Thursday, March 10, 2022

Dear God,

To gain wisdom we must begin by acknowledging we are less than the God who makes us.  We must confess we are not wise when we take the lead.  To be wise, we must be silent and listen for the word that becomes the Word for our lives.  Only wise ones know the difference.

In a day when we praise success and achievement above all else, we forget that the qualities of success begin with a humble soul, one who knows learning continues.  There is always more to learn.  What is true success if not trusting in someone much greater than ourselves?  No human has the capacity, qualities and gifts to become wise on their own.  True wisdom comes when we recognize others have contributed to who we are and what we are about.

O God,

we seek wisdom,

not to

become successful

but to

become wise.

Lead us

to true wisdom,

Wise God.

Help us

to know

real leaders follow

before they lead.

Yours, Andrea