The Diamond Effect

Desire without knowledge is not good.

“To answer before listening— that is folly and shame. The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18‬:‭13‬-‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Proverbs 18:13-16 (NIV) - To answer before listening— that is | YouVersion To answer before listening— that is folly and shame. The human spirit can endure in sickness, but a crushed spirit who can bear? The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the w

Healing starts when we pause long enough to ask, “Am I responding to this moment, or to an old wound?”

Hear my cry! Amen

It still doesn’t sit right with me, and truthfully, it probably never will—but I’ve accepted it. Behind closed doors, I’ve looked out for people who turned around and switched up like it was nothing. I gave real advice, real support, real money, real resources. I stood up for people in rooms they’ll never step foot in, defended names that aren’t even mine to defend, and stayed solid when I didn’t owe anybody a thing.