31 Days of Wise Word - Day 2

My evening is night for most, so I apologize. . . I did not forget though! I will work on my timing!

So, to start with, you will not get any of Angela's words of wisdom - I have none, but I know where I can find them - the Bible! The book of Proverbs is full of words of wisdom from our Heavenly Father. Proverbs 1:2 tells us that the purpose of Proverbs is to teach people wisdom and discipline. We can LEARN to have wisdom and disciplined lives! "Their (Proverbs) purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair." (Prov. 1:3 NLT). In addition, the Bible says that anyone who is simple can have insight and that the young can have knowledge and discernment. Wise people will become wiser and those with understanding will receive guidance just by exploring the meaning in the proverbs and parables. God wants us to have wisdom! He extends it to us and He tells us that if anyone lacks wisdom, all they have to do is ask Him for it and believe that He can and will give it (James 1:5).

Wisdom is something we have to acquire, though, and not something we already have. We must ask and then we must listen and follow what we hear. At times, wisdom might seem contrary to what we think is right. Other times, we may not even want to follow God's advice and direction, but God tells us that following wisdom leads to successful lives (Prov. 1:3). It will bring us grace and honor (Prov. 1:9). It will also allow us to live in peace, untroubled by fear of harm (Prov. 1:33). He also tells us that the simpleminded ignore His words of wisdom and do what seems right in their own eyes. We know that kind of life leads to destruction and death - not the promises God gives to those who follow Him. So ask yourself, "how can I be successful, full of grace, have honor and live in peace and safety?" Then read Proverbs chapter 1, and receive the wisdom God wants all of His children to have.