions on mature judgement. (3) Surround yourself with sharp people, then draw on their gifts without being intimidated by their expertise. (4) Take time to consider all your options. What looks good to you today may not look so good tomorrow. (5) You can't fight successfully on every front, so choose your battles carefully. Some things are not worth fighting for. (6) Take time to get all the facts; otherwise you can end upon trouble. (7) Consider the consequences of each action. Ask yourself, "Am I ready to handle the right this right now?" (8) Make sure your expectations don't exceed your potential and your resources. Focus on what God has gifted you to do, for that's where you will succeed. (9) Time is your most valuable resource; use it wisely. (10) Never quilt. Be willing to make mistakes, learn from them, and start over as often as necessary in order to succeed.
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