Advice

How come when you try to help someone or give them advice, they think that you are steering them wrong? I say this because I'm am guilty of this too. I have had people offer me advice, and they have good reasoning behind it. I still choose my own way. I believe that God uses people to give advice to you, because you may cant see danger that's head your way on your own. Its true that we are all grown and choose to do things our own way. I also know that we have to make our own mistakes, which is how we learn. But sometimes we do need to listen to the words that people say, especially if there is some sense to what they are saying, to spare us some of the unnecessary worries and pain. For example, when I was younger I was hooked on this boy, who was really not good for me. But I didn't seem to think so. Not even the jaws of life could tear me away from loving him. I didn't care what no one said, thought or did, because I knew he was the one for me. My mom, dad and friends steady offering advice and their thoughts to me about this dude, but I couldn't see it. I just had to have this dude no matter what anyone said. Until one day, I seen him with another female, and that tore me to pieces. I was an emotional mess. I didn't want to face my mom, dad or friends, because all along they were right. But I guess I was blinded by his charm, and good looks, and could not see the big picture, that he was not good for me. If I only had of listened to my mom, dad, and friends. I would have seen that God was working through them to offer me advice to save me from heartache and pain. But now I know!! I now take in consideration, advice that is given to me. I didn't look at advice as someone trying to hinder me or stop me from being the best I can be. I now realize that God works through others to get to me. I guess sometimes we have to go through the pain, to become stronger and be able to realize that some words of advice can help you along the way. Its your choice to listen or not!