Meditations on "Wisdom"

Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction.

Many people believe that freedom to act as they choose gives them the opportunity to have the most control over their own lives.

Upon wakening each morning, are our first thoughts of God with a desire to praise Him for His grace and goodness to us or, are they focused on our problems and those things that need to be done?

When a person starts to build something they usually have a plan in their mind or directions on paper, such as blueprints, which guide them.

Living wisely means seeking direction from God’s word and the counsel of others who have walked closely with God.

We often bring our “street smart” thinking into recovery with us.

In our addictive lifestyle, we made poor choices and walked paths that caused pain and harm to ourselves and others.

If someone was to evaluate our daily communication with others, would they describe us as gentle or harsh?

When we are troubled and looking for help, who or what first enters our mind?

How are we expected to know what is right? How do we know what is wrong?

See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God.

What kind of commitments do we make? How do we feel when we keep a commitment, even when it's challenging to do so?