Today I was asked for my advice on a pastoral care matter.  I am always willing to converse with people so being asked the question did not seem unusual.  After the conversation was over I reflected on the words used by the person who called me.  The words were: experience, trust, and respect.

When someone sees you as a person who has these qualities it says a lot about the impression you have made on them.  When I think about the people I go to for advice I can see myself using the same words that I heard in the conversation today.

As I reflect on the practice of asking for advice I see it as a way that we can test our inclinations and seek either confirmation we are headed in the right direction or discover alternative ways to handle a specific situation.

In summary I see asking for advice as a STRENGTH because you are seeking to be the best that you can be in the situation.  I invite you to share your experiences or thoughts on asking advice.