Pondering

"But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart." -- Luke 2:19

pon-der-ing:

To weigh in the mind with thoroughness and care. To reflect or consider with thoroughness and care.

Lately I've taken to pondering more and "reporting" less, especially as it relates to what I think God might be saying. I found out a long time ago that people aren't really all that interested in what God might be saying to you. I also found out that most of what God whispers in your ear should be pondered in your heart rather than broadcasted aloud. In fact, when God reveals a fact about someone else to you, it is most likely so that you will pray. If we're not careful, telling others what we believe God said about them can be nothing more than pride on our part. Isn't gossip centered around pride (being in the know before anyone else)? The Bible is clear that God does indeed reveal secrets to us; but very often I think they should be kept between friends.

"Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness, and he was called God's friend." -- James 2:23