Sept 24.99: Light For The Day - "Wisdom"

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
a good understanding have all those who practice it.
His praise endures for ever!
-- Psalms 111:10 (RSV)

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Wisdom -- the knowledge of God -- is a gift from
God. He gives it to all people who come to Him
seeking true understanding. He will not deny
it to anyone, but He will give it in small enough
portions to enable the individual to make sense
of it.

As a person comes to know God better, he or she
will avoid those activities which are self-destructive
and unprofitable. The person receives a deeper
appreciation of the wonder of God in the world. 
Life becomes more meaningful and the person
gains a new understanding of what it means to
be a success.

Life is a privilege which God wants us to value. 
When we turn from Him and pursue our own
selfish desires, we lose sight of the sacredness
of His gift. We may think that we can find
fulfillment in life on our own, but it is through God
and God alone that we can come to know the
wonder of life most fully. 

God is the author of life, and He will bless us with
its richness if we will only let Him. A full and happy
life, rich in meaning and honorable in all ways,
is the prize of any believer who will keep God 
centered in his or her life.

Prayer:
Help me to see the beauty and wonder of this life
you have given to me, O LORD. Open my eyes
so that I might come to know the richness and
fullness you intend my life to have. 
Grant me this, I pray. Amen.

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"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
-- Proverbs 9:10