Learning Wisdom in His Goodness
My dear son,
Looking back sometimes teaches you what you could not understand at first. Reflect calmly on your experiences and ask me for wisdom to live more uprightly. I am a good and generous Father who welcomes your questions.
If you have turned from a wrong path, treasure what you learned. Let us consider how to live now, listening to my word instead of remaining caught in self-blame. I will help your judgment become deeper and more honest.
When a decision comes today, ask about what you do not know. Put what you have learned into practice gradually. Trust the goodness with which I have treated you, and welcome this new day with a glad heart.
With all my love,
Your Father
Psalms 119:65–68
WEB65You have treated your servant well, according to your word, LORD.
66Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
67Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I observe your word.
68You are good, and do good. Teach me your statutes.
A short reflection
The petitioner acknowledges turning from mistaken ways after affliction and asks the good and generous God for insight and knowledge.
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