Gaining and Practicing Discretion

We want to think about discretion today.

To show discretion is to know the right thing to do in a situation and to behave in such a way that we don't cause offense.  Quite the challenge. Thankfully, the Bible is very clear about how we can gain wisdom and practice discretion. 

For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.

He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.

Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy.  Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.  Proverbs 2:6-11 

We know that on our own we are powerless to maintain healthy boundaries, think before we speak, or know what’s best in complicated situations.

God’s promise is that He will give us common sense, will protect us, will show us the way that is just and fair, and will even fill us with joy as we allow Him to lead us on this journey. 

We get wisdom and discretion by improving our conscious contact with God through prayer and meditation, and by practicing His principles in all our affairs. 

Loving God, as we journey with You, help us to obey what You say works so we can benefit from the results we witness when we do.

We want to show wisdom and discretion in all our affairs today.  When we should be silent, help us to relinquish the desire to speak.  Where we need to practice healthy boundaries, help us to do so. 

Above all, help us to be disciplined to continue to improve our conscious contact with You so we can hear Your voice and follow Your heart. Amen