by Karen S. Matthias-Long

by Karen S. Matthias-Long

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Wisdom











December 8
Wisdom

"Oh, come, our Wisdom from on high,
Who ordered all things mightily;
To us the path of knowledge show,
and teach us in her ways to go.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
Shall come to you, O Israel!"

We pray for wisdom
And sometimes we get it in the form of saints:
Mahatma, Martin, Nelson
The wise ones rise from oppression and torture
And somehow preach forgiveness and reconciliation
Showing us that revenge is not God's way.

Wisdom is:
Loving your enemy
Knowing how to be a servant leader
Showing respect and learning from those with whom we disagree
Wholeness

I give thanks to you God, for the witness of Nelson Mandela. Where do I need to use more wisdom in my life and work?

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