Happy Friday, Friends!
I hope and trust this post finds you all having a great day as a glorious new day is dawning in my Sweet Home Alabama!
Earlier this week I was reading the Bible Study I referenced last week, Gaining Godly Wisdom. The study was written by the YouVersion team, and it is remarkable! When I read what I am about to share, I immediately thought of all of you…I hope you find the message I am going to share as valuable as I do!
Before sharing excerpts from this outstanding plan, I want to ask you, what are you filling yourself with every day? We know “what’s in the well always comes up in the bucket”…so what are you filling your well with? With “What Will Your Influence Be…?” we focus so much on what our influence will be in the lives of others however it is what first influences us that determines what our influence will be in the lives of others. None of us can pour from an empty cup and what is within us determines what flows from us. Please thoughtfully consider what you are filling yourself with every day and intentionally choose the things you allow to fill your well!
O.K., I am now going to share excerpts from this Bible Study. The daily devotional was titled “Wisdom from Proverbs.” It stated in part:
“While there are dozens of verses that mention wisdom in this book [Proverbs], we’ll focus on some and glean as much truth as we can about wisdom.
Proverbs 12:15 NLT
Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others.
Listening to others brings wisdom. Sometimes we are too close to a situation or have already decided what to do, but we’re wise to listen to the thoughts, insights, and suggestions of godly people in our lives. Even if the advice is unsolicited, wisdom will consider it anyway and decide if it’s worth heeding.
Proverbs 13:10 NCV
Pride only leads to arguments; but those who take advice are wise.
Too often people think they truly have all the answers, but even the people we consider to be wise receive advice. That’s how they grew to be wise! We all have room to grow, so let’s put aside a prideful mindset in order to become wise.
Proverbs 16:16 ESV
How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to
be chosen rather than silver!
Nothing this world has to offer can compare with the wisdom we can receive from God and others. We may enjoy temporary pleasures, including possessions and money, but employing wisdom in our decisions will bring a greater return. There’s no price tag we can put on God’s peace manifesting itself on a truly wise person.
Proverbs 19:20 NIV
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be
counted among the wise.
The essence of this verse is that we should never stop seeking to grow in the area of gaining wisdom. We can never get to the place where we think, “Yep, I’ve got all the wisdom I need!” Life will continue to change, and we’ll have to learn to maneuver in new ways. The way we do this successfully is to never stop learning and growing in the area of becoming wise.
Proverbs 4:5-6 NASB
Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away
from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will guard you; love
her, and she will watch over you.
One of the most vital aspects of walking in wisdom is that it actually protects and guards us. What an amazing thought! It’s not that our lives will be 100% problem free, but when we do seek to walk in wisdom, our wise choices will actually prevent a lot of unnecessary hardship.”
Powerful!!! I hope this lesson speaks to your heart half as much as it speaks to mine! Regardless, please thoughtfully, intentionally, choose the things you will pour into yourself every day! They are creating the life you live!
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if there is ever anything I can do for you or your family. I will always help you any way I can. You can reach me at kevin@whatwillyourinfluencebe.com.
Have a great day, a wonderful weekend, please cherish your precious families, and please stay well! 😊
Kev
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