Tea Time Tuesday: Building on Foundations of Wisdom - Episode 807
Oct 17, 2023
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Reflecting on the beauty of autumn, Sally Clarkson shares her love for Oxford and the joy of teaching her granddaughter about symphonies. Embracing beauty and delight in chaotic times, appreciating the creativity of children. Creating beauty and order in their homes while making others feel loved. Encountering unexpected opportunities and connections, emphasizing the importance of trusting God and taking risks. Discussing a delicious salad recipe, a book recommendation, and their love for Fernando Ortega's music. Emphasizing the need for a foundation of wisdom to navigate difficult times, seeking spiritual guidance and obeying God's words.
Building a strong foundation on God's word is essential for living a wise and stable life.
Choosing to believe and trust in God's goodness is crucial, especially during challenging circumstances.
Deep dives
Building a Foundation on God's Word
Building a strong foundation on God's word is essential for living a wise and stable life. Jesus emphasizes the importance of not only hearing His words, but also acting upon them. The foundation of wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord and a deep knowledge and understanding of His character. Acquiring wisdom and understanding is an ongoing process that requires diligently searching for truth in God's word. We can look to Jesus as our model, as He grew in wisdom, stature, and favor with God and man. Ultimately, building a foundation on God's word brings stability and helps us navigate the difficulties of life.
Trusting in God's Goodness
Choosing to believe and trust in God's goodness is crucial, especially during challenging circumstances. It is important to remember that this life is temporary and filled with brokenness. However, God has overcome the world and we have an eternal future with Him where all tears will be wiped away. Even in times when we may feel alone, we can find comfort knowing that God sees us, loves us, and is always with us. By embracing the truth that life extends beyond what we can currently see, we can have hope and assurance in God's plans for our lives.
Living in Light of Eternity
Understanding the temporary nature of this world and the greater purpose of eternity can help us gain perspective and strength. Though difficulties and trials may arise, we can find solace in knowing that our circumstances are small compared to the bigger picture of eternity. Embracing this perspective enables us to trust in God's control and guidance, acknowledging that He is working all things together for our good. By fixing our eyes on the eternal, we can navigate the challenges of life with hope and assurance.
Growing in Wisdom
Growing in wisdom is a continual process that involves seeking God's wisdom through His word and understanding His character. Acquiring wisdom is not an isolated endeavor, but rather a lifelong pursuit that requires diligent study, prayer, and seeking guidance. By immersing ourselves in the wisdom and understanding found in Scripture, we can make conscious decisions, navigate relationships, and respond to life's circumstances in a way that pleases God. As we grow in wisdom, we become equipped to shine light, spread beauty, and love others well in a world that desperately needs it.
Creating and noticing beauty, the loveliness of life, the gift of sweet relationships with my littles is an emotional and spiritual defense against being overcome by evil and darkness.
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