Nice clip about failures and life

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Question to ponder

proverbs 21:31

¹³ If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor,
he too will cry out and not be answered.

Who the ones in my sphere?
What would the Lord wants me to do specifically?

Proverbs that captures me and the joys of reading them..

Proverbs 18:17

The first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him.

It's a practical principle from WOG in context of making decision. Even in the way we perceive things. So how?

The first to present his case puts a case from his perspective with all his reasoning, till another comes to offer a possible perspective of things.

It's easy to just be swayed or agree with a subtly lob sided account of a subject matter and it takes discipline and a discerning mind to sieve through the entire account. Hearing the question from another or ourselves questioning the account purposefully, it helps to see a clearer picture of things.

This principle i find personally is very important as we want to show grace and understanding the way Jesus did. It's useful in relationships, views towards issues in life/world/nations, mediating or providing useful help.

For me personally, it is useful in helping me to hold the critical side of me. It helps me to hold back so that i can respond instead of reacting and most see things in a balanced and informed manner. As I go about thinking about this verse, I felt thankful that God gave me this very useful mental framework for He know I badly needed this.

But of course, not forgetting HS's guidance for discernment and wisdom as many times things potentially can be quite well and beyond what i can see, hidden things or facts i did not know or facts overlooked despite the best effort.

In summary, i would again use another proverbs (one of my favorite too) to describe, Proverbs 21:31 (The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the LORD.).. Proverbs 18:15 helps me better ready my horse for battle in this particular area while trusting the Lord for the victory.

It definitely helps me move away from this increasingly..

Proverbs 18

² A fool finds no pleasure in understanding
but delights in airing his own opinions.

With a fool, it is harder to find grace, mercy and love....