Be swift and slow

There are times when things have to be done and done quickly. Now, some folks seem to act as if everything has to be done yesterday, while others seem to take the approach of putting everything off until tomorrow. Yet, there are things that have to be done quickly at times; they will not wait.

There are other things that need to be done slowly. Big financial decisions should be made after much evaluation and vetting. While they have made a "reality" television show about being married at first sight, I would recommend really making that decision after much prayer.

Today's word is James 1:19, KJV, which reads, "Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath."

We should be diligent in our listening to situations. We should actively listen to what others are saying. If not, we could find ourselves "hearing" things that were never said or implied. When we are sure we have heard correctly, though, we should take it all in and evaluate it and fully evaluate what's next...

Then, we should weigh our words carefully. We need to ensure that what we say is what NEEDS to be said. This isn't talking about the southern drawl; it's talking about being sure that we say the right thing.

Finally, we should be slow to act, and only act after we have fully vetted the situation. Yes, there are times to be swift and times to be slow. It is with much prayer and listening that we will do the right ones at the right time.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T