Are You All In Or Not!!!
"The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom." Psalm 111:10
You know, that is not my favorite verse. It's kind of a negative approach, especially for a people-pleaser. Why not, "The love of God is the beginning of wisdom."
I understand that the bible is talking about the awe kind of fear of a God that is too magnificent for a quick peak. A God that requires time to ponder, study, observe. A God that wants my full attention so that He can speak to me.
Today is an "anchor" day for me. A day without obligations - clear the board - a sta-cation with God and the Word. A face to face without excuses kind of worship time with my creator and Holy Father by divine appointment. A day when I am all in. Well, maybe not the full day, but a time carved out by divine appointment.
Are you all in? Or are you one foot with God and one foot with worry? Off balance? Make a date with your creator. Seal the deal by turning the phone off, and tuning in with your heart, mind, soul and spirit at the table. He will meet you there. Even if you don't "feel" His presence - He is there. Just start to read the word and journal your thoughts. Let pen and thought and word meet paper and seek Him, because: "The love and reverence of God is the beginning of wisdom."
"...if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding...if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding , and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord...and find the knowledge of God." Proverbs 2:1-5
