If growing older and wiser indeed go together, then the more gray hairs you have, the wiser you are. Unfortunately, we know that is not necessarily true. What about being born intelligent? Well, we all know people who are incredibly smart. They have fantastic academic credentials. They rake in lots of money in their business ventures. Some may be national leaders. They are multi-talented. They have the outward appearance of health and wealth. But then you read or hear how they make really dumb choices. And when you delve deeper, you know they have a hole in their heart. And when you converse with them, you can't help but discern anger, fear, scorn, a critical spirit, sadness, confusion and greed. No peace. No contentment. No real love. The more average folks are also not spared. Their lives are streaked with foolish decisions. Absence of discernment.

Why? The Bible says that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” God made us for Himself. If He is not a signicant part of our life, can we be truly wise? If we do not reverence Him, can there be understanding and godly discernment?

But what about those of us who love the Lord and truly want His will in our lives? We make awful choices too! We commit unbelievable mistakes! Is there any hope? The wonderful news is that God has made a way for us to be wise. He wants us to ask Him for it! That to me is so amazing. God doesn't demand anything from us that is impossible for us to attain. What a gracious God we serve! So first fear God. Then ask. He will give and bless.

Dear Lord,
I pray that my children will always have the fear of You in their hearts. The right kind of fear. The fear that is reverent and deep because they are in awe of You...the Creator of all...the Maker of the Universe...and the Lover of their souls. Oh, how precious this fear is to You! May this fear lead them to a greater love for You. May it also feed their desire for godly wisdom all the days of their life. And may Your word in James 1:5 encourage them whenever they feel the lack of godly wisdom in their life. May they, like Solomon, ask for the best thing. Meanwhile, help us diligently seek wisdom so  we can guide them make wise choices during their growing up years.  In the name of our Savior, amen.

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