More to the Story - Chapter 13
Solomon, the author of Proverbs

The “Wisdom of Solomon"

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight”. Proverbs 3:5-6

Reflection

Proverbs are pithy wise sayings attributed to Solomon who compiled these teachings for his son.The above is maybe the most widely quoted of them. In fact I recommend reading all of Chapter 3. It’s great and full of practical wisdom (wisdom is the ability to put knowledge into practice).
 
The Proverbs are a terrific time tested way for father and son to spend practical time “doing life” together. (Don’t read 21:9 though)
 
It is also noteworthy that the wisdom of Solomon did not prevent him from slowly drifting into exactly that against which he warned his sons. Knowing the truth is never enough. There is no substitute for the disciplined obedience which holds itself accountable to a third party or two, something Solomon did not have.  Because of that he drifted away from all that he knew to be true and instead opted for the things that perish. And perish they did, as they always do.
 
Prayer

Lord, please help me in 2012 to trust, to actually trust rather than trying to “force fit” life into a mold of my own making. You are the potter and all else, including me and my dreams, are the clay. Shape my life and my world into your great purposes today and throughout 2012. Amen”