WISDOM

I sat down this morning to read my “Best Yes” book and to think on what to write.  The chapter reminded me of my nephew.  You see he is a spunky kid, one that is on the go all the time.  At times he will have fabulous manners, say yes mam no mam, open the car door for the girls, but at times he may have a brain fog and do something crazy.  His main goal for the past two years was to go to college, however his ACT scores weren’t high enough.  Being a reading specialists I got the job of raising his reading scores.  We literally started at the bottom.  He had to raise his score 7 points.  At first he wasn’t as serious, but the rise in scores a few points made him understand that when you show up for practice it pays off.  He studied and studied.  I’m sure you know what the outcome was?  He got the best YES answer he raised his scores! 

We all want to gain wisdom.  We want to live our days on this earth learning so that our outcome will score us the most points.  The bible tells us that wisdom takes practice.  It takes hard work.   We can’t be lazy.  It takes continues showing up everyday and following through. Some days we may have challenges that set us back, however we can’t quit we must try again.  It may be a slow process it may take days months years, but the end result is worth the work. 

Proverbs 2:1-11 NIV 

My son, if you accept my words
 and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom
 and applying your heart to understanding—

3 indeed, if you call out for insight
 and cry aloud for understanding, 4 and if you look for it as for silver
 and search for it as for hidden treasure,

5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
 and find the knowledge of God.6 For the Lord gives wisdom; 
 from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7 He holds success in store for the upright, 
 he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless,8 for he guards the course of the just
 and protects the way of his faithful ones.9 Then you will understand what is right and just
 and fair—every good path.

10 For wisdom will enter your heart, 
 and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

11 Discretion will protect you, 
 and understanding will guard you.

Wisdoms starting point is God and His revealed word.  It is the source of knowledge and understanding.  Wisdom is Gods gift to us.  He gives it to those who earnestly seek it.  It takes effort to find it and use it.  The pathway to wisdom is strenuous; it is a constant process of growing. 

Keep your purpose in life clearly in mind and God will lead the way with His wisdom. You will raise your score with God!

(The Best Yes, Lysa Terkeurst, Chapter 9-Showing Up to Pracitce)