Armloads of life!

You need to value wisdom. It is better than money. Wisdom makes real life possible. A life of justice, a righteous life. A life of sanity, goodness, love, virtue, common sense, straight talk and honesty. There is no better way of living. It starts with what is called the “Fear of God” and it means hating evil. It builds your personality to be healthy, harmonious, fair, purposeful. Any distraction or shortcut from that will end up making your life miserable.

“I am Lady Wisdom, and I live next to Sanity;

   Knowledge and Discretion live just down the street.

The Fear-of-God means hating Evil,

   whose ways I hate with a passion—

   pride and arrogance and crooked talk.

Good counsel and common sense are my characteristics;

   I am both Insight and the Virtue to live it out.

With my help, leaders rule,

   and lawmakers legislate fairly;

With my help, governors govern,

   along with all in legitimate authority.

I love those who love me;

   those who look for me find me.

Wealth and Glory accompany me—

   also substantial Honor and a Good Name.

My benefits are worth more than a big salary, even a very big salary;

   the returns on me exceed any imaginable bonus.

You can find me on Righteous Road—that’s where I walk—

   at the intersection of Justice Avenue,

Handing out life to those who love me,

   filling their arms with life—armloads of life!

(Prov.8:12-21 MSG)

Prayer: I love You God. Thanks for Your wisdom. Thanks for sanity, for letting me experience real justice, discretion, virtue from the heart and applied to my living. Your wisdom makes life beautiful and enjoyable. I am glad I know You. Thank You Lord. I don’t want to keep this knowledge for myself. Let me share it whenever I can.