I have had to make a lot of decisions lately. Decisions
about daily tasks, (To do or not to do homework, THAT is the question….) and
decisions about life, (relationships of every kind: with guys, friends,
roommates, and family.) As I have been praying for wisdom, I started to read
Proverbs last week. It keeps going on and on about “...treasure my commands,
keep my commandments and live, do not forget your father’s teachings…” But then
it encourages you to find wisdom and understanding, and I’m thinking, YES! I need wisdom and understanding! Lord,
speak to me and show me what that is!
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom, and the
knowledge of the Holy One is insight,” says Proverbs 9:10.
What does it mean when it says “fear?” In the first nine
chapters, fear is referred to as a “reverential awe and admiring, submissive fear.”
Essentially, it is to really know God for who he is. He is the Great I Am who
takes care of his children. He is the Provider, Creator, and Savior. He knows
EVERYTHING about us, down to how many hairs are on our head (WOW, because I have
a head FULL of long thick brown hair…) He knows my every thought, word, and
action. He know how much sleep I get (or don’t get!) each night. He knows every
worry, every emotion, and every concern I have ever had. Wow. I am in Awe of
who he is and what he is doing. THAT is the beginning of wisdom, of knowing who
God really is. If we really know who God is and what he can do, why
do we worry about our daily life decisions? Don’t you think the One
who created you to have needs will provide for those needs and desires?
However, the fear of the Lord is only the “beginning of wisdom!”
We must actively seek wisdom by seeking God is every aspect of our daily lives.
Do you actively seek him on a daily basis? I am not talking about do you have a
“quiet time” every day, or pray over your meal. I am talking about hardcore
pursuing to know God and what he wants for you? (CLEARLY this is the Holy
Spirit typing this, because I can honestly say I have not been doing this…) God craves a relationship with you and
wants to show you his amazing plan for your life. Have you decided to write
your own story instead?
He is there through life's decisions, not matter how big or small. Seek Him.
Think on these things… If you have questions, or would like
for me to pray for you, please email me.
