Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882) was an American essayist, poet, and philosopher. He was a leading voice in America’s transcendentalist movement in the 19th century.
From John 14:23-24: “Jesus answered him, ‘Those who love me will keep My word, and My Father will love them, and We will come to them and make Our home with them. Whoever does not love Me does not keep My words, and the word that you hear is not Mine but is from the Father who sent Me.”
Called to daily worship
Time spent with Father’s Word
Sharing insight about life
His light no longer blurred
Worry replaced by faith
Closeness to Father’s voice
Praising every morning’s peace
His grace offers thee choice
Earthly things mean little
Truth found in Father’s Word
Seeking treasure in Heaven
His mercy freshly stirred
Wisdom gains its foothold
Nourished from Father’s voice
Understanding life’s purpose
His promises rejoice
From Psalm 18:13: “The Lord also thundered in the heavens, and the Most High uttered His voice.”
From James 1:5: “ If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you.”
Life’s distant horizon
Questions sometimes remain
Seeking direction from God
His Word opens wisdom’s lane
Tomorrow’s shadows wait
Doubts filling empty heart
Nourishing grace sustains faith
God’s wisdom offers fresh start
From waves of churning seas
Promised answers shall rise
Embracing God’s blessed love
Wisdom colors daily skies
More struggles shall arrive
Faith’s endurance shares light
Trusting to always just ask
God’s wisdom remaining bright
From the words of American Christian writer, John Eldredge: “Notice that we must ask. And we will sometimes struggle to hear and struggle with what we hear. But personally, it’s worth it. I’m after the path of life–and He alone knows it.”
Everything should be made as simple as possible.
From Proverbs 4:5-6: “Get wisdom; get insight: do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.“
No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.
Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. It may not be difficult to store up in the mind a vast quantity of facts within a comparatively short time, but the ability to form judgments requires the severe discipline of hard work and the tempering heat of experience and maturity.
Calvin Coolidge (1872-1933) was the 30th President of the United States, who served from 1923 to 1929.
Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.
Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option.
Mark Twain (1835-1910) was an American author and humorist. He has often been praised as one of America’s greatest humorists, and American writer William Faulkner called him “the father of American Literature.”
From Ephesians 5:15-16: “Be careful, then, how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil.”
Wisdom’s heart
Filling with light
More than being smart
Spirit’s peace comes each night
Wisdom waits
God’s strength shall come
Patience’s blessed fate
Marching to heavens’ drum
Wisdom’s trust
Shared from above
Faith rises from dust
Calvary bears Christ’s love
Wisdom thrives
Apply God’s truth
Choices breathe alive
Life’s depth replaces youth
Wisdom’s grace
Righteousness roams
Salvation’s birthplace
Heaven’s redeeming home
From Ecclesiastes 10:10: “If the iron is blunt and one does not whet the edge, then more strength must be exerted, but wisdom helps one to succeed.”
The battle of the tongue is won not in the mouth, but in the heart.
From James 1:19-20: “You must understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger, for human anger does not produce God’s righteousness.”
Annie Chapman is an American Christian author and musician.
From James 1:5-6: “If any of you is lacking in wisdom, ask God, who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and it will be given you. But ask in faith, never doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind.”
Journey faces trials
Faith tested by each
Producing endurance
God shall faithfully teach
Wisdom found in God’s Word
Daily lessons speak
Granting transforming grace
Never doubt what He tweaks
Gracious God offers hope
Truth’s new direction
Walking on mercy’s path
Filled with Christ’s perfection
Taste Heaven’s purity
Spirit bringing forth
Trusting in risen Christ
Compass setting, true north
Harvest of righteousness
Sown with seeds to cope
Rising from Calvary
Spirit filled with Christ’s hope
From James 3:13: “Who is wise and knowledgeable among you? Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.”
From Psalm 118:1: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His steadfast love endures forever!”
Rejoice and be glad in our God
His steadfast love endures forever
Giving thanks and praise to the Lord
His goodness shall reign forever
In our distress, God hears each cry
Without fear, we follow His way
His Peace driving away our fears
His Mercy filling up our hearts
His voice calls us to His refuge
Our confidence rests with the Lord
His Word comforting our sorrows
His Love healing our many wounds
From Psalm 118:24: “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
His Holy Son, our cornerstone
Salvation arrives at the Cross
His Grace delivering His love
His righteousness covering sins
God, the Father, blessing Spirit
Through His beloved Son, Jesus
His Wisdom showing us the way
His Manna feeding hungry souls
God’s infinite strength, our fixed Rock
All foes challenging us . . . vanquished!
Rejoice and be glad in our Lord
His steadfast love endures forever
From Psalm 118:29: “O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever.”
Originally published November, 2020.
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