Wisdom From Heaven

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I will never stop missing this wise, wise man. 

My daddy lived to be 93 years old, He held every characteristic related to wisdom in the James passage below whether serving his country in WWII,  running a large corporation, serving his church, loving his family or  guiding others through life. God's still working on me to make me what I ought to be, but my daddy allowed the Holy Spirit to get it right in his life for as long as I knew him.

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.  James 3:17

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8


If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.  Romans 12:18


You must get along with each other. You must learn to be considerate of one another, cultivating a life in common.  1 Corinthians 1:10


God opposes the proud, but shows favor to the humble. Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you…  James 4:6-8


Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.  Matthew 5:7


For there is no partiality with God. Romans 2:11 


Sincerity and truth are what you require; fill my mind with your wisdom. Psalm 51:6


Heavenly Father, we come before You today asking that we will allow the power of the Holy Spirit, who lives in us, to make us pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.  We and everyone around us will have a better day if these characteristics of Jesus ooze out of us.  With  You all things are possible.  In Jesus' name, Amen.


The Song


"I Will Rise- The God of Wisdom" by Chris Tomlin


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uTIqu8G-34




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