When someone offers you unsolicited advice, how do you respond? Do you reject it out of hand? Or do you prayerfully consider that person’s counsel, assessing how they came to that suggestion and the wisdom that they may offer?
I was tasked with reorganizing a department when another manager shared his thoughts about things I should consider. My first reaction was frustration as I fixated on the shortcomings I had seen in his department. But upon reflection, I realized he provided great value.
Psalm 32:8 says, “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.”
The next time someone offers unsolicited advice, stop to consider if God is the true source of that guidance.
Today’s Integrity Moment was provided by author Tom Petersen. Tom C. Petersen is a former utility communications professional who writes about work and faith. Connect or find his book on LinkedIn or tomcpetersen.com.
