Have you ever rushed into something and regretted it? Most of us have. We made a decision that felt right in the moment, but later, when the consequences showed up, we wondered, Why did I do that? Proverbs 19:2-3 reminds us that “haste makes mistakes” and that people often “ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the Lord.” The truth is, speed without wisdom is dangerous. Wisdom doesn’t slow you down to frustrate you — it slows you down to protect you.

Too often, we blame God for messes He never made. We ask Him to bless decisions we never prayed about. And when things don’t work out, we cry out, “God, why?” But God isn’t the one who ran the red light — we did. Yet even in our failure, God is faithful. He still invites us to return, repent, and rebuild. His grace is big enough to meet us where we are and strong enough to lead us where we need to be.

So, if you’ve made a mess, don’t run from God — run to Him. Pause. Pray. Pursue wisdom. Start fresh. Because no matter how fast or far you’ve gone, God’s wisdom is still available, and His mercy is still new. Slow down, listen, and let Him guide your next step.

Just a thought,

PSS