The Wise Woman Of Abel - Her Legacy Of Prayer

The Wise Woman of Abel - Her Legacy Of Prayer

If you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,

and if you look for it as for silver
and search for it as for hidden treasure,

then you will understand the fear of the LORD
and find the knowledge of God.

For the LORD gives wisdom,
and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

— Proverbs 2:3 – 6

REFLECT ON:	2 Samuel 20:16 – 20.
PRAISE GOD:	For his wisdom, which far surpasses anything we might imagine.
OFFER THANKS:	That true wisdom has nothing to do with intellectual ability but everything to do with humble dependence on God.
CONFESS:	Any laziness that keeps you from searching out God’s wisdom for your own life.
ASK GOD:	To help you treasure his wisdom so that you are willing to actively seek it.

Lift Your Heart

Wisdom has nothing to do with how many “gray cells” you possess. You can be smart as a whip but still full of foolishness. Take a few moments to reflect on this condensed and paraphrased passage from the book of Proverbs (3:13 – 18): “Blessed is the woman who has found wisdom. She has found something more precious than gold. None of her desires can compare with wisdom. For wisdom brings life, wealth, honor, and peace. Wisdom is a tree of life to be gladly embraced.”

Here are a few vital suggestions for cultivating wisdom in your life:

• Pray for it, remembering it is a gift from God.

• Read and meditate regularly on Scripture.

• Surround yourself with wise friends S listen and learn from them. (Consider meeting regularly with a spiritual director.)

• Make quick obedience a hallmark of your spiritual life; it leads to wisdom.

Lord, you are the source of the wisdom that brings life, wealth, honor, and peace. May wisdom be like a growing tree in my life, bearing abundant fruit for your kingdom.