Good advice “for attaining wisdom and discipline”

Perhaps if we could listen, we surely would win.

Then also “for understanding words of insight”.

Just listen and it would be easy to win every fight.

Good advice given to those heading into strife.

Or perhaps struggling with some aspect of life.

In your journey others can see difficulties up ahead.

Good advice given to save you much trouble instead.

Then I remember that journey that Paul had to take.

Was not for his safety but for the gospel and it’s sake.

Paul knew he was heading into trouble once again.

His message could be rejected causing much pain.

Others just saw the trouble, and the risk he was in.

Advised, do not get involved with men of such sin.

Paul knew it was true, there was great trouble in store.

Determined, it made him move on that much more.

His journey and vocation was his alone to walk and face.

He alone had to obey, in this,  his special destiny and place.

Sometimes good advice, is true, friendly and well meant.

Expert, prophetic, do take notice of it seems, when sent.

But then you and I have our own destiny to follow, which can be,

Like sailing the ocean, there is rocks up ahead, and also rough sea.

Am I sure that this is the way , you ask yourself. And others do too.

It seems the whole worlds against me . Will God come through?

Do I know what I am doing in this long  journey through life?

There is problems ahead, should I change direction to avoid strife?

It is true. They are right. Of that I am sure , there are rocks up ahead.

Should I change course, avoid trouble, or do the Lord’s will instead.

This my journey alone, the  destiny that has been chosen for me.

Good advice from others say he is foolhardy, can he really not see.

Their concern and support and friendship, I value so very much.

As they acknowledge and agree and give their blessings as such.

They would protect me from suffering, disappointment, I may sustain.

Their wisdom and advice so good and well intentioned in the main.

But this is my journey I have set out to follow,wherever it might lead.

Help me Lord, for alone I sometimes feel  so very, very weak kneed.

Too easy to be distracted by much wisdom and advice that seems fine.

From the path you have chosen for me alone, in this journey of mine.

Yes I know it will not be easy, but I have determined to follow.

Help me not look back to a life of ease, that can be so hollow.

Lead me through those times when trouble comes right on cue.

And I feel so alone, proven foolish, and that their wisdom is true.

Remind me again “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom”

That what seems like such  good  advice  can pale in comparison.

Yet sometimes to walk in the path you have chosen just for me.

Will often be hard, particularly for loved ones, and others to see.

May they one day  also see that right choices were made.

And that through all troubles and strife, my faith did not fade

Asaw Miller