Walking Wisely

From Rose

    Summarized and Specially Arranged by:

      Ms. Rosalinda P. Dublin
      By: Charles F. Stanley
      Edited Presentation
      By: Rosalinda P. Dublin

    Through In Touch Ministries

    Have you ever thought about how you live your life?
    From God's perspective we live our lives in one of two ways:

    WISELY or UNWISELY.

    God's laws are perfect. They protect us, make us wise, and give as joy and light. God's law as are pure, eternal and just. They are more desirable than gold. They are sweeter than honey dripping from a honey-comb. For they warn us away from harm and give success to those who obey them.
    (Psalm 19:7-11)

    Have you ever caught yourself wondering;

    "What is God up to in my life?"
    "Why are there so many heartaches and difficulties?"
    "Couldn't God step in and change my circumstances?"

    Yes, GOD can change anything that affect our lives!

    However, often a change of circumstances is not what we need. What we need is REAL WISDOM to face the heartache and difficulties of our world. We also need to make a commitment to stay the course when life becomes difficult. This requires godly wisdom. For too many people give up when the going gets rough. They seek an easier and faster way through life's challenges. But when troubles come, God wants us to gain how to seek Him and rely on His wisdom.

    Is WISDOM needed only in times of difficulty?

    NO..

    If we fail to gain God's wisdom for our lives, then even in times of blessing, we will drift spiritually in our devotion to Him. We also will risk missing

    His BEST!

    There are people who are struggling in the aftermath of a poor decision. Many, with pleading eyes, have asked,

    "What can I do to change all of this?"

    "How do I begin again after I have fallen to temptation?"

    "Is there any hope for my life?"

    The answer is YES. There is always HOPE when God is involved. The way we begin is through prayer and devotion to God. This is where we can be the most vulnerable and open to God. Prayer also provides the right opportunity for us to gain God's wisdom for every situation we face. There will be times when we make mistakes. However, even then, especially when we ask God to show us where we have taken a wrong turn. At times, we may wonder, "Lord, why am I having to face such heartache or trial?" But God is near to us. He provides the wisdom we need even when grief and fear constrict our hearts. If we turn to him in faith and cry out to Him, He will give us the ability to make wise decisions. Faith is crucial to gaining the wisdom of God.

    If you are faced with a difficult choice or challenge, God will provide the wisdom you need to make the correct decision, BUT YOU MUST BELIEVE HE WILL.

    How do we gain God's wisdom for our lives?

  • 1. We gain wisdom when we seek God.

    This is where faith enters. We must believe, as James instructs us, that if we go to God with even the smallest detail, He will hear our prayer and answer it. He answers in one of three ways: yes, no or wait. If we sense His silence, then we should wait until He moves us forward.

  • 2. We gain wisdom when we learn to meditate on God's word.

    If we really want to receive a blessing, we must take our requests to God through prayer and then seek His guidance through His word. Scripture is relative to today's lifestyle. It is not out of date. Therefore, we can trust the Word of God to provide the guidance we need.

  • 3. We gain wisdom when we learn to obey the principles of Scripture.

    Obedience is better than sacrifice.

  • 4. We gain wisdom as a result of prayer.

    In prayer, we learn to humble our hearts before God. We also learn to be quiet and listen for His voice. Far too often we spend time in prayer talking to God instead of listening for His "still small voice". As we pray and read God's Word, He will illuminate the verses that deal with our situation and provide the guidance we need.

  • 5. We gain wisdom by observing how God works in our world.

    At times, the workings of the world may seem out of control. However, God is sovereign. He is always in control. Though our lives may be touched by death, sin and sorrow, God is Lord over all, and He will bring purpose out of each event.

  • 6. We gain wisdom through wise counsel.

    Talk over your problem with a trusted Christian friend, counselor, or pastor. Once they have given you their view or counsel, take this to God in prayer. If what they have told you is from God it will not violate Scripture or any principle of God's Word.

  • 7. We gain wisdom when we associate with wise people.

    Most people know when they have received true wisdom. However, you must ask God to give you discernment so you avoid being deceived. Make sure that what you hear matches the message of God's Word. You can avoid disappointment and discouragement when you ask God to separate truth from error.

    To our Almighty God in the power of the Holy Spirit and through His Son JESUS CHRIST, our Lord and Savior.

    FOR THIS WORK IS FOR HIS GLORY!
    God bless you!

    E-Mail Rose to request this file in Power Point format

    Return To Rose's Main Page