Proverbs 28:26  
Those who trust their own insight are foolish, 
but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe. (NLT)

If you think you know it all, you’re a fool for sure; 
real survivors learn wisdom from others. (MSG)

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Artificial Intelligence provided a good summary of two articles on what it means to walk in wisdom. Here’s what it says: 

“Walking in wisdom means living according to God’s guidance and principles, making choices that reflect understanding and good judgment. It involves seeking wisdom through prayer, studying the Bible, and surrounding oneself with wise people.”

Thank you, Duck.AI, openbible.info, and learn.ligonier.org.

But wait, there’s more! 

“Walking in wisdom is about making informed, godly choices in every aspect of life. By seeking wisdom through prayer, Scripture, and community, individuals can navigate life’s complexities with clarity and purpose.”

Again, thank you, Duck.AI, logos.com, and redeemedmind.com. DuckAI is a secure artificial intelligence agent from the makers of DuckDuckGo. 

Class dismissed.

Okay, not really. Definitions are one thing; actual application of truth to life is another. 

Here’s a question to ponder today: How will I walk in wisdom through the events and conversations of the day? Seeking God morning, noon, and night is a good place to start. Learning and applying God’s words of truth and life is wise. Allowing those truths to shape our decisions and discussions is wise. Choosing wise people as our closest companions, mentors, and friends is wise. 

Who are the wisest people you have direct access to? Whose wisdom can you glean from a conference, a YouTube video, or a podcast? Whose wisdom is captured in books for you to read and reread? 

There is more than plenty of wisdom to go around. Seeking it, finding it, and applying it is what matters. Living what we learn is an indication of wise choices. Choosing wise mentors up close and personal, and remotely, is wise. 

What one aspect of walking in wisdom can you integrate into your life today? How can you repeatedly integrate this step until you have mastered it, or better, have been mastered by it? Then, what’s your next best step on wisdom’s walkway?

Ollie the Border Collie and I take a walk around the nearby park several times a week in the early morning hours. This is a wonderful time of prayer and contemplation. I recently listened to Pete Greig’s book, How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People. His British English makes listening mandatory. His sense of humor and humility make it a delight. 

One of the habits I am trying to apply is praying aloud. Ollie leads the way and steers us away from harm. Our Shepherd, who is Our Father in Heaven, leans in to listen. (See Psalm 116:1 and 2 in the NLT.) Contrary to what my fellow lovers of morning shadows and furry friends might think, I am not talking to myself. 

This habit in the making is enriching my walk with God as I pray through my daily prayer lists, Psalm 23, and the Lord’s Prayer. This is part of my attempt to walk in wisdom. It makes me kinder, gentler, and more focused on what God is saying to me about me, and about others. 

How will you incorporate wisdom walking today? How will you turn this into a life-giving habit? Let’s learn together. 

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I will walk in wisdom.

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Our Father, bless me with new and renewed habits of walking in wisdom. I want to know you, your heart, your mind, your will, and ways. Give me ears to hear what you are saying to me. Give me a willing and obedient heart to follow your words of wisdom. Make me wiser day by day, enriched by your goodness and grace. Amen.