Wisdom To Know

To live with wisdom in recovery requires humility.  We need to acknowledge, “I don’t really know what is best for me but I’m willing to try new ways and learn from the experience of others.”  God is the source of all wisdom and His principles for living can be found in the Bible.  The wisdom we gain will be determined by whether we act on the instructions in God’s Word and the advice of a mentor or friend, or just choose to operate on our own. 

Wise people desire to put God’s principles into effect in every activity of their daily living plus follow the guidance of those who walk with God.  We don’t need advice from people who sound like us and say things we want to hear.  We need to listen to people who are not afraid to contradict our dysfunctional thinking and tell us the truth, even though it may be difficult for us to hear.  

Familiar thoughts often roll around in our heads challenging the truth of what we are being taught.  If we dwell on old thought patterns, we will soon find ourselves feeling discontented.  A solid life in recovery requires that we learn to think and act in new ways and develop a wise heart. 

Dear friend, take my advice; it will add years to your life.  I’m writing out clear directions to Wisdom Way, I’m drawing a map to Righteous Road.  I don’t want you ending up in blind alleys, or wasting time making wrong turns.  Hold tight to good advice; don’t relax your grip. Guard it well—your life is at stake!  (Proverbs 4:10-13 MSG)

Prayer:  Loving God, I ask You for wisdom to choose the right path forward for me.  Help me to trust Your guidance in all my affairs and listen to people who live their lives based on the wisdom of Your Word as recorded in the Bible. Amen