Take the wisdom that is yours....

Advent is a journey towards Christmas. And sometimes that journey is not as bright as we would like it to be....


I am reminded of the quote in Jeremiah 23:5:   

                 I will raise up a righteous shoot to David; 
                As king he shall reign and govern wisely,          
             

What is wisdom to you? As I search and read and learn, I see that many faith traditions see wisdom as the culmination of a life lived faithfully and with courage. It comes only after one meets adversity and remains steadfast despite setbacks and adversities.

I guess that makes me a candidate for wisdom. And anyone who identifies with the above comment is a candidate as well. That means you.

How often do we honor the wisdom we have gained through life? How often do we even acknowledge that the setbacks and adversities we have endured has, in the long scheme of things, made us better persons.

So I am here to offer a word of encouragement...if your life has dealt you some hard blows; if you have struggled with decisions, relationships, kids, well then, you most definitely have a claim on wisdom.

Reflect on your experience. Think over the lessons you have learned. Consider how things are different now only because of those past experiences.

Do this, and I assure you, you too will govern wisely.

And the world will be blessed by another wise and honorable soul.