Wednesday, May 3, 2017

The Foundation Of Wisdom, The Path To Good Judgment



Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom.
    Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.

—Proverbs 9:10 (NLT)


Most Holy God,


Help me to live with the understanding that any true wisdom which I might gain can only be built upon the foundation of my reverential fear of You, and that an intimate knowledge of You—which comes through my experience of a personal relationship with You—results in my having good judgment.


Help me to stand in awe in Your Presence, overwhelmed by Your Holiness, Power and Majesty—fearing Your wrath, yet trusting in Your mercy, grace and forgiveness, and completely dependent upon You to direct me according to Your unfailing love for me.

Don’t allow me to stumble through life, carelessly making foolish decisions without taking time to consider Your will, plan and purpose for me—when You have made Your paths of wisdom available for me to walk down.

Help me to know You more—more deeply, more completely, more intimately—so that my knowledge of Your ways would help me to make wise choices which reflect good judgement and bring glory and honor to You.


Help me to live with the understanding that any true wisdom which I might gain can only be built upon the foundation of my reverential fear of You, and that an intimate knowledge of You—which comes through my experience of a personal relationship with You—results in my having good judgment.


In the name of Jesus, Amen.

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