Wise Whys

So I have not blogged in a week. I've been somewhat distracted with finals and other adventures. Amazing how time flies.

So I've been sick from allergies for quite some time now and was finally convinced to go to the doctor. While I was waiting at the doctor, I was offered the typical doctor's office entertainment of soap operas and magazines. What I found most entertaining and perhaps most helpful was not either of these.

First, there was a little girl about 4 years old, who ran toward the bathroom when she walked in. There were 2 people with her, and one noticed her going into the men's restroom and told the other adult to go assist her. The little girl heard this, and with a slightly confused face threw her arms up and said, "they're both for girls." True, that there are not always major differences in female and male bathrooms. Also true, is that, if she was too short to see the sign or could not read, then she would not be able to differentiate based on her own depth of knowledge. This made me think of how we are in life--as children, adults, at whatever age. We like to think we know what we're doing. Most of the time (and I am completely guilty of this), we think we know what's best for us. So often in my life, I find this to be completely contrary to the truth. When I think something is best now, it may be best later, or not best at all. This is not to imply that I am stupid, but that, like the little girl--I may not be able to tell the difference between the two paths in my life just from appearances, or maybe I can't see the signs, only visible Above, that reveal what's coming next. Or perhaps the facts of what lays in front of me are clear and vivid to those around me, but I'm unable to interpret what they mean. This is so often true, and we need to be able to lose control to Someone who is in control of this plan. Someone can guide us to the correct doors and paths. Someone who will forgive us and redirect us when we choose the wrong door--this someone is Jesus Christ.

I suggest reading Proverbs 3. It's a great chapter about trusting beyond yourself and clinging to what is right. Also, keep in mind the scripture that says, "The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but the wise man listens to advice." (Proverbs 12:15). For those of you that write this off as not applying to your life because you're doing things just fine and this is clearly for some other heathen, yada yada, etc etc, notice the verse says the wise man listens to advice....listening?

Keep an open mind to what God has in store for you, and what His people are trying to reveal to you. Don't be hasty to believe everything you hear (from religious person or nonreligious person), but seek God's advice on what wisdom has been given to you.

The wisest man who ever lived (Solomon) sought wisdom...imagine that. I hope you will choose to seek it as well--happy is everyone that retains wisdom (Proverbs 3:18).