Meditations on "Wisdom"

R Some of us who have lived a long time in addiction often feel that we don’t have much to live for and believe that the opportunity to live life to the full has passed us by.

L This is the season of the year when we prepare our hearts for the annual celebration of Christ’s birth.

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.

To be flexible means that we are adaptable and willing to yield when circumstances require short or long-term change.

We live in a time of war and threats of war between nations.

Stress comes in many areas of life for all of us. We experience what seems like too much pressure at home or at work.

"Live and let live" is one of those slogans that encourage us to consider if our desire for control is becoming an issue we need to deal with.

Just for today I will try to live in conscious contact with God praying only for knowledge of His will and the power to carry it out.

Our pride often keeps us from asking for what we need.

None of us like criticism but all of us should take time to hear what is being said and deal with it.

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.

A sincere person is one who is honest, who doesn’t create false impressions, and who doesn’t operate with selfish motives.