Aug. 5, 2025

Day 218: Wisdom Over Impulse | Proverbs 19:2

Day 218: Wisdom Over Impulse | Proverbs 19:2

Send us a text Have you ever rushed into a decision only to regret it later? Today's meditation on Proverbs 19:2 addresses a timeless struggle: balancing enthusiasm with wisdom. "Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good. Haste makes mistakes." These simple words contain profound guidance for navigating life's choices. While passion and excitement are wonderful qualities, they require the guardrails of discernment to be truly effective. When we allow enthusiasm to drive us without seekin...

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Season 2

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Have you ever rushed into a decision only to regret it later? Today's meditation on Proverbs 19:2 addresses a timeless struggle: balancing enthusiasm with wisdom. 

"Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good. Haste makes mistakes." These simple words contain profound guidance for navigating life's choices. While passion and excitement are wonderful qualities, they require the guardrails of discernment to be truly effective. When we allow enthusiasm to drive us without seeking God's wisdom first, we often create painful situations for ourselves and others.

This tension between speed and wisdom feels particularly relevant in our modern world. We're constantly encouraged to move quickly, decide faster, and act immediately. Yet the spiritual life operates on a different timeline. God rarely rushes. The divine process values growth over efficiency, maturity over shortcuts. When we pause before major decisions to ask, "Lord, is this wise? Am I rushing ahead of you?" we create space for divine guidance to emerge.

The spiritual practice of pausing isn't about indecision or fear – it's about alignment. It's recognizing that wisdom doesn't skip the waiting or cut corners. By slowing down our impulses and seeking clarity through prayer, we protect ourselves from preventable regrets and position ourselves to walk in step with God's perfect timing. Next time you face a significant choice, remember that the time you take to seek Him will ultimately save you from running ahead of His best plan for your life. Join us tomorrow as we continue exploring practical wisdom for living a life of faith and purpose.

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Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Wisdom for the Day

00:51 - Wisdom Over Impulse from Proverbs

01:51 - Prayer for Discernment

02:41 - Closing and Resources

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 218, wisdom Over Impulse.

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From Proverbs, chapter 19, verse 2, from the New Living Translation Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good.

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Haste makes mistakes.

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Enthusiasm is great, but when it drives us to act before we seek God's wisdom, it can lead to painful mistakes.

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Passion needs direction, excitement needs discernment.

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We live in a culture that praises speed, but God rarely rushes.

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He values the process because the process grows you.

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Wisdom doesn't skip the waiting.

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It doesn't cut corners to get quick results.

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Before you make a big decision and say yes to a major commitment or speak words that you can't take back, pause, ask God for clarity.

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The time you take to seek him will protect you from regrets later.

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So, before making any significant choice today, stop and pray.

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Say Lord, is this wise?

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Am I rushing ahead of you If he brings a sense of pause?

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Lord, is this wise?

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Am I rushing ahead of you If he brings a sense of pause?

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Wait, don't move until he gives peace.

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Pray with me, lord.

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God, slow me down when I want to act on impulse.

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Teach me to value wisdom over speed.

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Help me to listen to your voice before I make a move, so I can walk in step with you In Jesus' precious name, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.