Wonderful Counsellor

Here's something about me: I'm a listener. Everywhere I go, people I have hardly met will spill their secrets.

It's as if empathy has advertised itself on my forehead like a flickering neon sign on the side of a bricked-in city at midnight.

The thing is, I have a myriad of opinions and preferences - but this much I do know: nobody wants to hear it. Unsolicited advice is meddling, and frankly, when advice is requested, tread carefully.

So, come to me - my ear is here for you. I'll understand how you feel. I'll share my experience if it helps you to know you're not alone.

The thing I will not do is advise you.

I'll point you to a principle... Direct you to the wisdom of One who was here long before me. I'll pick you up and drop you off at the door of the one they call Wonderful Counsellor. His name is Jesus, and He's got the answer you need.

The counsel of the Lord stands forever,
The plans of His heart to all generations.
Psalm 33:12

Nevertheless I am continually with You;
You hold me by my right hand.
You will guide me with Your counsel,
And afterward receive me to glory.
Whom have I in heaven but You?
And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You.
Psalm 73:23-25