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God’s Wisdom Now - Thoughts, Cautions and How It Works
Ultimately, for each of us, the only completely reliable source of guidance is listening directly to God through the quiet whispers of the Holy Spirit. This “God’s Wisdom Now” webpage is meant to assist in that process – not replace it. If we sincerely pray for meaningful guidance before using this tool, it can help us immensely. I have experienced it and know it can. Even without this program, prayerfully opening the scriptures to a random page often brings relevant, insightful answers to prayers, concerns, and issues of the moment. This tool works similarly.
Let me share how I gain divine guidance here. If you are prayerful and mindful, you will find your own similar path
- 1. I usually open myself to guidance from all the "types" of wisdom available. But sometimes I restrict it to a limited number of "types" of wisdom. For example, if I just want a quick inspirational thought, I may pick quotes only. If I have time and can watch a short video, I will choose to get answers from those "types" as well. On the other hand, if I want to listen to or study a lengthy talk or sermon, I might choose "type" 7 or 8. Then I ask God to bring the resources to the screen that would be most helpful for me or His purposes.
- 2. I think sometimes the Lord tests us to see if we are willing to do our part. So whenever I get an answer on the screen, I pay attention to the feelings in my heart. Does this topic feel like an answer from God? If not, I hit the "Next" button to get a new "Piece of Wisdom" and then I ask myself the same question again. If it feels right, I read or listen with the intent to make notes ( either mentally or on paper ) about what it means to me and what impressions and thoughts come into my mind. I consider what changes I can make or actions I can take that would be pleasing to God, helpful to Him, to me, and/or to others.
- 3. There are times when I am seeking God's guidance on a specific topic. Perhaps I want help with "loving your neighbor," "forgiveness," or I want to hear counsel from a specific person. In those cases, in addition to entering the "type" of wisdom I want, I can include a "topic". That way I know the answers will relate to that focus.
- 4. Sometimes I recall something about a talk, sermon or quote and I'd like to find the whole thing -- either for myself or to share with someone I care about. In this case, I put in the "topic" section, specific keywords (much like I would do with a "Google" search). There are thousands of "items of wisdom" in the database now and it continues to grow.
- 5. I may think of a past talk, quote, or video that has been particularly helpful or meaningful to me and think it may be helpful to others as well. If I want to know if it is already in this "God's Wisdom" database, I just select the appropriate "type" and then enter the title or the quote in the "topic" spot and then push the button. If my item comes up, I know it is in the database, otherwise it likely is not. If you have items of "God's Wisdom" that you think could be very helpful to others on the right occasion, please feel encouraged and welcome to make a comment below and give us the details so we can consider adding them to the database for the benefit of others.
I hope and pray you will use this wonderful tool wisely and often to bring more happiness and meaning into your life. Your comments are always welcome below.
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