Wishing Wisdom

Have you ever noticed that wishing for something is not enough to actually attain that which is wished for? Sure, it seems to work for kids, especially at Christmas. But is that really how the real world works? The sad part of growing up is that as we do, it becomes increasingly apparent that wishing for something is not enough. We have been sold a lie. The great deception remains for those who choose to hold dearly to dreams and wishes alone, as if we wish and dream harder, the achievement, or attainment of that we wish for, appears, like magic, before us.

Often it is stated that America is 'the land of opportunity', and yes, indeed, it is. But as our nation ages, the 'opportunity' seems elusive something one can only wish for. The truth is, America remains 'the land of opportunity!' There is the opportunity to take a life, or create a life. There is an opportunity to make a difference or be indifferent. There is an opportunity to diligently work toward wealth or expect others to provide it for you through the government.

You see, the word opportunity simply means a situation or condition favorable for attainment of a goal. And it seems as if, our goals as individuals in our nation have changed. We have bought the lie that opportunity will be provided for us, not a result of diligence, integrity, and discipline. If we stand here today only wishing wisdom would wash over us, waiting for it to fall in our laps, our heads or at our feet, fill our pocket books, it will never arrive. It is not enough to wish for wisdom, steps must be taken, dramatically taken in order for wisdom to arrive.

What steps? Well, first of all, there are no shortcuts. It will require discipline and diligence from each of us to search for truth, find honorable inspiration, press to integrity, and diligently discern. Here wisdom is born. Is it too late to start? NEVER! But it is time. Time for all of us to press on toward wisdom...real, honest, virtuous, well placed wisdom. It won't happen by wishing for it. Wishing wisdom never comes. But are you tired of not having her? I live for her. Wisdom is my pursuit of passion, and I believe, honestly believe it is found only as I pursue God.