My Mama Didnt Raise No Fool

Proverbs 1:21-23
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 12:14-16
The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice
Ecclesiastes 7:8-10
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:16-18
Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.

            Wisdom and Foolishness can not occupy the same space
Even when you are 100% RIGHT you may be 100% Wrong....Timing and Environment are key!

 

Today, I reflect on the fact that my hasty actions will make a fool of me...If I let them.

Today, I reflect on the growth in my ability to heed "WISE" counsel.
Today, I reflect on the fact that Wisdom does not have to be spoken loudly. Even Wisdom spoken in the wrong place at the wrong time is foolish.
Today, I am reflecting on the fact that the more I learn...the more learning I have to do

I had a interaction on social media today that helped me to understand that timing and execution is imperative. During the mornings as I usually do, I checked my social media sites and this morning was no different. I liked the usual motivational post and twisted my lips up smh at the usual garbage. I was stopped by one post as I had been up at 4 am with WORDS on my mind. What stopped me was the potential impact that it may have on the person posting as well as the "likers" and others. I was IMMEDIATELY compelled to offer correction to this person and let them know that this was NOT in line with the standard expected of them. I was running late for work and decided in HASTE to place my corrective comment on the post. My comments were removed immediately an this made me angry, because "I" was RIGHT...They were WRONG... and "I" was RIGHT. I then in boxed this person to let them know just how RIGHT I was... RIGHT?  I allowed my need to be "RIGHT" over ride my intent to communicate what was RIGHT and that... was WRONG! This has yielded a PRICELESS lesson that I will forever be grateful for. The lesson was one I had learned before and never taken the time to analyze in the context of being a FOOL and...My Mama didn't Raise no FOOL! What I should have done was in boxed those things I was led to share with this individual in private, from a place of love and offer the WISDOM of what was 100% RIGHT but delivered 100% WRONG. My true hearts desire is to make a POSITIVE and PROFOUND affect on the lives of others with only the EXPECTATION that it will produce LIFE and growth to be passed on to others. However, this could not be accomplished because it was received as an attack on the character of this person. Open and in public I in fact had "called them out". It was the equivalent of checking someone in the open about a personal matter that needed to be handled personally. I was only supposed to plant a seed, yet I wanted to plant it and watch it grow in front of me...WRONG! I allowed my knowing I was RIGHT, but acting with a hasty spirit make me WRONG.
My lesson: Before responding to others I must Analyze the Environment, Pray that my WORDS are Life Producing, Remove my emotions from my Response, Remember that I don't want to be 100% RIGHT and 100% WRONG at the same time! I must remember that I AM NOT a FOOL!

Today, I challenge you to reflect on the times where you were 100% RIGHT...and 100% WRONG.
Now Journal it...

Lord, Thank you once again for your Grace and Mercy that is renewed daily. I thank you for the WISDOM to receive the correction of my actions. I thank you for giving me a peaceful and humble spirit that does not value the need to be RIGHT over the Purpose in my life. I thank you for placing these lessons in my life and providing me with the ability to recognize and receive every blessing in them. I thank you for the will and ability to apply the principles of the lessons immediately and continuously. I humbly ask that you continue to provide me with gentle correction as I Journey to my best me. In Jesus Name, Amen
The Journey Continues...