Mom Heart Moments #347

The beginning of wisdom is: Acquire wisdom; and with all your acquiring, get understanding.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT WE FILL OUR minds with biblical wisdom and not just man’s advice. If you want to make wise decisions, you must adhere to the wisdom and insight of Scripture. Wisdom is at the core of living a righteous life and seeing God’s favor unfold.

Don’t be caught in confusion, looking for favor when you have lived unwisely. Choices have consequences. Seeking to become wise and humble, obediently listening to and following godly advice, is the only way to find a centered life with a foundation that will not be shaken.

Moral laws directing us toward purity were given to protect our lives. Staying married, caring for our children, and building a godly heritage by investing time in our children’s lives require choices of obedience. Choosing love and service by modeling our lives after Christ is choosing to live wisely. We cannot compromise the truths and wisdom of God and expect to have the same consequences as if we had followed Him.

God is so very patient and gracious, and He will restore and heal us over time. However, God is not a Santa Claus who hands out answers to all requests just because we want something or have made a mess of something. He has made us in His image and given us the Spirit, so we are empowered to choose obedience, seek excellence of character, work hard, and keep our eyes on Him.

We are called to be stewards of the truth and wisdom He has provided. We must embrace responsibility for our lives. Our responsibility is to listen to His voice and follow His ways if we want to grow in order, strength, beauty, and soundness.

Christianity without godly character is a sham. May we be those who collect, acquire, and hold on to wisdom and obey His ways, so our lives may follow in the pathway of the Lord.

Do you seek wisdom in the voice of God through Scripture?