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PURSUING WISDOM
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 by Leona Choy

We need Wisdom in every season of our mortal lives. Obviously, children don't have it. Life has only started to unfold; they lack the experience on which wisdom is based. They are too fresh, untried and unproven. Youth is in the experimental stage; life is being tested, knowledge accumulated. Wisdom? Not so much. They are still in process. In prime years wisdom and folly are being sorted out. Some make good choices; some foolish decisions have taken us on detours.

In advanced years? The mature, the elderly, the senior-aged are supposed to finally burst forth and flower in “the wisdom of Solomon”? That's the proverbial track. And we're all supposed to fall in line and happily benefit from their collected experience?

How about when the aged are foolish? The young don't want to profit from the experience of anyone else. They dig in their heels and insist on making their own mistakes. History cycles. That's just the way life is. Advice to the calendar-challenged? The hopefully wise mature ones should dispense their wisdom only when and if it is requested. Otherwise, let's zip the lips!

I'm one of those lifetime wisdom seekers. In the ups and downs of every season of my life I've occasionally dropped the ball or ran to the opposite goal post. But my overriding desire and trajectory has been to pursue the will and purposes of God, to choose and act wisely.

We all think we have plenty of time. In our earlier years, the days seem to stretch open-end and we don't think much about numbering our days. As the path of life narrows and remaining days can, all things considered, actually be numbered, I want to keep the pursuit for wisdom at the top of my list. The aging Moses reflected on this transient life in Psalm 90: “So teach us to number our days, that we may present to Thee a heart of wisdom.”

SO I PUT ON MY RUNNING SHOES AND KEEP PURSUING WISDOM

Here's my personal check list:

God, grant me the wisdom of mature years to circumvent the foolishness of aging.

When You see me playing in the spiritual shallows, Lord, beckon me out of the wading pool into Your deep waters.

If I feel bogged down in meaningless routine, turn the plain water of my daily life into “the best wine saved until last.”

When I tend to resist change and settle in my comfort zone, grant me an open spirit and a growing, receptive mind.

If I’ve lost my get-up-and-go, show me how to “rise and take up my bed and walk.”

When my leaves are withered and dry, revive me to be “full of sap and very green.”

When my spiritual fruit is scanty and sour, show me how to “flourish like the palm tree.”

If the embers of my first love for You are growing cold, fan them into flame by Your Holy Spirit.

When the noise of my activity drowns out Your still small voice, quiet me to wait on You in contemplative silence.

If the soil of my life is depleted and lies fallow, break up the clods, supply fresh nutrients, and make straight my furrows.

When my prayers seem unanswered and my spirit is arid, open the floodgates to let Your Rivers of Living Water flow again.

Where my life is out of balance and I lose my footing, help me restore eternal priorities to keep from stumbling.

When my vision for Your Kingdom has grown dim, open my eyes to see again Your destiny for me.

If I’ve become slow of speech to declare Your message, open my lips to boldly proclaim Your Good News.

If I can't hear Your voice clearly, send Your Holy Spirit to be my hearing aid.

If my memory begin to slip, help me remember that You never leave me or forsake me.

When I’m weary from the length of life’s journey, draw me close to Your bosom to find comfort and rest.

If I’m laboring to bear scarcely 30-fold fruit, teach me to abide in You to effortlessly produce by Your wisdom 100-fold.

Where some good seed of Your Word still lies dormant as I advance in years, send the gentle latter rain of Your Spirit so I can reap an abundant late harvest.

When I am tired and lack motivation to press on, restore iron to my soul, strength to my weak knees and limp arms.

When I drag my feet to do Your will, energize me with the adrenalin of Your Holy Spirit.

When I’m short of breath from life’s fast pace, inflate my lungs with Your Breath of Life.

If I grip material possessions too tightly, teach me to hold loosely the things of this world.

If I open my mouth to speak foolish words, show me how to put a watch on my lips.

When I’m afraid of the darkness around me, take my hand to walk in Your Light.

When my emotions roller coaster out of control, teach me to set my affection on things above, not on things of earth.

When anxiety about the future threatens to overwhelm me, remind me of Your great faithfulness in years past.

If my appetite becomes jaded by the world’s junk food, give me Yourself as my Daily Bread.

When thoughts of my mortal end frighten me, remind me that You are preparing a Place for me in Your Father’s House.

When I think I’ve reached the limit of my endurance, help me persevere in Your strength to run the last mile Home.

(Excerpted from Leona Choy's book “STILL MORE: FLOURISHING ON MY SUMMIT”)

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Comments

Jo Ciaramitaro From Michigan At 2/27/2019 1:40:08 PM

This is so good! I'm going to make a copy of it, and keep it where I can refer to it on an as needed basis, which will probably be often. Thank you again, Leona.

Rod Swab (for M Leo) From Vista CA At 2/24/2019 9:13:04 PM

Hi Leona - Keep writing from your heart. God is at work through our human frailties in ways that we can't understand. Looking forward to meeting you. Rod.

Reply by: Leona Choy

My wish is truly that I could meet you and Tabitha. Her Dad was a special long, long time friend of my late husband and myself back in Washington, D.C. We knew him before they were married.He was the first editor of the Chinese Ambassadors magazine. You should notify AFC about his Homegoing.

Richard J. Felter From Florida (FL) At 2/23/2019 4:04:35 PM

So very refreshing and challenging. Thanks Leona. My how the Lord has used you and the wisdom he has granted since I stood at the front of the church as an usher for your marriage to Ted!! PTL.

Reply by: Leona Choy

We'll never forget the not a/c day when the candelabra melted during the August ceremony. Thanks for being a most handsome usher. A lot of water under the bridge since then...but the Lord is good--all the time. Thanks for your kind words,

Dan & Pat Christ - 2 From PA At 2/20/2019 7:56:10 AM

After reading Oswald Chambers "The Initiative Against Drudgery" 2.19 this reading was the "icing on the cake". Thank you dear friend. We love you.

Reply by: Leona Choy

Yup, the Lord said He was not pleased with "luke warm." He wants us heated up to First Love. I love you back, my dear kinsfolk-in-laws."

Cathy From At 2/20/2019 7:52:02 AM

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CALAMITY COMFORT
Leona Choy
3/29/2020

A DESERT FABLE
Leona Choy
3/28/2020

A PERSONAL MESSAGE
Leona Choy
3/27/2020

SURFING THE PANDEMIC WAVES
Leona Choy
3/25/2020

HOW ARE YOUR “WITS” DOING?
Leona Choy
3/24/2020

FALLEN ROCKS
Leona Choy
3/23/2020

HUNKERING AT EAGLE SUMMIT
Leona Choy
3/21/2020

TENT DWELLING
Leona Choy
3/21/2020

A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE
Leona Choy
3/20/2020

HANDS ON THE PLOW
Leona Choy
3/19/2020

SUBMARINE LIVING
Leona Choy
3/18/2020

A NEW HAPPY DANCE
Leona Choy
3/17/2020

SOCIAL DISTANCING
Leona Choy
3/13/2020

THE RELUCTANT PILGRIM
Leona Choy
3/11/2020

THE MYSTERIOUS "SELAH" WORD
Leona Choy
3/9/2020

MY CLAP OFFERING
Leona Choy
3/8/2020

ONE DOLLAR DAFFODIL
Leona Choy
3/7/2020

BOUND BY AN INVISIBLE THREAD
Leona Choy
3/4/2020

NOT SILENCED
Leona Choy
2/26/2020

BEING OWLISH ABOUT WISDOM
Leona Choy
2/24/2020

"In the beginning..." before GOOGLE
Leona Choy
2/22/2020

PULLED FROM THE BRINK
Leona Choy
2/20/2020

APPLE OF HIS EYE
Leona Choy
2/9/2020

SINGING HER WAY HOME
Leona Choy
1/31/2020

EATIN' SHORTBREAD
Leona Choy
1/24/2020

PLATFORM, PODIUM, PULPIT OR PEDESTAL?
Leona Choy
1/17/2020

BUCKET LIST AGAIN?
Leona Choy
1/12/2020

IN SEARCH OF A MAKEOVER
Leona Choy
12/31/2019

SEASONAL SAG
Leona Choy
12/30/2019

THE MYSTERY OF TIME
Leona Choy
12/28/2019

2020 MY RENEWED EAGLE YEAR
Leona Choy
12/26/2019

Post Surgery Report
Leona Choy
12/3/2019

SURGERY ENCORE
Leona Choy
11/23/2019

“You Have the Right to Remain Silent”
Leona Choy
10/31/2019

WHO IS SHAKING MY TREE?
Leona Choy
10/30/2019

WHO IS THE BOSS OF ME?
Leona Choy
10/15/2019

LORD, MOVE MY MOUNTAIN!
Leona Choy
10/13/2019

ANOTHER WAITING ROOM
Leona Choy
10/11/2019

DON'T BE SHEEPISH
Leona Choy
10/10/2019

THE VALUE OF SELF-TALK
Leona Choy
9/28/2019

LASER PRAYER
Leona Choy
9/27/2019

THANKS FOR THE MEMORY
Leona Choy
9/12/2019

CARRY ME, FATHER
Leona Choy
9/5/2019

MY PERSONAL SPIRITUAL WORKOUT
Leona Choy
9/4/2019

PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS?
Leona Choy
9/1/2019

Lessons from My Cup
Leona Choy
8/20/2019

STRAW & THE CAMEL'S BACK
Leona Choy
8/7/2019

BECOMING MORE "FRUITY"
Leona Choy
7/10/2019

CREATIVE ENCOUNTERS
Leona Choy
7/3/2019

PITCHING IT RIGHT
Leona Choy
6/30/2019

“WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU GROW UP?”
Leona Choy
6/25/2019

34580 and COUNTING
Leona Choy
6/18/2019

MOUNTAINS AND MOLEHILLS
Leona Choy
6/14/2019

CHEERLEADING
Leona Choy
6/6/2019

HANDS ON THE PLOW
Leona Choy
5/22/2019

WAITING FOR GRADUATION DAY
Leona Choy
5/17/2019

I THINK BOOKS
Leona Choy
5/13/2019

ONLY TALK WITH YOUR MOUTH FULL!
Leona Choy
5/4/2019

HO-HUM FAITH
Leona Choy
4/18/2019

BREATHTAKING THOUGHTS
Leona Choy
4/7/2019

TOO MUCH ON MY PLATE?
Leona Choy
3/31/2019

EARTH SUIT vs SPACE SUIT: Increasing Tension
Leona Choy
3/4/2019

AVOIDING A SPIRITUAL "OOPS!"
Leona Choy
3/1/2019

PURSUING WISDOM
Leona Choy
2/19/2019

A THORNY MATTER
Leona Choy
2/15/2019

A SOMEWHAT GRUMPY CHAT WITH GOD
Leona Choy
2/12/2019

A FISH STORY
Leona Choy
2/8/2019

LET'S EAT NOODLES TOGETHER!
Leona Choy
1/21/2019

SATISFIED--A SECRET TO SHARE
Leona Choy
1/11/2019

STILL RUNNING
Leona Choy
12/29/2018

RESISTANCE TO ASSISTANCE
Leona Choy
12/6/2018

CHALLENGE OF THE FOURTH QUARTER
Leona Choy
11/26/2018

KEEPING A TRADITION
Leona Choy
11/15/2018

PUBLISHING FUND PROGRESS
Leona Choy
11/5/2018

"GOING STEADY" WITH MY "SUGAR CANE"
Leona Choy
11/3/2018

A SHOUT-OUT FOR A NEW BUTTERFLY
Leona Choy
10/31/2018

THANKSGIVING IN OCTOBER
Leona Choy
10/7/2018

REPEAT OFFENDERS
Leona Choy
9/30/2018

SHINING WHEN YOUR BATTERY IS LOW
Leona Choy
9/21/2018

I DESERVE IT...DESERVE IT NOT....
Leona Choy
9/13/2018

WHAT'S IN A NAME?
Leona Choy
9/10/2018

WAITING FOR GOD'S DUE TIME
Leona Choy
9/3/2018

STONES AND COVERUPS AND HOLY EARS
Leona Choy
8/31/2018

IT'S ALL ABOUT SHOES
Leona Choy
8/29/2018

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS MY CELL TOWER
Leona Choy
8/27/2018

REJUVENATION GOD'S WAY
Leona Choy
8/17/2018

STUCK IN THE MUD?
Leona Choy
8/13/2018

TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR
Leona Choy
8/8/2018

WHEN'S A GOOD TIME TO "EXULT"?
Leona Choy
7/30/2018

Survey For the Calendar-Challenged
Leona Choy
7/25/2018

Destiny Decisions
Leona Choy
7/19/2018

BEDROOM SLIPPERS OR HIKING BOOTS?
Leona Choy
7/18/2018

Hurrah for the Prepper Bridesmaids!
Leona Choy
7/13/2018

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS?
Leona Choy
7/10/2018

BARNACLES
Leona Choy
6/5/2018