True Wisdom
5 Get wisdom, get understanding;
do not forget my words or swerve from them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;
love her, and she will watch over you.
7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, [a] get understanding.
8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you;
embrace her, and she will honor you.
9 She will set a garland of grace on your head
and present you with a crown of splendor."
10 Listen, my son, accept what I say,
and the years of your life will be many.
11 I guide you in the way of wisdom
and lead you along straight paths.
12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered;
when you run, you will not stumble.
13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go;
guard it well, for it is your life.
Reflection of Tommy:
Of all the prayers I’ve ever made for myself or others is about seeking God’s wisdom. Although I can gain all the head knowledge in the world but I won’t be able to apply them wisely in my life unless I seek it from God.
Over the years, I’ve seen how God has given me the wisdom in areas of my life that has led me along straight where my steps no longer hampered or stumble when I run (v11-12). I will never find this wisdom somewhere else if not by my fear of the Lord (Prov. 1:7; 9:10) and seeking it from Him.
Dear Father, thank You for Your continual teaching and the wisdom that You brings to me through experience and learning from Your Word. Guide me that I will never stop earnestly seeking this wisdom from You and applying them in every area of my life. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.
