Lent journey: WISE

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These are the wise sayings of Solomon,

David's Son, Israel's King -

Written down so we'll know how to live well and right,

to understand what life means and where it's going;

A manual for living,

for learning what's right and just and fair;

To teach the inexperienced the ropes

and give our young people a grasp on reality.

There's something here also for the seasoned men and women,

still a thing or two for the experienced to learn -

Fresh wisdom to probe and penetrate,

the rhymes and reasons of wise men and women.

Start with God - the first step in learning is bowing down to God;

only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.

Proverbs 1:1-7 (The Message)

Personal reflections:  Sometimes, just when I think I might be wise regarding various subjects that I feel passionate about or have varying levels of experience .....only then, do I realize that it's truly not good to "know a little about a bunch of things and be master of no specific thing."  Sigh.  Thankful to be reminded that God desires me to grow in wisdom, even as I grow older.  God's Word is never out-dated, no matter what stage in life we're in!  Be humbled in this Lent practice is a really wonderful gift.