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On a daily basis, we average about 60,000 thoughts and make 612 decisions, most of which are routine and require little effort. However, we may agonize over others and second guess ourselves repeatedly. Periodically, the mental, physical and emotional battle of “should I or shouldn’t I” grips us in ways that saps our well being and, in some instances, impairs the relationship we have with others. Then, we sheepishly (or not) pray: “God, pleeeze, just figure it out, and let me know when you’re done! Oh, by the way, can you hurry up?”
Wisdom can be defined as having good judgment, insight, a wise attitude, belief or a course of action.
Wisdom allows us to look at disjointed facts, analyze them, and come to the best solution. Philosophically, wisdom makes the best of use of the knowledge that is available. As we incorporate more wisdom in our lives, we can assume that our confidence increases.
So, how do we get wisdom? I suggest that we permit Solomon, who prayed and asked God for wisdom, to be our mentor. The explanation is from the Life Application Bible.
PUT GOD FIRST
If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don’t ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success. (Proverbs 3:4-6) When we have an important decision to make, we sometimes feel that we can’t trust anyone---not even God. But God knows what is best for us. He is a better judge of what we want than even we are! We must trust him completely in every choice we make. Bring your decisions to God in prayer. To succeed, said Solomon, we must put God first in our lives. Keep him in first place in everything you do; then he will crown your efforts with success because you will be working to accomplish his purposes.
Wisdom can be defined as having good judgment, insight, a wise attitude, belief or a course of action.
Wisdom allows us to look at disjointed facts, analyze them, and come to the best solution. Philosophically, wisdom makes the best of use of the knowledge that is available. As we incorporate more wisdom in our lives, we can assume that our confidence increases.
So, how do we get wisdom? I suggest that we permit Solomon, who prayed and asked God for wisdom, to be our mentor. The explanation is from the Life Application Bible.
PUT GOD FIRST
If you want favor with both God and man, and a reputation for good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don’t ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success. (Proverbs 3:4-6) When we have an important decision to make, we sometimes feel that we can’t trust anyone---not even God. But God knows what is best for us. He is a better judge of what we want than even we are! We must trust him completely in every choice we make. Bring your decisions to God in prayer. To succeed, said Solomon, we must put God first in our lives. Keep him in first place in everything you do; then he will crown your efforts with success because you will be working to accomplish his purposes.
Tell me:
1. What benefits do you expect from having more wisdom in your career and life?
2. What are willing to do to gain more wisdom? What are you willing to give up?
2. What are willing to do to gain more wisdom? What are you willing to give up?
Step Into Your Greatness!
2 comments:
Tandelyn - Great article! How did you know what I've been focusing on lately?? Thanks for sharing this with us!
Marcy:
I am happy to know you're focusing on Wisdom. And with that comes understanding.
The wisdom of God is present at all times...just seek it out.
Tandelyn "coach T:
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