This morning I received a message from God. An email of sorts. Right here on my phone. I have very little time in my busy day for reading long scriptures, but I’m making an effort to start my day in the Word. I have an app for that, and it’s super awesome because a different verse is the verse of the day each day, as well as a Proverb each day. One usually applies in some dramatic way to my life.
So today I read Proverbs 3. I was rocking along thinking, oh, this is a good Proverb. Maybe I could write a blog post about trusting God in my life, etc. Then, He smacked me in the head.
Proverbs 3:13
Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
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for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
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She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
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Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
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Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.
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She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.
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By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,
by understanding he set the heavens in place;
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by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.
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My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,
preserve sound judgment and discretion;
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they will be life for you,
an ornament to grace your neck.
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Then you will go on your way in safety,
and your foot will not stumble.
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When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Wisdom. I have recently been feeling like I need to get back to reading, and that I need to make myself read some non-fiction because it’s been several years since my Master’s program was done, and I honestly haven’t learned a darn thing since. (Obviously, Becca teaches me something daily.).
So, I’m posting this out there for accountability. What I need to learn more about is God. A dear friend is sending me a Bible study book. I found another book I’m interested in about Mary and Martha. I am GOING to get those books, and I am GOING to read them. The wisdom I seek isn’t classroom knowledge. It’s the everlasting knowledge. I have become stagnate in my walk with God. If I am to have growth and be a light to those I’m in ministry to at church (middle school youth), then I need to continue to seek Him and learn more about Him.
So! Message received, Lord. I’m gonna work on getting those books and getting into Your Book more as well. I seek wisdom. I’m looking desperately.
Oh and, side-note. I didn’t miss the part about wisdom being left-handed. Maybe another thing I need to learn in my effort to relate to and be a better mommy to Becca is how to use my left hand a little more. Maybe Cody can teach me. 🙂
I’m also seeking gardening wisdom from library books- and am fascinated by our Master Gardener- He sent us this huge windstorm that nearly uprooted this bush (which He planted- I can’t take credit for it at all!), but yet it’s still blooming! Our God truly is an awesome God!
Butterbees and Bumbleflies 