January 4, 2024 - Proverbs‬ ‭4:4-9

“Then my father taught me, saying, “Never forget my words. If you do everything that I teach you, you will reign in life.” So make wisdom your quest— search for the revelation of life’s meaning. Don’t let what I say go in one ear and out the other. Stick with wisdom and she will stick to you, protecting you throughout your days. She will rescue all those who passionately listen to her voice. Wisdom is the most valuable commodity—so buy it! Revelation knowledge is what you need—so invest in it! Wisdom will exalt you when you exalt her truth. She will lead you to honor and favor when you live your life by her insights. You will be adorned with beauty and grace, and wisdom’s glory will wrap itself around you, making you victorious in the race.”  Proverbs 4:4-9 TPT

Father, we thank you so much that you long to teach us your ways. What an amazing privilege to be taught by you - by wisdom himself. Help us to never forget the value of your words to us. Let us cling to them like the most valuable thing we possess. Let us always walk in obedience to your ways. Wisdom is a valuable commodity that we want to make our quest. Let us give our time and resources to obtain it. Help us to study your words. Help us to get to know your voice. Help us to desire to listen to it even when it is hard. Lord, open our eyes to your revelations. We want to stow them away, so they are not easily forgotten. Help us treat them as things of great value to us.

Lord, help us to be passionate about sticking close to wisdom, constantly pursuing her. Help us to get to know her intimately, so we recognize, trust, and obey all she says. Help us live by her insights. Let it adorn us with her beauty, grace, and glory and lead us to honor and favor. Thank you for this amazing gift.

In Jesus name, amen.