I was reminded of the construction saying, “Measure twice; cut once” from a Christmas themed movie this holiday season. The title of the movie escapes me at the moment so please forgive me. [Melissa Joan Hart is in it along with others that one near my age will recognize like Jaleel White.] Holy Spirit put that saying into my inner man as a jump-off point for whatever is to be in this season but mainly as a reminder.

We ALL make mistakes. None of us can begin to think or imagine growing in wisdom and stature without stumbling. We do not have to look down from the cliff, if we get to the cliff. We can look out beyond the expanse across the cliff. Here’s a better. We CAN find those that have been to the cliff to help or ensure we do not get to the cliff at all but there is a choice to be decided. The answer is usually yes OR no.

Curiosity is a curious thing. [I know. Never use the word in the definition of the word being defined. Let that catch up to you.] Curiosity warrants a filling. Asking but not gonna answer; where does curiosity stem from? I would say it stems from itself but the answer is deeper and more hearty than that. There’s a lot to be learned from The Word of God and even more from the various versions of The Bible. However, the greatest and most powerful way to learn is from those around us and from our inner person.

As we embark on the necessity of finding a “new normal” in this post COVID world, let us gain understanding of the saying “measure twice; cut once”. Take time for yourself. Judgement is a part of Salvation. Watch who you allow to speak into your days and nights. Allow healing to form so that it can function as it has been called to. Balance is key, ALWAYS.

Much Love,

~Alicia R. Shipe~