Daniel 11:32b - “Those who know their God shall be strong [build capacity] and do great exploits.

 

Luke 2:52 - “And Jesus increased [grew] in wisdom and stature, and in favour both with God and with men.”

 

Proverbs 4:7-9 - “Wisdom is the principal thing. Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote you. She will bring you honour, when you embrace her. She will place on your head an ornament of grace. A crown of glory she will deliver to you.” 

 

Wisdom is a multifaceted concept that involves the ability to apply knowledge, experience, and good judgment to navigate complex life situations and make sound decisions.  

 

James 3:13 - “Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”

 

> Action is both the fruit that sprouts from our thoughts and emotions and the seed that nourishes the fruitfulness of our thoughts and feelings.

 

Behavioural Practices for Growing Wisdom 

 

1. Reading and Learning: Engage in lifelong learning through reading God’s word and books on various topics to broaden your knowledge and perspective. 

 

Proverbs 2:6-7 - “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly.” 

 

2. Seeking Diverse Perspectives: Actively seek out viewpoints different from your own to challenge assumptions and expand your understanding of the word and the world. 

 

Proverbs 18:17 - “The first person to speak always seems right until someone comes and asks the right questions.” 

 

3. Journaling: Reflect regularly on your experiences, thoughts, and emotions through prayers, journaling, allowing you to gain insights into yourself, your surroundings, and God’s plan for your life. 

 

1 Corinthians 8:2 - “And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know.” 

 

4. Meditation and Mindfulness: Practice mindfulness and meditation on God’s word to develop inner calm, clarity, and focus, enabling better decision-making and emotional regulation. 

 

Joshua 1:8 - “Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.” 

 

Isaiah 26:3 - “You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you.” 

 

5. Practicing Empathy: Make an effort to understand others' perspectives and experiences, fostering empathy and compassion in your interactions. 

 

 

 

6. Engaging in Meaningful Conversations: Have deep and meaningful conversations with others, discussing ideas, values, and life experiences to gain new insights and perspectives. 

 

Colossians 4:5-6 - “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” 

 

7. Solving Problems Creatively: Approach challenges with a creative mindset, exploring diverse solutions and learning from both successes and failures. 

 

Jeremiah 10:12 - “But God made the earth by his power; he founded the world by his wisdom and stretched out the heavens by his understanding.” 

 

8. Cultivating Humility: Recognize your limitations and embrace the idea that there is always more to learn, fostering humility and openness to new ideas. 

 

Proverbs 11:2 - “When pride comes, then comes shame; but with the humble is wisdom.” 

 

9. Taking Risks and Embracing Uncertainty: Step outside your comfort zone, take calculated risks, and embrace uncertainty as opportunities for growth and learning. 

 

James 3:17 - “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, without uncertainty or insincerity.” 

 

10. Practicing Gratitude: Cultivate gratitude by regularly acknowledging and appreciating God, people, experiences, and blessings in your life, fostering a positive outlook and resilience. 

 

2 Thessalonians 1:3 - “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other.”

 

 

 

Prayer Point 

Father, help me to always meditate on Your word day and night and keep it on my lips that I may consider multiple perspectives to act wisely in all my undertakings.