#003
Finding Genuine Happiness
Want lasting happiness? Stop chasing things and start pursuing wisdom. It's worth more than gold and brings deeper joy than any purchase.
January 3, 2025
Scripture Focus
"Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold." - Proverbs 3:13-14 (NIV)
Insight
In our pursuit of happiness, we often chase after temporary pleasures or material success. Yet true joy, as this verse reveals, comes through gaining wisdom and understanding. This isn't about collecting facts or degrees, but about developing deep insight into life's meaning and God's ways. When we prioritize wisdom, we discover a richness that money can't buy – lasting contentment, better decisions, and deeper relationships.
What you can do
Today, identify one challenging situation in your life and instead of rushing to solve it, take 10 minutes to seek wisdom through prayer and reflection. What new insights might God reveal if you pause to listen?
prayer
Father, help me value wisdom above quick fixes and temporary gains. Guide me to seek Your understanding in every situation I face today. Amen.