Pray For "The Advisers"!!

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We are in Proverbs 11 today, corresponding with today's date; verse 14, NLTse:

Proverbs 11:14
Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers

I heard a great quote this weekend from my mentor, AR Bernard, that I think fits here today: "Counsel determines our destiny." Those of you that study leadership know the axiom of surrounding yourself with successful people and the benefits derived from that philosophy. We have also heard our parents say: "You are known by the company you keep."

When you have trusted people in your life whose input and advice you value, it helps you in your decision-making process. The really trusted ones in our lives don't always agree with us either, do they? Those are the advisers that we really value because they "kick it" to us straight!!! When you are being advised by godly people, their advice plays a big part in informing your decisions...

Well, my challenge to you today is to pray for our president's advisers --- those that he trusts and listens to! Pray that he has godly advisers that have a true relationship with the one true God and therefore will offer him godly advice. Pray that there are also spiritual advisers in his inner circle that can guide him to the knowledge and fear of the Lord. As students of Proverbs we know that the "fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom"

So, make a wise choice today and pray for the president's and all our leaders' advisers. But not just for today, I encourage you to make it a habit!! "Counsel determines destiny."