Wisdom

Have you ever gone through a period of time in your life where it seems as though whichever way you choose is not necessarily wrong, but you are just not sure which way is the best?  I have been praying and seeking God for Wisdom.  I am in a place in my life where I am refusing to settle for the "Ishmael"; I want the "Isaac".  I think this in itself is Wisdom!  Wanting and being willing to wait (for what seems like a very long time!) for the very best, for the promise of God, rather than conjuring up my own blessing.

I have noticed an ugly pattern in my life.  It is impatience.  I don't mean to be impatient, but it seems that I wait and wait and wait for God to move and then, just before, I "throw in the towel" on God and jump back in to the driver's seat and steer myself into a man-made replica of the promise and blessing of God.

Am I alone in this?  I think not...  I have come to the conclusion recently, that I do this because of a lack of wisdom, rather than a lack of patience.  Have you ever heard the saying "fools rush in"?   The Bible speaks of the fool as one who lacks Godly wisdom and understanding.  There are many times (far too many) that I fall into this category.  I forget to ask for wisdom.  I forget to ask for discernment.  Sometimes, I refuse to listen.   Fool!  

Proverbs 9:4 Whoever is simple (easily led astray or wavering), let him turn in here!  As for him who lacks understanding, Wisdom says, Come, eat of my bread and drink of my spiritual wine which I have mixed.  Leave off simple ones and live!  Walk in the way of insight and understanding.    I, obviously have "turned in here", in reference to the gift of grace.  I read the Word, sit under the teaching, attend Bible studies, pray etc., all of which increases wisdom and understanding.  But, I believe (and have searched the Scriptures and found this to be true), that we are to ask God  for wisdom.  DAILY!!!!

He who lacks wisdom, let him ask.  Sounds pretty clear to me!  We are to seek wisdom as that which is more precious than rubies, diamonds or pearls.  Remember, when this was written, they didn't have jewelery stores on every corner.  I have to admit, I have not sought wisdom as I ought.  I occasionally remember to ask.  I needed the reminders today from Proverbs that wisdom is profitable for all of life.  That  He who heeds instruction and correction is( not only himself )in the way of life, but also is a way of life for others.  (Prov 9:17) 

I want length of days, favor with God, insight, understanding, everlasting riches and certainly, I want to be a way of life for others.  I want Wisdom and all that it brings.  How about you?

Father, I ask you for your wisdom, for your insight,and for your discernment in my life.  I thank you, that when I lack anything, you bid me to come to you and ask, knowing that I will receive.  You withhold nothing good from me.  You do not give me a stick when I ask for a fish.  I am your daughter, you withhold nothing good and beneficial from me.  I thank you Father, in the name of Jesus.  Amen