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“I knew you liked me when you showed up with makeup on,” Ron said.
While getting to know each other, we played a doubles match with friends. Our first time doing something outside of our tennis team, I wore makeup, something I rarely do. And Ron noticed. He didn’t tell me that day, but as our relationship progressed, he confessed that seeing me with mascara told him I liked him.
Solomon personifies wisdom in today’s verse and wants to highlight her attractiveness, just as I wanted Ron to notice me. When people want attention, they find ways to get it, and in essence, wisdom wants us to notice her. Finding wisdom gives us an avenue to experience abundant living, the knowledge we gain protects us from pain, and leads us on the path of righteousness.
Following the straight and narrow way, called the path of righteousness, means doing the next right thing. Whatever the situation, wisdom helps us decipher what we should do as we move forward. Sometimes wisdom tells us to wait, other times to flee, and sometimes to move forward with caution. Wisdom becomes more attractive as we seek it and apply it to our lives.
Whether or not I wore makeup didn’t win Ron’s heart. But seeking Godly wisdom and applying it to my life drew my husband to me. Praying to the Lord, I asked Him to help me portray Jesus accurately, and then I followed biblical teachings to learn how to do so. The Savior’s light draws people to us as we seek and follow His wisdom.
Wisdom’s call summons us to it, helping us live wisely and enjoy the benefits of divine guidance. Hear the call and follow the advice found in biblical guidance.
Journal Question:
How has wisdom called to you:
In what ways do you think wisdom helps you stay on the straight and narrow path?
What wisdom do you need today?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for giving us divine wisdom to guide our steps. As we seek You, help us live wisely as we follow Your decrees. Let us become more like Jesus as we do what He did.
IJNIP. Amen
