Prov. 1: 25-29

25 Because you disdained all my counsel,
      And would have none of my rebuke,
       26 I also will laugh at your calamity;
      I will mock when your terror comes,
       27 When your terror comes like a storm,
      And your destruction comes like a whirlwind,
      When distress and anguish come upon you.
       28 “ Then they will call on me, but I will not answer;
      They will seek me diligently, but they will not find me.
       29 Because they hated knowledge
      And did not choose the fear of the LORD,

These verses give a great display of the habit of many Christians. That all too often wait until trouble comes before we begin seeking out God. But, despite the grace we receive we must still deal with the consequences of our actions. These verses should remind us of the value that seeking God at all times serves. Individuals in leadership and who have a level of influence attempt to be proactive instead of reactive. Unfortunately, believers who SHOULD have the greatest level of influence (since the Spirit of God dwells within us) are oftentimes more reactive than proactive. We often react after we sin, seeking God's forgiveness and coming to His throne with a heart of repentance, yet fail to pray for a change in heart and character in order to resist the temptation BEFORE it comes.

How do you use the wisdom that God wants to shower you with? Do you seek after it once a mistake has been made or the problem is at your doorstep? Or do you seek to change before things ever happen? Remember what's done in secret will eventually be exposed by the truth of God... what you thought you could keep hidden has and will resurface. So, seek to be proactive in changing your behavior, rather than reactive in your doing. 

Daddy, challenge our thinking. Challenge our character, reveal Your awesome power in such a way that we would desire nothing else but Your wisdom, guidance, and direction for our lives.

In May of 2007 I began my graduate school journey... and as I sit in my class with only 3 weeks remaining in this fall semester, I marvel at how fast the time went by. After December 10, 2008 I will only have 12 credits remaining, which equates to 3 courses... By January of 2009 my life could be in a completely different place. Just the thought of what my future holds allows me to marvel at the greatness of the Father.

Daddy, I appreciate your very essence... You constantly make a way for me, opening doors, exposing truths, and reminding me of your brilliance. Thank you for loving me MORE than I could ever love you in return.