WHAT'S IN A NAME?

 

Isaiah 33:6

 

"And he will be the stability of your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is Zion's treasure." ESV 

 

Fearing the Lord is giving total respect to His divine authority. Do we have true fear of the Lord? Is so, we have access to His vast storehouse of blessings, His wisdom, His knowledge, His power. Can we grasp what glorious treasures He longs to give us, if we will give to Him the glory and honor that belongs to Him?

 

Lord, we offer up to You all honor, glory, and praise for Your almighty splendor and unequalled magnificence. We are humbled by Your gift of free access to all Your blessings, Your knowledge, and Your wisdom. Help us to be clothed with the righteousness from Jesus' own blood, so that we will have the key to Your unfathomable riches. In Your glorious name we pray, Amen.

 

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LOVE A GOOD MYSTERY?

 

 

Colossians 2:3

 

"In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." ESV 

 

The mysteries of God are so intriguing. We spend a lot of time studying and praying that these mysteries will be revealed to us. The news is, God's mysteries have already been revealed to us. They are all contained in Jesus Christ. God has placed ALL of His wisdom and knowledge in His Son. If we seek the Son, we will find Him. He will reveal His wonderful mysteries to us as we walk along with Him.

 

Lord, thank You for making the way for us to know the fullness of Your wisdom and knowledge. Help us to seek You with our whole hearts so that we know You and receive mysteries You reveal to us. In Your name we pray, Amen.

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WHO IS WISE IN THIS WORLD?

 

James 3:13

 

"Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom." ESV 

 

There are many self proclaimed teachers who speak with great eloquence and convincing words. God's word says it takes more responsibility for a teacher called by Him. There must be not only evidence of wisdom and knowledge through speech, but wisdom that is evident in holy living every day. Wisdom, humility, and righteous living identifies the true teachers of God.

 

Lord, we thank You that You have called some of us to be teachers that can be used to bring others to a deeper faith in You. Help us Lord to discern those who are truly called by You. We pray in Your name, Amen.

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WE THINK WE'RE SO SMART!

 

1 Corinthians 1:21

 

"For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe." ESV 

 

Human wisdom has never and will never be capable of understanding God. Knowing and understanding God can only be known through His desire to make Himself known. By choosing to reconcile mankind to Himself by sending His Son, Jesus Christ, God has allowed us to know Him. We accept Jesus Christ and seek to be like Him, and we will know God.

 

Lord, sometimes we rely on our own wisdom to understand spiritual and temporal things. Please forgive us for that. Help us to seek the Lord Jesus Christ so that we will know You more fully while we are here on this earth. In His name, Amen.

 

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SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE!

 

Proverbs 13:10

 

"By insolence comes nothing but strife, but with those who take advice is wisdom." ESV 

 

If we insist that we have the answers, that we need no further information, that we know all there is to know, we are close minded and full of pride. We can have our own beliefs, but if we listen to those that we know to be full of Godly wisdom, we will gain more than we ever thought or imagined. We are never so wise that we don't need more of God's wisdom.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for being full of pride and believing we have all the answers. Help us to surround ourselves with Godly people who are full of Your wisdom, and to have the humility to accept the Truth You so long to reveal to us. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

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WHEN THE WORLD'S WISDOM GOES BUST

  1 Corinthians 1:19 "For it is written, 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart.'" ESV 

 

Earthly knowledge and wisdom have grown by leaps in bounds. We get so impressed by the things that are discovered and explained by today's men of respected expertise. As Christians, we understand that the knowledge and wisdom of this world cannot reconcile us to God nor lead us to God. The world's wisdom is temporary and it will disappear along with the rest of the world's wood, hay, and stubble when Christ comes for us.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask for Your true wisdom and knowledge so that the Life You give will fill our souls and bring us safely home to You. Give us awareness of those things that get us distracted and caught up in the wisdom of this world. We ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

 

 

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KNOWLEDGE 101

  Proverbs 1:7 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction." ESV 

 

Of all the knowledge mankind can obtain, it is worthless unless it is connected at the foundation to the fear of the Lord. The fear of the Lord is the most important knowledge. Recognizing God is all in all will result in total trust that God will give us the knowledge that gets us to Him. To fear the Lord is not to be afraid of Him. It is an all encompassing reverence and humble acceptance that He is Knowledge.

 

Heavenly Father, help us to search ourselves to see if we have the reverence and acceptance that leads us to the wisdom and knowledge that takes us to eternal life with You. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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FAR BETTER THAN THE OWL

 

James 1:5

 

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." ESV

 

We all want to be wise don't we? Wisdom is a spiritual understanding of the mind of God. He will lavishly give us wisdom if we ask Him with a sincere heart. With His wisdom, we will more fully understand the situations we encounter and the events going on in this world. More importantly, we will know more of Him. To the owls of this world, what do you think about that?

 

Heavenly Father, we come to You will humble and sincere hearts asking for Your gift of wisdom. We desire to understand and know You in a deeper way. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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WISDOM AND CONTROL ARE BROTHERS

 

 

Proverbs 19:11

 

"Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense." ESV

 

Good sense is applying knowledge in an insightful, true, and discerning way. Using good sense, wisdom, when we are being criticized or belittled by others causes us to endure with peace and confidence that is working out His plan. We can let many disturbing offenses roll off our backs. God is pleased with that.

 

Heavenly Father, so often we have failed to use right thinking, the wisdom, You have given us when we are in an angering situation. Forgive us, Lord. Help us to use wisdom and to just let offenses roll of our backs. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.

 

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WALKING PARTNERS

 

Proverbs 13:20

 

"Whoever walks with the wise, becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm." ESV

 

To walk with someone is so much more than an occasional stroll. It is to spend time with, be attached to, and take on the ways of those with whom we walk. We become like them. As Christians, we are around people of all kinds, but we watchfully and carefully choose with whom we walk.

 

Heavenly Father, we stand in need of discernment so that we will walk with those who will bring us closer to you, and to still be able to witness and to be living testimonies to those who may not be good for us be like. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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GOD GAVE US WHAT?

 

 

2 Timothy 1:7

 

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." ESV

 

 

 

The Gospel was not given in the same way as the Ten Commandments on Mt. Sinai, where there was great fear and trembling. The Gospel came through the unfathomable price of Jesus Christ loving us so much that He died for us so that He could take the punishment for our sin. If we acknowledge that we are in need of salvation from our sin, accept what He did on the cross for us, turn from sin and follow Him, we will have the power to love as He did, and the courage and wisdom to live the life of righteousness.

 

Heavenly Father, we forget that we have the same power, love, and wisdom that You have if we walk solely in Your Holy Spirit. Help us to increase our faith so that we will let You fill us with Your power, fearlessness, and wisdom. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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IT JUST DOESN'T STOP

 

 

Romans 11:33

 

"Oh, the depth of his riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways!"

 

Eternity cannot be measured. Nor can the wisdom and knowledge of God, because it is eternal.

We cannot begin to even search for it because it is to vast for our limited minds. The ways of God are beyond any ability for us to understand with our physical senses or our human knowledge. That makes us want to trust Him more and cast all our cares on Him, because He can make it all come out in a beautiful and glorious way.

 

Heavenly Father, how we praise and magnify Your name and Your unsearchable greatness. Help us to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit to be able to discern just a foretaste of how magnificent You really are. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

          

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CRITICAL PARTNERS

 

 

Job 28:28

"And he said to man, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'" ESV

Sin came because doing things our way was more desirable than God's wisdom. The consequence was our separation from God. Being in reverent awe and respect of God is the doorway to wisdom. It is then, we will be listening and being obedient to Him. Then we will become more and more separated from evil and closer to the place where we can see and understand the Truth.

Heavenly Father, we recognize that we are born in sin. Give us an increased hunger to follow You in Your wisdom rather than our own way of thinking. Fill us with the Holy Spirit who will lead us to understanding of the Truth and far away from evil. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.

         

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A WORD TO THE WISE

 

 

Ecclesiastes 1:18

"For in much wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow." ESV

The more wise we become, the more we can see the sinfulness of the human heart and the devastation it has on God's creation. It is a truly sad revelation that wisdom brings us. Understanding what is happening in the world around us and seeing it through God's eyes causes us to grieve along with Him.

Heavenly Father, we pray for wisdom so that our eyes will be open to Truth. It is by Your wisdom that we see with spiritual eyes, and by the Holy Spirit that we are guided by that Truth. We pray in the name of Jesus, Amen.

         

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WISE GUYS

 

 

Proverbs 3:7

"Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil." ESV

If we allow ourselves to be guided by our own human wisdom, we will find ourselves falling short, missing the mark, and headed down the wrong street. If we trust in the Lord's wisdom, even when we don't understand it, we will find peace, strength, and refreshment.

Heavenly Father, forgive us for trying to get through some things in this life guided by our own wisdom. We thank You that You have given us minds that can think, reason, and learn. But we can only do these things through our senses and our senses tell us about what we are experiencing right now. We cannot know what is going to happen tomorrow, or what others are doing today that might affect us. Help us to open up to receive the fullness of Your Holy Spirit so that Your wisdom will guide us, even when we don't understand. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

         

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GOD ONLY

Job 12:13,14   To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his. What he tears down cannot be rebuilt; the man he imprisons cannot be released." NIV   "With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. Behold, he breaketh down, and it cannot be built again; he shutteth up a man, and there can be no opening." KJV   God has all wisdom to design and create perfectly, and all power and strength to bring it about without flaw. Anyone who believes he can bypass or escape from God is a fool. If God destroys something, it cannot be rebuilt without His will to do so. If a person is bound up or imprisoned, only God can set him free.   Heavenly Father, we recognize You as the great I AM who is all powerful, all knowing, and present everywhere. Help us to be more reverent of Your awesome grandeur and supremacy. Help us to decrease as You increase in our lives. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.         ©2012 Daily Grace Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC drbobbijo@yahoo.com http://insidetheshrink-dailygrace.blogspot.com/ No Copyright Infringement Intended Personal Use Only

WE REFLECT THE COMPANY WE KEEP

 

 

Proverbs 13:20

"Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm." NIV

"He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed." KJV

Our moral character will always be a reflection of the company we keep. The way we talk is one of the first ways others can tell the kinds of people with whom we associate. Is our speech clean, uplifting, and positive or is it sprinkled with negative, unclean, degrading words that would make Christ flinch? Our attitude shows whether we speak or not. Remember, body language speaks volumes. Our natural way is to be attracted to people with whom we feel comfortable, or who make us feel better about ourselves. These are not always the best people with whom to associate, for they may be fools (weak minded, lacking good judgment, followers). The true Christian seeks to associate with those who are wise in the things of God and wise to the ways of the world. They are those who help us steer away from foolish things that will drag us down, and help us stay on the path that makes us wise. Who do we spend our time with as companions and friends? We will speak and act like them.

Heavenly Father, we ask that You would show us where we are in regards to our friends and associates. Help us to put ourselves in the company of wise and Godly people and stay distanced from fools and morally impaired people. Give us hunger to be more Christlike and not worldly. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

       

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THE WAYS OF THE LORD ARE RIGHT

 

Hosea 14:9

"Who is wise? Let them realize these things. Who is discerning? Let them understand. The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them." NIV

"Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? Prudent, and he shall know them? For the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein." KJV

As Christians, we all have struggles and we may even fall. But we have a God who loves us and walks with us and sets us back on the path when we stray. But, for those who choose to live their lives on their own, without Jesus Christ, it is a vastly different result. Without a loving God at their side, they walk alone and, without any assurance. They inwardly tremble, hoping someone will have a heart of kindness to come and help them with their problem. When the unsaved get into trouble for not following the world's laws, they are at the mercy of the world's justice system. They may pay for their wrongdoing here on earth, but they will walk the streets still unsaved and unforgiven, walking toward eternal darkness. For them, there is no hope. They are unwise, making up their own beliefs that all is well.

Heavenly Father, how can we ever thank You enough for showing us Your just and true ways so that we can put our trust in You during good times and bad. Give us the boldness to let those who are unsaved know there is a better way that gives hope, a foundation of peace, that leads to eternal life. In Jesus' name, Amen.

           

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ASK FOR WISDOM

Do any of us feel we are wise? Wisdom is a precious understanding
of the mind of God that He will lavishly give us if we ask sincerely.
With His wisdom, we can more fully understand the situations we
encounter and the events going on in the world.

Heavenly Father, we humbly come to you, asking for wisdom so that
we will understand your ways and know you in a deeper way. In
Jesus' name.

Read James 1:5

"If any of you lack wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously
to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." (NIV)

"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men
liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." (KJV)

    
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WISDOM BEGETS PATIENCE

Wisdom is the ability to apply knowledge in an insightful, true, and
discerning way. When we have wisdom and trying situations come
our way, we can endure them with peace and confidence that God
is working out His plan. We can let many disturbing offenses roll off
our backs. God is pleased with that.

Read Proverbs 19:11

"A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an
offense." (NIV)

"The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression." (KJV)