Naomi's Advice

Ruth 3:⁵ "I will do whatever you say," Ruth answered. ⁶ So she went down to the threshing floor and did everything her mother-in-law told her to do.

It's uncool to listen to our elders in today's culture. We dismiss their advice as irrelevant, thinking they don't understand who we are or the systems of the modern world.

Naomi shared her wisdom with Ruth, her daughter-in-law, and Ruth was blessed with a marriage, children and prosperity beyond her imagination.

Are you underestimating the elderly in your life? Their keen observations, their knowledge of social systems and wisdom, solely carved from hardship's hands?

This week be open-minded toward those who are a generation or two above you. Listen to their advice. Respect and honor them. View them as blessings in your life.

Photo: "Portrait of a Stranger" by Saibotregeel (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61212260@N00/2068274423/)