A wise heart has to be grown

At today’s Scripture we find some characteristics of a person with a wise heart:

• His mind is clear. Is not a blockhead. Is smart.
• Knows how to hold his tongue. Doesn’t tell lies or spread rumors.
• Forgives and forgets.
• Inspires with his good-natured temper.

Being smart is being able to make good decisions in life. And this cannot be attributed or blamed to nature and nurture only. It is true that you will be better prepared to make good decisions if you were guided properly, but, finally you will have to make your own choices. God provided the Bible to help you to grow. The better decisions you make today, the better prepared will you be to make better decisions in the future. In other words you are building your wise heart by doing the right thing over and over again. And whenever you err, pick yourself up and aim again. Obey God today and you will be able to obey better tomorrow. Your wise heart doesn’t appear magically, it has to be grown.  

Grow a wise heart—you’ll do yourself a favor;

   keep a clear head—you’ll find a good life.

9 The person who tells lies gets caught;

   the person who spreads rumors is ruined.

10 Blockheads shouldn’t live on easy street

   any more than workers should give orders to their boss.

11 Smart people know how to hold their tongue;

   their grandeur is to forgive and forget.

12 Mean-tempered leaders are like mad dogs;

   the good-natured are like fresh morning dew.

(Prov.19:8-12 MSG)

Prayer: Help me to grow a wise heart.  I want to keep a clear head, hold my tongue, be able to forgive and forget, be smart, and good-natured. But I know that I cannot do it all by myself. I need to rely on You to be able to grow and to be more like You. Help me God. Instill in me these qualities. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, today and always, so i will be able to honor You in the way I live.