Day 4: Seek Wisdom and Wise Voices.

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Seek Wisdom and Wise Voices. 

“Do you have a few minutes so I could run something by you?”

These words come out of my mouth rather frequently to a handful of people. But it hasn’t always been this way. I haven’t always asked for help or sought out wisdom. What has gotten in the way? 

Pride. 

But after one too many scrapes and bruises, I have proven the proverb correct: “Pride comes before the fall.” (Proverbs 16:18)

Humility is a great gift when we are faced with a hard decision. The decision is hard because we don’t know which way to go. Let’s admit that first. We need help. We need wisdom. We need God. 

Let’s be humble enough to seek wise voices in our lives. And let’s choose those voices wisely. Let’s choose trusted voices that we respect deeply, those that walk with God, and those who have weathered storms while trusting God.   

As you face this hard decision, who is older and wiser that could give you wisdom in this situation? Even if they have not been in this particular circumstance, could they offer a perspective you are lacking? Are there people you respect who have wisdom and creative ideas? Seeking wisdom helps you sort through your emotions, step outside of yourself, and to see what you may not have seen before. 

But again, this requires humility. 

What if you’re not sure who to ask? Ask the all-knowing God. Ask for His wisdom and for wise people in your life. Ask Him to bring to mind someone you can trust. And then come humbly to that person, ready to take notes. God knows exactly what you need to hear and who you need to hear it from right now. 

Today, take a few minutes and write down the names of a few wise people you can trust. Make a plan to talk with them. If no one comes to mind, ask God to help you. He loves to be included in this decision-making process. He loves spending time with you. He loves walking through hard things with you. He loves you. 

God, thank you for giving wisdom, freely and without judgment. You are the fountain of wisdom, knowledge, and understanding and I come humbly to you and ask that you give me wisdom and wise people in my life. I am listening. Amen.

Scripture for Reflection: 

Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

See you for Day 5 tomorrow!