The adage, “Work smarter not harder” is worth perfecting. Knowing where to invest our initial energy can spell success or failure. I can learn to assemble my tools before using them, or I will spend a lot of wasted time looking for them. This bit of wisdom also has application when communicating with people, not just work projects.
“If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.” Ecc.10 Conversations Within” ts Oct 30, 2026
My soul finds a peaceful rest knowing that in an ever changing universe, the Word of God is steady and unchanging. His Word is the stay of my soul and my eternal security. When I am tempted to worry about my future, I am reminded that He “holds my lot.”
“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Jesus Conversations Within” ts
Nurture a discerning heart. The wisdom of discernment teaches us to not take everything that people say with equal weight. Wisdom teaches us to overlook some of the things that people say simply because it would be better for them to ignore some of the things we say. Rash words are waste words, let them pass.
“Do not take to heart all the things that people say,
Let me tell you a great story about someone who was tempted to make a judgmental and critical comment. They didn’t do it, and kept it to themselves.
“Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is
Sometimes to follow Christ, is to deliberately choose a path of discomfort, even suffering. More often than not, we choose suffering simply because it places us in a better position to love and serve others.
“Moses chose to suffer oppression with God's people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin.” Heb.11 Conversations Within” ts
