Father in heaven, introduce me to your daughter, Wisdom. She dwells with prudence and finds knowledge and discretion. She understands that fearing you is hating evil. She knows that you hate pride and arrogance, along with the ways of evil and perverted speech. She gives sound counsel to the kings’ decrees and to the princes … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God knows the way to wisdom, “And he said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” (Job 28:28 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Omniscient and merciful God, there is none like you who grants understanding and discernment to your children. Wisdom calls out for me from the city gates. She raises her voice at the crossroads I face. She begs me to learn prudence and good sense. She speaks noble things. Her mouth utters truth. Her words are … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because wisdom is more valuable than coral, crystal, or pearls, “No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal; the price of wisdom is above pearls.” (Job 28:18 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
My heavenly Father, your Word is treasure and life for me. I store up your commandments and follow your precepts that I may know life abundantly. They are the apple of my eye, and I seek to bind them on my fingertips and share them abroad. I call your wisdom my sister and insight an … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because God is the source of all wisdom, “But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?” (Job 28:12 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
All-knowing, holy God, keep me on the path my parents taught me to walk: the stepping stones of hard work, integrity and honor. When I walk, let them lead me. When I lie down, let them watch over me. When I awake, let me hear them speak to my heart. Turn me away from sin … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Job warns us to scrutinize the advice of others, “How you have counseled him who has no wisdom, and plentifully declared sound knowledge!” (Job 26:3 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday
Almighty, infinite Father, my desire is to live a life pleasing to you. I pray your Holy Spirit steers me clear of these things that you hate, seven that are an abomination to you. Search me and remove any haughty ways. Create a shared hatred for lies and for shedding innocent blood. Well up against … Read more
Today is a beautiful day, because Job pushed back against the accusing arguments of his ‘friends,’ “Oh that you would keep silent, and it would be your wisdom!” (Job 13:5 ESV) Wisdom #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday