Think First

Joyce get's me but more importantly, God get's me and He sends me these little devotionals to speak encouragement into my life. 

I often think I know better than God and usual get myself into trouble. So today's devotional has been ingrain in me and I'm ready for a new week and to let God be God in my life! He doesn't need my interference!

God Bless.

Think First

by Joyce Meyer

You ought to be quiet (keep yourselves in check) and to do nothing rashly. 
—Acts 19:36

Committing to do something without asking God about it and waiting for Him to speak to us is not wise; nor is it wise to jump into things without thinking first about what we are getting ready to do. We often obligate ourselves to too many things and end up weary and worn out. God certainly strengthens us through His Spirit, but He doesn’t strengthen us to do things that are outside of His will for us. He won’t strengthen us to be foolish! 

Once we commit to do something, God expects us to keep our word and be people of integrity, so His advice to us in the verse for today is to “think before we speak.” In our thinking, we ought to ask God what He thinks about the matter we have under consideration.

This is certainly a lesson I have had to learn. I used to allow enthusiasm to get the best of me and say yes to things without asking for God’s advice and then end up complaining about my schedule. God had to let me know that if I had sought Him first and followed His guidance, I could have avoided being frustrated and stressed. I am sure you have many opportunities to get involved in things you would enjoy or consider important. I simply encourage you today not to commit to anything without giving it serious thought and without seeking God’s guidance concerning whether or not He would have you do these things.

God’s word for you today: Think before you speak!

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From the book Hearing from God Each Morning: 365 Daily Devotions by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2010 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.