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Proverbs 2:1-11

"My son if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.  For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.  He holds victory in store for the upright; he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones.  Then you will understand what is right and just and fair--every good path.  For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.  Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you."

This verse reminds me of the true source of wisdom and the blessing of seeking it with my whole heart.  As I am gearing up for a new school year and selecting what our course of study will be I am reminded again of the need to seek God in this area of life.  I had an ah-ha moment about 3 years ago that I needed to be praying for wisdom as to what curriculum to select for the upcoming year.  I am not sure why it took me 6 years of homeschooling before I figured this one out.  I can be a little slow to figure things out sometimes.  I have found that as I have started doing this I am spending less money on things we don't like or don't use.  I am also more confident in my selection and have a much greater peace about what we are doing for school.