Good Morning Sunshine! Be Mindful of Your Inner Circle!

2 Chronicles 10:8 ~ “But he rejected the advice which the elders had given him, and consulted the young men who had grown up with him, who stood before him.”

Who is in your inner circle? Who do you seek counsel from?

God is calling you to move to your next level and He needs you to be aware of this one thing! Be mindful who you share with and seek counsel from! Because some people will say they have your best interest at heart, and really they don’t, they are dressed in camouflage and it’s hard to tell them apart if you have not sought God first and you don’t have discernment! Be mindful of who you call friend, because the world is not your friend!

Have you ever had a task to complete for someone and they were giving you all the details on what you need to do and how. And then there was someone else who was listening to your discussion and said it doesn’t take all of this, (now, they have never done this before, but they are giving you advice) there’s another way around it! Now whose advice will you heed to, the quick and easy way (which is what you want, I mean who wants to take 30 steps when you can do 15 and be done), or will you listen to the one who knows what to do? Nevertheless, you have never done this so you have a choice to make!

Will you listen to the knowledgeable person, or will you be like Rehoboam, and neglect the wisdom of your elders and follow the influence of your peers? He made two crucial mistakes as a young new leader; he didn’t seek God and His Wisdom on how and what to do and he didn’t give consideration to experts on the task set before him! He followed his plan, and the people told him exactly what he wanted to hear, they were just like him and because of this thinking the people in his kingdom revolted and his kingdom was destroyed, because he would not take heed to wisdom!

So many times we trade sound experience for what sounds good in the moment! Just because someone has been around you for a long time doesn’t mean they actually know you and what’s best for you. You want people in your inner circle that will tell you the truth and give you wise counsel that comes from God! Stop seeking advice from people who will only tell you what you want to hear!

You may not be the Boss, or ruler of a kingdoms, but you are a leader and you are great and getting greater and as you strive to please God, He is elevating our to your next leadership opportunity! You have influence in so many areas, ministry, on your job, in your relationships (families, marriage, and friendships) that have been given to you by God and you will face a Rehoboam moment where you will have to make a decision, and you are not sure what to do.

Remember, not all advice is created equal. If you seek the input of others, consider the source of who they are. If you want a sound answer seek God and wise believers, who believe in the same God that you do, listen to what the Bible teaches, and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you, this is where you will find true wisdom. Because if you seek out someone in the world, you will get worldly advice that is not beneficial to you as the believer!

Today, make sure you ask God for wisdom and with your wisdom get an understanding, for this will give you insight into what you need to do and say. Remember, Wisdom comes from God alone! Proverbs 4:7~8 says, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”

Let’s Pray:
Father Thank You! Today, I make an intentional decision to seek Your Wisdom and to receive the direction that only You can give me! Father, I choose to follow You down every path and road that you lead me on, trusting You all the way! I know that with You have my best interest at heart and You will never leave me alone, because You stick closer to me than my brother and sister! Father, please guard me today from making decisions outside of Your Will, please give me wisdom today and with Your wisdom a good understanding on who to seek for advice and who to steer clear of! Father, help me to discern who I should be with and those that I need to let go of, for I want my relationships to be pleasing to You as we serve in the Kingdom together for Your Glory! Father, I choose You today over every one else, In Jesus Christ Name. Amen!

Blessings…
Minister Jean