12/29/21 CATCHING THE VISION

12/29/21 CATCHING THE VISION

One of the tragedies in NOT LISTENING is when you fail to get the information that could change your life for the better.

Obviously my major concern is communicating Biblical truths that enable folks to live victorious lives for Christ.

HOWEVER, it is sad and even tragic when someone fails to get information that could lead to better health, higher standard of living, a more productive life, successful marriage, successful child rearing, more fulfilling career choices, winsome persona, better communication skills, social influence, and the list goes on.

The problem is not that the information is unavailable or that the information is only available to those with "connections," or finances or specialized education or certain race or gender.

Part of the problem is that some folks are not very teachable.

Another part of the problem is that some folks want everything handed to them, they have no ambition or drive or patience.

Yet another part of the problem is that some folks have no imagination or have no confidence or have no sense of adventure.

Still, some folks want change, as long as they don't have to give up something that is familiar to them or do something that is different and challenging to them.

There are other reasons. I think you can see that most obstacles are in the mind, but they can be overcome by the person who is willing to listen, change and work.

Sometimes the ideas are rejected because people are not ready to accept the ideas or because people have no confidence in the person who is advancing the ideas, even if the ideas have been tested and proved by someone else.

AS A MATTER OF FACT, these principles are applicable to our spiritual lives. It is also worth noting that spiritual, moral, relational, family and ministry lives are impacted because people don't accept counsel concerning the mundane issues of life.

A "life counselor" does not have to know the intricacies of a subject in order to help a person make wise choices in the major issues of life. But receiving counsel is more than just a halfhearted nod to the counselor. Honest appraisal of spiritual counsel is listening for Divine guidance, encouragement and challenge, with the willingness to joyfully launch into a new direction, whatever the cost.