My Father's Advice

DAY 2- Proverbs 4

I need to do a better job of listening to my Father's instructions so I can gain understanding, wisdom and life. It's the wisdom that seems to elude me most, yet it's the thing I most desire (ironic, huh?). If I had to take a cold, hard inventory of my life, I'd say that I was fairly lacking in the wisdom department. Sure, I've acquired some knowledge, but not enough wisdom.

Today in Proverbs 4, verses 6-9 tell me that wisdom will protect me. From myself? From others? From the world? I think from all of those and more. I should forsake all other goals and ambitions in order to pursue understanding. This in turn will bring me honor and grace.

Wisdom will help me walk a straight course and keep me from stumbling. That would be a nice change! It will help me avoid the crooked path of the wicked.

Verses 24-27 remind me that I need to guard my heart from corruption, evil, impurity, etc. Too many times I allow myself to get caught up in, or even initiate, gossip, slander, or unclean humor. Forgive me, Father, and help me to seek Your wisdom and Your path.