James chapter one verses five and six say, “If any of you
lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without
reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no
doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of sea driven and tossed by the
wind.”
What is wisdom? To some it is gaining knowledge and
education alone. To others it may be becoming wise in the ways of the world or
seeking wisdom to make intelligent decisions. God’s Word says whenever we need
wisdom in anything we should seek God; He alone will give wisdom to us.
I wish wisdom was handed out to every child when they turn 13.
It would certainly help all of life’s events from that point on. Mostly because
those junior high school years are so full of questions and turmoil. Teens are trying
to find out who they are, what they are, and who their friends and enemies are.
They feel like they’re in an eternal maze of emotional trauma!
I remember doing some pretty stupid things in junior high
and on through high school. If you think I’m going to share those here, think
again. My children read these blogs and they’d hold any one of those things against
me forever and ever! Believe me, they would! ;-)
Seriously, I think gaining wisdom has everything to do with
realizing who you are in Christ. It’s when you are able to shatter other
people’s expectations of you and begin to search out your gifts and talents
that you are finally able to see the real you. It’s the freedom you gain when
you finally allow God to open your eyes to the needs of others and begin to put
them above yourself. Possibly, wisdom is opening the window to the world.
How blessed is the man who finds wisdom, and
the man who gains understanding.
For its profit is
better than the profit of silver, and its gain than fine gold.
She is more precious
than fine jewels; and nothing you desire compares with her.
Long life is in her right hand; in her left
hand are riches and honor.
Her ways are pleasant
ways, and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold
of her, and happy are all who hold her fast.
(NASB) Proverbs 3:13-18)
#5 Be Wise
#6 Be less concerned about jobs and busyness and
more concerned about others.
#7 Be a better listener.
#8 Be more Mercy-filled.
#9 Be able to be broken for Christ.
#10 Be a sacrifice with my life, talents and gifts.
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