Wisdom is expensive. It costs you something to become wise; perhaps a comfort or something you were use to having or doing. Yet how often do we get on our knees and pray “Lord, give me your wisdom,” not really understanding that cost? I am sure I could stuff myself full of knowledge. I could fill my children's heads with facts and figures. I can ensure that they have a lexicon of scripture from which to draw. None of these things alone will bring wisdom.
What is Wisdom? Why is it so vital that my daughter has it?
Wisdom is the ability to discern, use good judgment, be perceptive, be insightful, truly understand, see the big picture, see through to the heart of the matter, sift through the lies, use logic, and think objectively.
Without wisdom our daughters would:
- believe any telemarketer or commercial
- fall prey to worldly predators (and teenage boys too!)
- lose themselves in the
Hollywood dream of what romance looks like - be labeled naive and gullible
- basically get crushed by the world
I imagine you have already had opportunity to discuss with your daughter that, "No, the toy doesn't really do that when you get it home. They just make it look that way in the commercial so you will want to buy it." But have you had the conversation that starts out, "I would love to know what you think of [insert latest best-marketed book here]," and been prepared with some revealing questions you could ask when your daughter mumbles, "I dunno,"?
Wisdom is necessary for daily life, not just for shopping and figuring out boys. Wisdom is the choices you make about the little daily stuff when no one is looking. But wisdom doesn't just happen. The thing is, you have to go looking for wisdom and it's a life-long journey. Becoming wise can't be an afterthought.
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Proverbs 4:23
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. James 1:5
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