Wisdom

Wisdom is a term we use broadly in conversation but severely lack in life application . It's my desire to pursue life with the motivation of becoming wise and I pray the same for others reading.

America has lost it's affinity for wisdom. We have replaced integrity with compromise, morality with free-will, commitment with instant gratification, relationships with self reliance and values with apathy.

It is unfortunate that when one crosses paths with a genuine person it is alarming. We imagine they must be a foreigner of sorts, not yet plagued by the pandemic which has saturated our society. Narcissism has become the norm. We are so easily fascinated with our achievements, our intelligence, our reflection, our intellect. A soul that cares enough to put themselves aside for a simple act of kindness is a characteristic nearly extinct. Making a sacrifice for another pro bono, no guarantee of return...absurd.

What would life be like if we concerned ourselves more with the well-being of our neighbor before our thoughts became centered upon ourselves?

Most of life is consumed with preparing a future for oneself financially, but where is the balance? What is it that motivates you daily? Why do you work rigorously day in and day out? What is the dream and aspiration you foresee as your recompense for this daily grind?

It is not uncommon to spend time planning what we hope will materialize in our future. Often we refer to daily life as "in the meantime". However nearly 75% of our lives are spent in the "meantime" position. During this time it is crucial that wisdom is intentionally sought after. "Meantime" counts.

Wisdom:(wĭz'dəm)

1. The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight.
2. The power or faculty of forming a sound judgment in any matter.

Wisdom has to do with becoming skillful in honoring our parents and raising our children, handling our finances and conducting our sexual lives, going to work and exercising leadership, using words well and treating friends kindly, eating and drinking healthily, cultivating emotions within ourselves and attitudes toward others that make for peace. Threaded through all these items is the insistence that the way we think of and respond to God is the most practical thing we do. In matters of everyday practicality, nothing, absolutely nothing, takes precedence over God.