Tuesday; March 3

Have you got life figured out, yet?  Okay, okay – I can hear the smirks.  Most of us would readily admit that there are times we don’t understand the questions much less have the answers!  Even though there are people who advocate that life is simple, the truth is that we are complex human beings dealing with complex problems in a complex world.  I believe that we tend to make it even more difficult by trying to make all the pieces fit together in a way that makes us feel comfortable.  Unfortunately, life is not only not fair; there are a lot of times it doesn’t make sense.  So, how do we live successful lives?  I think the answer is to seek wisdom.  We may not always be able to answer the question, “Why?”; but when we search for “How?” – as in how do we make the best of this situation – we are more apt to be successful.  We may never truly understand why things happen the way they do, but when we seek to focus on moving forward with what we have been handed, we are probably going to be more apt to find contentment. 

I like how James teaches, “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” (James 1:5).  Knowledge might help us understand what has happened, wisdom guides us to what we need to do next.  Interestingly, wisdom is not automatic in life.  Sure, some people seem to have the ability to see the big picture, but even if wisdom seems to allude us, God promises to fill in the gaps for us – if we just ask.

Are we looking for answers?  Maybe we should avoid searching out the conventional wisdom found on TV or social media and start soliciting the Lord’s insight in the quiet stillness of our prayers.

          Think About It!

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