Gleaning Wisdom from All Sources March 24, 2007
Posted by Erin in : General Lessons , trackbackJoe,
Thanks for the reminder that we need to read all we can! I know in parenting, it is easy for me to read one book and think it has the answer and then sit back and relax. Just as we as members of Christ all bring a different aspect to the body, so our writings as Christians are not fully complete. We all have a piece of the puzzle, but never have it ALL figured out!
I was thinking about searching out wisdom in books, but also the way we must search out wisdom of other godly parents. The body is such a wonderful blessing and needs to be taken full advantage of to glean all the wisdom we can from others.
Why is it that I am often so slow to ask for advice from others? I know for me my pride will get in the way of seeking out the knowledge of others. I want others to think I have it all together in parenting and don’t need any help! But this could not be further from the truth. I am always learning every day and we could serve one another so much better as parents to be real about our struggles. Too often the striving for the facade leads us to want to cover up our areas of weakness.
Someone has to take the first step though. Often when one person opens up, a flood gate will come pouring out of real fellowship. So in parenting, if you see someone who has children whose hearts, attitudes and behaviors reflect Jesus, ask them what they do! Look to gain any wisdom you can for others. Open up about your own struggles and see if they have any insight to share. They may have had a similar struggle and some victories to speak of!
If our goal is to raise children who love Jesus and not simply have a family that looks good on the outside then we will do all we can to gain wisdom from books and others. It isn’t easy, but the fruit will be worth it!
Seeking the wisdom of others with you,
Erin
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