Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. — Proverbs 19:20

Man proposes, heaven disposes. Most people are quick to offer advice and make big plans. The Wiseman reminds us that getting wise takes a long time and a lot of listening. If you’re like me, it would be best to give your plans a little more time to grow in the light of the Lord before you start them. James, who wrote the part of the Bible about wisdom, tells us that God will give us wisdom if we seek it and don’t doubt. But while we pray for wisdom, let’s also pray for the patience to listen to the Lord’s truth in the Bible, so that when wisdom comes, we can recognize it!

 

Thought

Man proposes, heaven disposes. Most people are quick to offer advice and make big plans. The Wiseman reminds us that getting wise takes a long time and a lot of listening. If you’re like me, it would be best to give your plans a little more time to grow in the light of the Lord before you start them. James, who wrote the part of the Bible about wisdom, tells us that God will give us wisdom if we seek it and don’t doubt. But while we pray for wisdom, let’s also pray for the patience to listen to the Lord’s truth in the Bible, so that when wisdom comes, we can recognize it!

 

Prayer

Almighty God, guide me in your ways and make it clear to me what your plans are for my life. I have a lot of ideas for plans and schemes, but I am aware that they won’t work without you. Lead me to your wisdom, and I’ll work to not only understand it but also apply it to my life with the help of your Holy Spirit. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.