Focus
Breathe in clear thoughts of peace and reflection as you prepare to hear God speak to you through the scripture and the writer. Put aside all the things the world says you have to accomplish today and use this time to rest in God’s presence.
Read
Proverbs 19:24-29
New Revised Standard Version
24 The lazy person buries a hand in the dish,
and will not even bring it back to the mouth.
25 Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
reprove the intelligent, and they will gain knowledge.
26 Those who do violence to their father and chase away their mother
are children who cause shame and bring reproach.
27 Cease straying, my child, from the words of knowledge,
in order that you may hear instruction.
28 A worthless witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
29 Condemnation is ready for scoffers,
and flogging for the backs of fools.
Reflect
Learning is never far from our fingertips. If you’re curious as to what the max speed of a sloth is when threatened, Google it. Maybe you want to learn how to mesh your favorite passions: running and juggling. Type “Joggling” in the YouTube search bar.
Learning can be easy for some, and it is the first step to gaining knowledge. This can be a bit more difficult than learning. Finding out the max speed of a sloth when threatened, isn’t much more than a fun fact or the winning answer at Trivia Night (0.17 miles per hour). Joggling is a bit more detailed. There are steps to learn. Then you must string all of those steps and actions together, and final you have the knowledge to become a Joggler.
Wisdom, however, doesn’t come from a search engine. Wisdom comes from knowing God. Wisdom shines through us when we not only discern God’s will, but when we take that discernment and put it into action for the glory of God’s kingdom.
Pray
Precious Lord, please grant us the ability to not only discern the wisdom that you give all who ask, but also help us to use that wisdom to glorify you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Go with God!
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