Whence Comes Wisdom

I’m adding a new book to my reading pile. It’s called God’s Wisdom for a Woman’s Life by Elizabeth George. It’s been on my shelf for a while. I’ve obviously read it in the past for there are highlighted areas throughout. But I don’t remember reading it or any of the material within its pages (must have been before my memory loss).

 

Daytona 500 004But what I do know is that I am never filled to the brim with God’s wisdom. My wisdom always seeps in and then I’m stuck with very little. So my objective is to seek God’s wisdom above my own in each area of my life.

 

I love the beginning section of this book. A mere ten pages into the book and Elizabeth is sharing what wisdom is and why it’s important to utilize God’s wisdom. And this is what she says.

 

“Wisdom is skill in living. Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. Wisdom is knowing what to do. Wisdom is the ability to see with discernment. Wisdom is the ability to view life as God perceives it. Wisdom is the God-given ability to see life with rare objectivity and to handle life with rare stability.”[i]

 

Yes, I need all of that and if I can achieve it all through God’s wisdom, then give me a double portion!

 

Wisdom however can seem illusive to some and shines brightly through others. So what makes the difference?

 

James tells us that if we desire wisdom we are to ask (James 1:5). As I’m writing this I wonder when I asked for wisdom. I’m sure I have in the past, but recently, I don’t believe I have.

 

I do ask God for insight into His Words and to be with me as I teach and write, but I don’t specifically ask for His wisdom.

 

So I wonder, is it something we need to continue to ask for?

 

I don’t know for sure, but it seems that the wisest of all men strayed from spiritual living and could have used an extra dose of wisdom. So if it can happen to Solomon, it surely could happen to me. Maybe Elizabeth will cover this in the first chapter of the book.

 

So my first step is to ask God for His wisdom. As a matter of fact, I’m going to make it part of my prayer each day (at least for a while), to see if there is a difference in how my life is going.

 

Maybe that’s the first step you need to make as well. If so, let’s do this together. God’s wisdom will make a difference in our lives. I have no doubt about it.

 

Now don’t get me wrong, I have some wisdom in my life. Age has brought me to a greater understanding of what is a wise action and what is not. But I feel like there is room for improvement. Just like other areas of my spiritual life, there is always room for improvement.

 

So today’s word is wisdom. God’s wisdom. The ability to see life through God’s eyes.

 

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

 

Donna



[i] God’s Wisdom for a Woman’s Life, Elizabeth George, Harvest House Publishers, 2003, page 10.

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