Lent Day 9 - Be Wise

Get wisdom; develop good judgement. Proverbs 4:5

Unlike personality or talent, wisdom is not inherent in us. We learn to be wise through reading, understanding and, even more importantly, applying God’s word.

This is far more valuable than any academic achievement. Sometimes we are tempted to follow our worldly desires without asking God to show us the right road to take.

That invariably leads us into a trap, which holds us until we recognize it and are willing to repent and begin again. How wonderful that we have a God who understands our weaknesses and who is willing to forgive and let us make a fresh start.

As parents, our purpose is to impart wisdom to our children to help them make wise decisions.

When they ignore us and make a mess of things, we try not to say, ‘I told you so!’ Instead, we go on patiently loving them, guiding them and helping them to learn from their mistakes.

God’s commandments on how to live our lives wisely are as vital to us today as they ever were. They guide us in the right ways, and if we pray and reflect on the choices we make, we can learn to grow in his wisdom.

Taken from Be by Fiona Castle and Friends

A 365 devotional that encourages women to live all out for Jesus in the midst of their busy lives.

Jesus gave us the greatest love of all. We are called not just to keep it to ourselves, but to overflow with that love to others. But how can we really do that in the busyness of our lives?

In these daily devotions, women from many walks of life share insights on scripture and practical life lessons to gently encourage you to live for Jesus, and to be more like him in your thoughts, character, and actions.

Discover godly wisdom that will help you navigate the world as a Christian woman and live out God’s unique purpose for your life.

Pray

Lord, teach me your wisdom in the way I live my life today.