“For the Lord grants wisdom!
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
8 He guards the paths of the just
and protects those who are faithful to him.
9 Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair,
and you will find the right way to go.
10 For wisdom will enter your heart,
and knowledge will fill you with joy.
11 Wise choices will watch over you.
Understanding will keep you safe.” Proverbs 2:6-11 NLT
Father God,
My teacher and my friend. Thank you for my friends who are not afraid to disagree or put their view over. And thank you for the church family and team you have given to be a part of. Wisdom, knowledge, wise choices and understanding. How often I have needed to step back, seek advice, move aside and wait for understanding, consider all the choices, and wait for the knowledge that comes from Your wisdom. So many times I have not slept on a choice and have regretted it.
Father sometimes as they say in Yorkshire, I don’t seem to have the sense I was born with! Solomon in one of the few Psalms he wrote says, “Unless the Lord builds the house, the work of the Lord is wasted (Psalm 127:1). And he knew about building. Was it 20 years he took to finish the Temple and his palace? But it was a good Godly big team job.
Grant us common sense and how to use it with kindness and honesty. Help us to do what is right just and fair. And keep us safe as we go. And forgive us when we wander or trip up, loose it or rush in . . .
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Monday 2nd June 2025
New to me but I love the seeking words.
Christ our wisdom, we are humbled
When You hide Your ways from us
You have purposes unnumbered
Each one good and glorious
Help us trust when we grow weary
Free us from our anxious thoughts
Give us grace to see more clearly
You are God and we are not
Christ our wisdom, be our gladness
When we fail to understand
You ordain all joy and sadness
To fulfill Your perfect plan
Help us know You rule with power
Over every raging flood
In our most uncertain hour
You are God and we are loved
Christ our wisdom, we will follow
Though the way ahead is veiled
As we journey through the shadows
Grant us faith where sight has failed
Help us cling to Your commandments
Strengthened by Your faithful Word
We will never be abandoned
You are God and we are Yours
Christ our wisdom, we adore You
For the beauty of the cross
Once in foolishness we scorned You
But Your blood has ransomed us
Help us sing the endless mercies
Of Your humble heart to save
Christ our wisdom, Christ our glory
You are God forever praised
Help us sing the endless mercies
Of Your humble heart to save
Christ our wisdom, Christ our glory
You are God forever praised
Lyrics: Bob Kauflin, Nathan Stiff, Jonathan W Althoff