Wisdom Brings Great Reward
Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:5-7
When we pray for wisdom, we may echo these words of King Solomon in today’s promise. Living wisely is important, for wisdom is a protection. Wise people are saved from lots of stupid mistakes and consequences. They have an honorable reputation.
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This doesn’t mean that wise people never make mistakes or are not attacked. In fact, sometimes the wisest people are the focus of the harshest criticism. Even then, however, they will sustain the blows because their reputation goes before them.
Pray that you will hold on to wisdom and gain a good reputation because of it. Then when attacks come, you will be able to stand firm. Wisdom will exalt and honor you.
GOD’S PROMISE TO ME
• You can learn to be wise and develop good judgment.
• Wisdom will exalt and honor you.
MY PRAYER TO GOD
Lord, work in my life to develop wisdom. May I never turn my back on wisdom but always love and embrace it. You have said that when I prize wisdom, it exalts me; when I embrace wisdom, it honors me.
