See what you can learn

GOD has gifted us all with different abilities: some can draw, others sing, others play musical instruments, others athletics. You get the idea; GOD has given us all certain abilities, certain talents that we should be using to glorify and honor Him. He has also gifted us all with a brain, which some people seemingly utilize better than others.

I am blessed to be around A LOT of really smart, really intelligent people. There is no doubt that when I walk into a room, I am usually the least smart person in that particular room. And, I am okay with that. I learn from those folks who are more intelligent than I am. I am not intimidated by their expertise or intelligence, I am blessed to learn from it.

Today's word is a quote/saying I heard, and I don't remember where, that I try to keep in mind: "If you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room."

If you find yourself always wanting to be the smartest, most intelligent person in your circle, you never learn as much as you should. We have to challenge ourselves by surrounding ourselves with those that have superior intellect and by listening. Now, that doesn't mean that those smarter than I am always give me great ideas to do. No, it is often the exact opposite. Usually, really smart people come up with things that I am like, "Well, I don't think I'll be doing that."

Look, I have done a poor job of getting across what I am trying to get across in this post, and I am sorry. The gist of what I am trying to say is to not be intimidated by learning. GOD gave us brains, let's use them. The more you know, the more you know. So, don't be afraid to sit and listen and learn. So, look around, if you find that you are always the smartest in the room, go find a different room for a little while and see what you can learn.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T