Wisdom…

Wisdom = “Good Sense: Judgment, Accumulated philosophy or scientific learning: Knowledge, Ability to discern: Insight.”

Smart = “having or showing a high degree of mental ability: intelligent, bright.”

Book smart – “is an adjective describing a person whose knowledge greatly derives from Book Learning…as opposed to its wilder sibling Street smart – “also an adjective describing someone who knows how to deal with difficult or dangerous situations, especially in big city environments.”

As you can see, these two travel in similar circles but are actually quite different. One can be book smart and need to be told to come out of the rain. Another can have intuitions and a keen sense of survival but is not quite the scholar. Can we connect the two? I believe we can, with desire, work and help.

Within us lives the ability to possess and grow each of these skills. We just have to have the hunger to do so. Within this past year I began asking for “wisdom” in my prayers. Slowly, I began to notice growth and changes in me and in certain areas of my personality. I also noticed changes in thoughts and how I was processing said thoughts along with applying them to daily situations.

For example: I have been known to be a bit short on patience, especially in situations that scream stupidity, not a trait I’m proud of but still a fact, anyway…I was in the bank ATM line the other day. Lines a mile long, to be expected it’s the 1st of the month. Phew, I finally make it, I’m the next car in line for the ATM machine…I look over and assure Bella the Schnauzer who is thinking we’re stopped I should be able to get out and is looking at me with her big brown eyes full of disgruntled expectation…no, we are both setting in here waiting!!! Anyway, the little gal in the car ahead of me was apparently having some trouble. She was elderly and after what looked like the third attempt at her business I feel the ME start to rise, “come on dear, if you don’t know what you are doing go inside”… the roll of the eyes, slight shake of the head … instantly the wisdom I have been praying for kicked in. No, Seriously!!! I was just as amazed…

I all of a sudden felt her frustration and panic, knowing that there was a long line behind her, and everyone was watching … Pressure starts to build … and with pressure making us more nervous, what happens? Mistakes or additional mistakes to the ones we’re already making. The Lord filled me with compassion, understanding and peace for this poor woman. I quietly sat and waited which I must tell you made my wait so much nicer then what could have been my normal and that would have been climbing on the steering wheel, and complaining in impatient frustration, which by the way would have changed nothing. I knew instantly it was the wisdom I’m learning. The me, I and God work on everyday.

James 1:5 NCV “But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous to everyone and will give you wisdom without criticizing you.”

Proverbs 3:13-15 NCV “Happy is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gets understanding. Wisdom is worth more than silver, it brings more profit than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies.”

Proverbs 1:7 NCV “Knowledge begins with respect for the Lord, but fools hate wisdom and discipline.”

Matthew 7:24 NCV “Everyone who hears my words and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on a rock.”

1 Corinthians 1:30 NCV “Because of God you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God. In Christ we are put right with God, and have been made holy, and have been set free from sin.”

I appreciate the wisdom, peace and joy I am learning to walk in…I hope you will give it a try! The next time you are talking to our Lord, start asking for wisdom…he’ll be thrilled to bless you. It’s gentle and quiet and you don’t even know you’ve started acquiring until you notice a different you…a kinder, easier you! Be Blessed today and as always…Thank you for joining me. 🥰