We all want wisdom.....

As we get older we usually get wiser. This is due to the fact that we have experience situations and events in life that have changed who we are and how we think. Have you ever read a book or article and then read it at a different moment in time and because you were in a different place in your life than before. This happened to me this morning as I was studying Proverbs. A few scriptures really stuck out to me and made me dig a little deeper as my interpretation of them was different than in the past.
      Since our women's group a few weeks ago, I have really been focusing on "wisdom" as I study. Today a few things really stuck out to me. First in Proverbs 2:2 it says we must incline our ear to wisdom and apply our heart to understanding. Then in verse 2:6 we see "For the Lord GIVETH wisdom: out of His mouth comes knowledge and understanding. As I continued to read I found in Proverbs verse 3:13 "Happy is the man that FINDS wisdom, and the man that GAINS understanding.
     Some may wonder were I am going with these three scriptures. As I was reading and these three continuously jumped out at me, I decided to write them all on paper and compare what I was interpreting them as. This is what I came up with. The LORD GIVES us wisdom, however we have to FIND it. How do you find it? You make the decision to live for the Lord. You ask him into your heart as you risen savior and the one who gave you new life. I have never seen a person make this decision to give their life to the Lord and not become a happier person. Henceforth the idea that the Lord gives wisdom and a man who finds wisdom is happy.
    However, it is not hard to look around and find someone who found wisdom and happiness, but lost it. For knowledge and understanding come from the mouth of the Lord. While I believe the Lord truly can speak to us individually, I also believe that it takes growth and maturity in a relationship to understand the still small voice. On the other hand, any one that has chosen to receive the wisdom of life through accepting Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, has the ability to gain knowledge and understanding through the written word, the Bible.
     In 2 Timothy 2:15, we learn we must study to show ourselves approved! So if we open our hearts today and believe that the Bible is truly the word of God, we can GAIN knowledge and understanding. Through this  God given wisdom and sought after knowledge and understanding, we can grow deeper  in our relationship with the Lord and others. Today I challenge you ti dig deeper. Pray for wisdom and seeking a deeper understanding of the wisdom given unto you.
   

PRAISE!!!

Today I had the pleasure of seeing God work once again through the amazing ministry of Mission 615. A few weeks ago, I wrote about my experience driving the bus for afternoon service and how heart wrenching it was to drop families off on the streets afterwards. Well today I picked up in another location, but was able to see many of the families I had driven the previous time while working in the nursery. One encounter made my day even more special than all others today. I heard a lady asking for twin sheets and blankets. I offered to send some for her through the pastor's wife next week. Later as she was picking up children from the nursery, I realized this was the exact same woman who's family was part of the reason I felt so distraught last time. She and her family including three small children  have found a home!! Some may wonder why this is so exciting to me seeing I have really only had a few encounters with this woman. However, it truly excites me because I believe in answered prayers and this is an example of God never leaving those who choose to follow Him!! Week after week she has brought her family to Mission 615 and God has seen her act of faith and provided!!! WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE!