Wise Up

   Hello Friends! I recently had a discussion with my 11 year old.  Spoiler alert, 11 year old boys are not rational people.  He was claiming he wanted a solution to some difficulties he was facing.  However, he did not want my advice.  I offered him a few books written by experts on the subject, and he said he did not believe what they had to say. I referred him to specialists whom he also did not want to listen to.  Finally, in desperation I asked him what he thought the solution was.  "Well,"  he said, "If I had a phone and had access to TikTok."  (Insert a firm "No." and uproarious meltdown here.)  

  The sad thing is though, it's not just pre-teens who aren't rational people. We are a lot like this too.  Our culture has conditioned us that the answer to our problems is another item, pill, quick fix; the newest designer "it" is all we need to have the life of our dreams.  But the truth is, that's all a marketing lie.  

  The book of Proverbs, however, offers a different solution to our problems.  "Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.  Though it cost you all you have, get understanding." (Proverbs 4:7) And with regard to wisdom, it also says this, "Whoever finds me finds life." (Proverbs 8:35a) When was the last time we truly sought wisdom and understanding?  

  We live in a fast paced world, and we often expect all our problems to be fixed instantly.  The truth is though, true change requires work, and more than that, lasting results require wisdom.  When was the last time you sat down and read a book, sought expert advice, or attended a conference to gain wisdom and insight?  Are you truly seeking answers or are you just seeking products? 

  This week, don't be sucked into the lie that just buying one more miracle product will make your life all you desire it to be.  Choose wisdom.  Do the hard work.  Seek out truth.  I can't wait to see you succeed!

~K.L.W.