Real wisdom. Real truth.

The Bible says, "Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy one results in understanding". Proverbs 9:10

This verse stands out to me this morning because I can say for myself that I did not know how to make truly wise decisions until I learned to fear the Lord. Yeah, I probably made some good decisions based on chance, but never truly wise until I knew my Heavenly father who brings complete truth into my life. 

I gave my life completely to Jesus about 6 years ago. I look at my life today and know without a doubt, that where I am is not because of my own successes or my own personal doing, but because I realized I could not live a purposeful and meaningful life without Jesus' hand guiding me through important decisions that came my way. 

Before I began to fear the Lord, I was like a little child, lost and looking for my Heavenly father to take my hand and walk me across the busy streets of life. Even a fifty year old man with years of education and experience is like a lost little child without the Lord. 

Life will continue to hand me big decisions, good times, bad times, surprises both enjoyed and despised, but I fear a Lord who is the same yesterday, today and forever. He will not change or leave my side. His word remains as it always has, and saturates my heart. He is in my marriage, my family, my daily life... and for that, I am blessed. I want to seek real wisdom as my life matures. It can't be found on television or in the riches of this world, but in that book of life that sits next to by bed each night. 

I believe it is impossible to be truly wise without fearing the Lord, and I am eager to gain more wisdom today.