{"id":3090,"date":"2010-04-08T07:39:10","date_gmt":"2010-04-08T12:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/?p=3090"},"modified":"2011-10-01T08:08:43","modified_gmt":"2011-10-01T13:08:43","slug":"proverbs-soap-blessed-is-the-one-who-pursues-wisdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.momstoolbox.com\/blog\/proverbs-soap-blessed-is-the-one-who-pursues-wisdom\/","title":{"rendered":"Proverbs SOAP: Blessed is the one who pursues wisdom"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Chapter of Proverbs a Day…<\/h2>\n

Scripture: Proverbs 8: 34<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Observation:<\/strong> This section of Proverbs is talking about wisdom. I believe the Bible is saying that those who fervently seek wisdom in the Lord will be rewarded.<\/p>\n

Application:<\/strong> God wants us to pursue Him and crave the wisdom that comes from Him. I need to be sure that I do not grow complacent in my faith and my relationship with my Father, but instead I\u00a0 must continually study, listen and call out for his guidance.<\/p>\n

After reading the Bible in 90 days, I need to re-acclimate myself to slowly taking in portions of the Bible and pondering it, praying about it and letting the wisdom in the words really sink in.<\/p>\n

This morning I read the section for today and then tried to really think about it. Then I presented my requests to God which I felt were applicable to the passage. Then I tried my best to clear my mind of distractions and requests and just sat quietly, trying my best to listen to what God had to say, for 5 minutes. (I am glad to report I even went to 6 minutes before checking the clock.)<\/p>\n

I need to work on my listening after studying. I think that often that is when I really hear God. But without setting aside listening time in my pursuit of wisdom, I thikn I will miss al ot that He wants to share with me.<\/p>\n

Prayer:<\/strong> Lord, thank you for giving me your written word. Thank you for reaching out to me by listening and responding to my prayers. And thank you for reminding me that I can also seek your wisdom by really listening and focusing on you.<\/p>\n

Please guide me as I expand my listening time again. Help me to quiet my talking and hear your voice better.<\/p>\n

Thank you for sharing your wisdom with me, Lord. I want to grow closer to you and farther from the demands of the world that are not in line with your path for me.<\/p>\n

Please, Lord, guide all those reading this today that they might also find the best way to pursue your wisdom. Help all of us to pursue your truth more fervently.<\/p>\n

** I’d love to have you join me in reading a chapter of Proverbs a day<\/a> in April. Feel free to jump in with today’s date!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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