How can we "prize her" in our daily decision-making and priorities? Wisdom’s Invitation: Understanding “Prize Her” Proverbs 4:8: “Prize her, and she will exalt you; if you embrace her, she will honor you.” Solomon speaks of wisdom as a cherished companion. To “prize” her means to treat her as treasure—something we seek, guard, and consult above all else. Seeing Wisdom as a Person in the Room Thinking of wisdom as “her” helps make each choice personal: • Before clicking “purchase,” ask, “Would Wisdom nod or shake her head?” • When you scroll through media, picture Wisdom sitting beside you. Would she linger or suggest moving on? • At a crossroads—career, relationships, finances—invite Wisdom to take the first seat at the table. Daily Practices That Showcase Wisdom’s Worth 1. Wake With the Word • Begin the day in Scripture (Psalm 119:97). • Select a single proverb or verse to carry. • Let that verse frame priorities before texts, emails, or headlines. 2. Filter Every Plan Through Prayerful Inquiry • James 1:5: “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God…” • Pause long enough to ask, “Does this align with God’s revealed will?” 3. Choose Companions Who Value Wisdom • Proverbs 13:20 calls us to walk with the wise. • Spend prime time with people and resources that point you back to God’s perspective. 4. Budget With Eternity in View • Matthew 6:19-21 reminds us where true treasure lies. • Allocate money, energy, and talents toward Kingdom purposes first, letting lesser wants find their place afterward. 5. Speak After Listening • Proverbs 17:27-28 praises restraint. • Before responding, count to three and run words through Wisdom’s filter: Are they true? kind? necessary? 6. Celebrate Obedience, Not Results • Joshua 1:8 ties success to meditating on and doing God’s Word. • Measure the day by faithfulness, trusting God with outcomes. Guardrails That Keep Wisdom Front-and-Center • Memorize key wisdom verses; post them where decisions are made (desk, dashboard, phone lock screen). • Set digital limits so screens do not drown out Scripture’s voice (Ephesians 5:15-16). • Keep short accounts—when you ignore Wisdom, confess quickly (1 John 1:9) and realign. • Celebrate small wins: each wise choice reinforces the habit of prizing her. The Promised Rewards • Exaltation: Wisdom lifts your life above the fog of foolishness. • Honor: Choices that respect God inevitably earn respect from others in time. • Peace: “All her paths are peace” (Proverbs 3:17). Decisions birthed in wisdom carry settled confidence. Living It Out Today Right now, identify the next decision on your agenda—however small. Invite Wisdom to speak first, act accordingly, and watch as God’s promise in Proverbs 4:8 unfolds: “Prize her… embrace her… and she will honor you.” |
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