{"id":15041,"date":"2026-07-23T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/?p=15041"},"modified":"2026-05-27T07:46:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:46:00","slug":"growth-in-wisdom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/index.php\/2026\/07\/23\/growth-in-wisdom\/","title":{"rendered":"Growth in Wisdom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two-minute read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/July-23rd-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/July-23rd-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/July-23rd-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/July-23rd-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/July-23rd.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI get out of bed, and before you know it, I\u2019m getting back in it,\u201d I said to a friend at lunch. Talking about how fast the time goes, we both agreed that weeks pass in the blink of an eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like spending the day at the beach, at first, it feels like you have endless time to relax, walk the shore, and collect seashells. But before long, the sun begins to set, the tide rises, and the day quietly slips away, reminding us how quickly moments pass. Every wave that rolls in disappears within seconds, yet each one leaves something behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moses wrote Psalm 90, a man who died at the age of 120. He reflects on the brevity of life in light of God\u2019s eternal nature. We\u2019ll spend far more time in glory than we will on this earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And we never know when the Lord will call us home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At lunch with my friend, she shared the news of a young man\u2019s death. In his mid-thirties, he went to sleep and never woke up. The cause remains unknown at this point. His passing reminds us that life has an end date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognizing we have a limited supply of days helps us focus on what truly matters: faith, relationships, kindness, obedience to God, and living with an eternal perspective. Wisdom grows when we stop taking time for granted and start living intentionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we place the rudder in the Lord\u2019s hand, allowing Him to steer the boat, we\u2019ll gain wisdom. His Spirit will reveal truth to us and help us live life abundantly, as God desires. Daily guidance from the Savior shapes our hearts with wisdom rather than distraction, pride, or temporary pursuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our days move faster than we realize. Moses reminds us to treasure the time God gives us. Instead of rushing through life distracted, allow the Lord to lead you. Choose to live with purpose, love others well, and make moments count for eternity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Journal Questions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What areas of your life might need more intentional focus and wisdom?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there distractions keeping you from what matters most?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can you make better use of the time God has given you today?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Beach Vibe:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Like seashells gathered before the tide rolls in, treat every moment as a gift \u2014 precious, fleeting, and worth using wisely for God\u2019s purpose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two-minute read. \u201cI get out of bed, and before you know it, I\u2019m getting back in it,\u201d I said to a friend at lunch. Talking about how fast the time goes, we both agreed that weeks pass in the blink of an eye. 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