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Seeking Wisdom

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The beginning of wisdom is: Get [skillful and godly] wisdom [it is preeminent]! And with all your acquiring, get understanding [actively seek spiritual discernment, mature comprehension, and logical interpretation]. (Proverbs 4:7, AMP)

The last couple of days we (in Florida), have experienced the wrath of tropical storm Debby.  It has rained and rained and rained, often with no end in sight.  This has made me think, how nice it would be if wisdom could come to me through the rain.  I would love to go outside and drench myself in the wisdom of God.  I would love it, if it just poured down and took little effort on my part to obtain…  But as I study the Scriptures I see that wisdom is sought, it’s something I have to ask for, something I have to go and get!  Here are the Proverbs that lead me to that conclusion!

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Asking for Wisdom

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If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5, AMP)

I don’t know about you but I know that I’m lacking wisdom.  I know that this verse was written for me.  So I’m going to spend a month asking God to increase my wisdom.  I want to spend the month of August in the Proverbs and find wisdom through God’s Word.  Will you journey with me through the Proverbs?  Will you come with me to find the wisdom in God’s Word?  Will you admit that your lacking wisdom?  Let’s go to God together and seek the wisdom that only He can give.

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Pruning Time

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I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.  He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. (John 15:1-2)

Lord, please prune any part of me that is not bearing fruit for You.  May the transforming life of Christ pulsate through my very being as I cling to the nutrients found in the Source of life.

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No More Grumbling

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When Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zaccheus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house.”  And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly.  When they saw it, they all began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner. (Luke 19:5-7, NASB)

Dear Father God, I’m so sorry for the times I have grumbled and complained when I have watched You work in others.  I’m sorry for my critical and judgmental spirit at times.  Lord, I pray that You will help me to be constantly aware of my own sin and my need for Christ.  May I not judge anyone around me but be thankful for the times when You are at work in others.

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Filled with Awe

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They were now on the way up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were filled with awe, and the people following behind were overwhelmed with fear.  (Mark 10:32, NLT)

Lord, the closer I walk with You the more I live in awe of You.  The closer I get to You through reading the Word and applying it to my life, the more secure I feel in the steps I take.  I find comfort in Your peace that passes all understanding.  I find strength in the words You have written to me.  I find joy in Your great faithfulness.  And I find hope in all Your promises.  The closer I get to You the more my life takes on meaning and purpose.

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