Wisdom doesn't come from me!

Proverbs 28:26

He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe. 

Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. 

Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. (NIV)

Proverbs 19:20
Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. 

1 Corinthians 1:30
It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. (NIV)

James 3:17
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. (NIV)

Ultimately God is our wisdom. We can not find it aside from Him. Praise God He has given us His word and instructions that we don't have to be lacking. 

Study His word today. It will bring you peace, it will bring you life. You will never regret studying Gods word. 

Blessings. 

Counsel of the wicked

Psalm 1:1-3

Blessed is the man who does not walk in counsel of wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers, but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by the streams of water, which yields fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. 

Some days I find my primary focus is on myself, the things I think I need, the things I think I need done, my timetable, my desires for my life. Usually when I see this verse I think I shouldn't walk in counsel of those wicked people all around me.  But today I looked a little deeper. I am wicked. 

Jeremiah 17:9

The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?

Why am I walking in my own counsel?  Why am I trying to counsel myself on all the things that need to be set straight in my life?  I have a great God who has lovingly given me a beautiful book to seek counsel from. I have a gracious God who lovingly and patiently listens to my every word and comforts me. Why would I listen to the wicked counsel that comes from my own deceitful heart when I have a King who desires to lead me on the right path?  Why would I choose to go my own way when His way will lead me to peaceful streams and success in His goals for my life. Goals He designed for me. 

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

So today I will bring my mind back to focusing on  the beautiful words God has given us and take the focus off me and delight myself in the LORD. 

Blessings