1st Chronicles 19:3. “But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanum, Thinkest thou that David doth honour thy father, that he sent comforters unto thee? Are not his servants come unto thee for to search, and to overthrow, and to spy out the land?” DON’T SECOND GUESS. To act before you know the reason someone comes to seek You out, and decide upon a course of action even before you greet The visitor – can be a great mistake. They may have come to you with an honorable intention – Perhaps to bring a blessing, or alleviate some tension – Before an important decision they make.
By acting in haste some lasting danger may inadvertently occur. And their response may be some retaliation that is impossible for you to defer – Because your act gave no other choice. Now a situation has arisen over which you have no control. And the results of “second guessing” has left many a grieving soul – When you ignored the wise man’s voice.
It very seldom is a mistake when you decide to take a second look. Many regret not considering results before serious action they took – And now they have serious regrets.
Take the time to consider both sides and the pros and cons, And what “second guessing” might cause to happen after they are gone Then you won’t have reason to fret.
When an approach to you is made, be cautious, but stop to hear. And what one brings to your attention should give no cause to fear – When their suggestion is made in good faith. Don’t “second guess” their motives until you hear their story – Then take time to decide a thing, that to God will be all the glory – And what you did was an act of grace.
If a thing has mushroomed into a serious and dangerous event – Consider carefully how you react and how your effort is spent – Deal with the action, but don’t “second guess.” You may not be sure of the outcome if for some reason you act in haste – And there may only left to you both, the results of a bitter taste – But a wise, careful decision God can bless.
“I am afraid Father that I may have tried to “second guess” some actions toward me and the work I seek to do. Please help me to leave all of this to Thee – and to get on with my work. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”