Common Sense Wisdom

Common sense and wisdom are learned in many ways.  We are encouraged to pursue habits that draw wisdom into our daily living and interactions with others.

Think before you speak or act.  Most of us have heard that advice from the time we were small.  When we feel pressured, it is easy to neglect it, but it remains a wise practice to develop.

We all make mistakes but are we willing to learn from those mistakes?  Shame and embarrassment keep some of us from being able to admit and confront our mistakes.  John Newton said, “We serve a gracious Master who knows how to overrule even our mistakes to His glory and our own advantage." The sooner we realize that we are all learning and growing and some of our most important lessons are attached to our greatest failures, the sooner we will humbly accept that God is working for good in all things – including our mistakes.

So turn away from your sins. Turn to God. Then your sins will be wiped away. The time will come when the Lord will make everything new.  (Acts 3:19 NIRV)

Our choice of companions and the people we listen to for wisdom and guidance are also important.  We are told to love everyone and to serve others, but we are advised to wisely select our friends, those with whom we share our heart. 

Applying one simple practice at a time will enable us to walk in wisdom.

Prayer: Loving God, I want to be wise, and I know I have much to learn. Please help me to put into practice the lessons You are teaching me each day.  Amen

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