Day 218: Wisdom Over Impulse | Proverbs 19:2

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Have you ever rushed into a decision only to regret it later? Today's meditation on Proverbs 19:2 addresses a timeless struggle: balancing enthusiasm with wisdom. 

"Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good. Haste makes mistakes." These simple words contain profound guidance for navigating life's choices. While passion and excitement are wonderful qualities, they require the guardrails of discernment to be truly effective. When we allow enthusiasm to drive us without seeking God's wisdom first, we often create painful situations for ourselves and others.

This tension between speed and wisdom feels particularly relevant in our modern world. We're constantly encouraged to move quickly, decide faster, and act immediately. Yet the spiritual life operates on a different timeline. God rarely rushes. The divine process values growth over efficiency, maturity over shortcuts. When we pause before major decisions to ask, "Lord, is this wise? Am I rushing ahead of you?" we create space for divine guidance to emerge.

The spiritual practice of pausing isn't about indecision or fear – it's about alignment. It's recognizing that wisdom doesn't skip the waiting or cut corners. By slowing down our impulses and seeking clarity through prayer, we protect ourselves from preventable regrets and position ourselves to walk in step with God's perfect timing. Next time you face a significant choice, remember that the time you take to seek Him will ultimately save you from running ahead of His best plan for your life. Join us tomorrow as we continue exploring practical wisdom for living a life of faith and purpose.

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Speaker 1 (00:02):
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I'm Rick.
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Today is Day 218, wisdom OverImpulse.

(00:28):
From Proverbs, chapter 19,verse 2, from the New Living
Translation Enthusiasm withoutknowledge is no good.
Haste makes mistakes.
Enthusiasm is great, but whenit drives us to act before we
seek God's wisdom, it can leadto painful mistakes.

(00:52):
Passion needs direction,excitement needs discernment.
We live in a culture thatpraises speed, but God rarely
rushes.
He values the process becausethe process grows you.
Wisdom doesn't skip the waiting.
It doesn't cut corners to getquick results.

(01:14):
Before you make a big decisionand say yes to a major
commitment or speak words thatyou can't take back, pause, ask
God for clarity.
The time you take to seek himwill protect you from regrets
later.
So, before making anysignificant choice today, stop

(01:38):
and pray.
Say Lord, is this wise?
Am I rushing ahead of you If hebrings a sense of pause?
Lord, is this wise?
Am I rushing ahead of you If hebrings a sense of pause?
Wait, don't move until he givespeace.
Pray with me, lord.
God, slow me down when I wantto act on impulse.
Teach me to value wisdom overspeed.

(02:01):
Help me to listen to your voicebefore I make a move, so I can
walk in step with you In Jesus'precious name, amen.
Well, that's all for today, butI'll be back tomorrow with more
of God's Word.
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