Ecclesiasticus 51:18-19
Pray-As-You-Go asked, "What has helped you grow in wisdom?" Isn't that a wonderful question as we begin a new year? I thought about it and realized it has been experience that has given me any glimpse of wisdom I've gleaned. And it fleeting--as fleeting as the gorgeous sunrise this morning. It was there one minute (and I snapped a picture below) and gone the next. I certainly desire wisdom, just like the writer of today's reading, "I sought wisdom openly in my prayer," (v. 13). In verse 16, "I inclined my ear a little and received...much instruction." I find that I can incline my ear easier when silent, so I spent a couple days this week unplugged. I prayed, walked, read, had fires in the fireplace, all in silence. So listening to the silence also can help me grow in wisdom. Glimpses of wisdom are fleeting and wisdom instructs us very quietly. We need to keep our eyes open and take the time to lean in and listen...
Blessings on your new year! Love, heidi
