Father God, thank you for being my One, True Source for wisdom and understanding. How can I comprehend the statement "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom"? How can I bottle the lessons of adversity?
My child, true wisdom and understanding flow out of an intimate relationship with Me. Fearing Me is a concept of intimacy. Awe and respect for me are the results of this cultivated union. Adversity is my school of training and preparation. As you posture yourself before Me in a spirit of true submission, I will impart the precious cargo of wisdom. Be filled with the wealth of My knowledge. Accumulate the gold of My understanding.
"Fearing Me" and "forsaking evil" are how I want to do relationship with you. Surrender completely to my tutoring. I greatly yearn to establish the reflection of My likeness in and through you. Learn to embrace adversity as friend and not foe.