INSPIRATIONAL
We are living in a far complex society than the one our grandparents knew. Little more than a century ago, men were still riding horses and communicating through telegraphs that very few in today’s world can even describe.
There’s evidence of technological progress everywhere. Growing up as an inquisitive boy, I often wondered at the ingenuity and the intelligence behind machines such as VCR or tape recorder. I’m still far from being called a grandfather, yet we are already talking of the “Internet revolution” and the convenience of the IPod.
Knowledge has increased as science has made strides in leaps and bounds toward the goal of improving our condition of living, as one may argue. With a closer look though, it seems to be the opposite because today’s world is not a better place to live in than it used to be in the days gone by. The increase of criminal incidents, political corruption, moral decay in the society, all point to one thing: the world has increased in knowledge but has gone bankrupt in wisdom.
From the day Adam ate the fruit to anything that can go wrong in life today, I can bet that they all have something to do with poor decision making. We create our circumstances by our decisions and choices. And wisdom is the only one thing that can help one get it right!
Wisdom is the ability to do the right thing at the right time. Wisdom helps you to choose with insight. It is that eye of the soul that makes you able to see the extra in the ordinary. With wisdom you can pursue possibilities in moments of “crisis” and discern potential beyond today’s performance.
I’ll give you seven main areas where wisdom is most required to have a successful 2010 and ultimately a fulfilled life. Following this will guarantee you a life of excellence and distinction.
1. THE USE AND RESPECT OF TIME The understanding of the importance of time makes the difference between those who make it and those who fail and are ever complaining in life.
The Bible teaches in Psalm 90:12 that we need to count our days so that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. No one is on earth forever. It is apportioned to everyone an amount of time to live out his purpose and do what he was destined for. Time is running out and your days are limited. Figure out early what life is all about and strive for excellence. Understand seasons and phases of life. Maximize every moment. Let every minute count for something meaningful.
There are things you can achieve when you are twenty that you will never be able to do when you are sixty. You can lose money and recover it in the future, but time is one perishable commodity that we need to use wisely. My advice to you is to identify time wasters in your life and cut them off. Beware of people who do not respect time. Use your time for something worthwhile that will improve your life and someone else’s.
Time is important to God even if He lives in eternity. The Bible says in Galatians 4:4 that in the fullness of time God sent His son. There’s a specific time for every task and purpose on earth. Wisdom requires that we redeem time because the says are evil ( Ephesians 5: 15-16), that means we ought to live in a state of emergency with a sense of urgency.
2. THE ABILITY TO DISCERN OPPORTUNITY God’s answers to prayers are not always obvious; at times they have to be discerned. You have to be able to see a big God in small things. Some of the greatest gifts of God to us are the opportunities He sends our way. Yet many succumb under the seemingly negative events of life and complain.
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Complaining breeds a victim mentality in you but the wise knows that in every situation of life there’s a positive side. It takes wisdom to see that God has delivered you when you have been rejected.
The ability to discern opportunities is a key to being wise. For instance, when you are retrenched from your company, you may see that as an open door for you to start your own business. He who can see tomorrow can survive today. If you can see opportunities you will turn any situation of life to your advantage. Opportunities often come disguised as problems. And success is born in solving problems. A wise person is always looking for opportunities and possibilities to pursue. Be wise and creative to maximize the opportunities you discern and see around you.
3. THE GOOD USE AND MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES Wisdom calls for good stewardship of resources. Everyone has resources at their disposal. You need to properly use and manage them to be successful in life.
Most great stories of success and excellence consist of men who were able to do much with so little. The good use of resources today will guarantee greater success in the future. Talents, business connections, good relationships, knowledge, ideas, finances and other logistics all constitute resources at your disposal. A person who does not take care of his relationships and connections is limiting himself because God always uses people to bless other people.
Use your talents and gifting and when possible sharpen your skills. Implement your ideas because they are your advantage in life. Properly manage your finances as failure to do so is not wisdom and this will put your destiny in jeopardy.
Focus on the area of your strength and don’t scatter your energy and resources by trying to do everything. Master one thing and do it with excellence. Don’t waste your resources
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