Mom Reads Proverbs 12

Hello,

Here's one of the harder but very important proverbs from today's reading:

"Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid." Proverbs 12: 1

"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice." Proverbs 12:15

Being corrected is painful--especially when you long to "get it right" the first time---by yourself---without help. Each of us wants to be fully independent in ways, to not have to depend upon others or God. But, God designs us to need each other. We are made stronger for wise input; without it, we each have our blind spots.

Also, you have to be select about the advice. Run it by those you trust, not just whoever is convenient or seemingly confident. Each of you seem to have good sense in this way, but I know I've made the mistake of running ideas by too many people or the wrong people and that can muddy your mental clarity and confidence. Be friends with many but trust few to speak into your life regarding critical decisions.

I could go on, but that's enough for now.

xoxo

Mom