Intelligence does not equal wisdom. I believe the wisest person in the world could have a below average intelligence and be considered dumb by many. I believe the biggest fool could be extremely intelligent and be adored.
While I consider myself to be a fairly intelligent person, I find that my so called intelligence can get in the way of my walk with God. I overthink. I overanalyze. I rely on my mind rather than relying on God. I don't take the time to pause, to see the beauty that surrounds me, watch the birds as they perch on the tree branches, listen to all the sounds of nature. I miss moments. Instead I'm analyzing, thinking about something in the past or something that has yet happened. I'm missing life, trapped in my own mind. Is that wisdom?
I'm passing my mind from one problem to the next problem, but I don't listen to God. I don't turn my mind off and wait for the Heavenly wisdom, the Heavenly perspective, for the Holy Spirit to speak to me in a whisper.
Is it wisdom to pass from one thing to another, constantly in our own minds, without pausing and waiting for God. No, it is folly.
We must pray for wisdom, pause, and let the Holy Spirit guide our lives and guide our intelligence, to be put to good use.
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