Try to not pick up the wrong end of the Stick.

Have you ever tried to pick up a red hot poker stick by the wrong end?

Hopefully, the answer to the above question is a resounding “no!” But how many times have we picked up the wrong end of something, for it to then cause some pain and damage of some kind?

It can be painful to pick anything up by the wrong end, but are we ever able to recognise, when we have done such a thing?

In the case of the red hot poker, it would be painful, from the moment that it was touched. Pain can influence our decisions, but unfortunately, in a bad way.

If we are finding ourselves in a painful situation, could it possibly be, because we have picked up a red hot poker, by the wrong end? If we have, then could we try to put it down and sooth our hand, before picking it up by the right end.

When held in the right way, it can be wielded in a better way, for a better purpose. That purpose could be to quench the heat, and then defuse a tense situation, that then leads to a more comfortable environment for all. The purpose could also possibly be to wield the red hot poker, in such a way, that brings about a positive change, that is good for all.

Whatever the true purpose of the red hot poker, we will never realise it, if we are holding onto it, by the wrong end. We could only end up experiencing the pain and anguish from doing such a thing. (Along with everyone else who comes near us.)

It will be so much better for all, if we can put the red hot poker down. Then sooth our hand, and try again. Only this time, pick it up, by the right end. 🙂

If we can’t pick it up by the right end, then would we be better to leave it on the ground, and wait for some instructions of what to do next? Or could we even just wait for someone else, who is better equipped to handle the red hot poker, to come along???

If we are finding ourselves at a loss, and not knowing what to do next, then could we seek Our Heavenly Father, and ask Him for His guidance and direction, for the way we should go? He is there, and able to lead and guide us, if we will seek Him, and His way to go.