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Wisdom doesn't happen by accident. It's not something you stumble into or magically acquire with age. Drawing from Proverbs 1:5, today's meditation reveals how even those already considered wise must continue listening to grow deeper in understanding.

The paradox of wisdom is that the moment you stop actively listening is precisely when you stop growing. Pride silently convinces us we've learned enough or experienced enough, closing our ears to new insights and divine guidance. True wisdom, however, remains dynamic—constantly expanding as we maintain a posture of humility and receptivity.

Listening transcends mere hearing; it's a spiritual discipline requiring intentional practice. I challenge you to carve out 15 minutes today without distractions—no devices, music, or conversation—to simply be still before God with the simple prayer: "Lord, I'm listening." This countercultural practice creates space for God's gentle whispers to reach your heart. When you write down those subtle nudges and impressions afterward, you'll begin recognizing the unique ways God speaks into your life. Will you accept this invitation to deeper wisdom through the discipline of listening? Join our community of growing believers committed to embracing each day with faith and wisdom.

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Speaker 1 (00:02):
Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for
spiritual refreshment andguidance.
I'm Rick.
Join me as I dive into God'sWord to find clarity and
strength for life's challenges.
Let me help you embrace eachday with faith and wisdom, ready
to feel inspired.
Let's get started.

(00:24):
Today is Day 216, the wise keeplistening from Proverbs.
Chapter 1, verse 5 from the NewLiving Translation.
Let the wise listen to theseProverbs and become even wiser.
Let those with understandingreceive guidance.
Wisdom doesn't happen byaccident.

(00:47):
You can't stumble into it orhope it magically shows up as
you age.
Solomon makes it clear eventhose who are already wise must
keep listening.
True wisdom isn't static, it'sactive.
It grows as you stay teachable.
It's easy to stop listeningwhen you feel like you already

(01:09):
know.
Pride creeps in subtly.
You tell yourself you'velearned enough or experienced
enough.
But the moment you stoplistening is the moment you stop
growing.
Listening is a spiritualdiscipline.
It requires humility.
It means slowing down enough tohear God, to receive guidance

(01:31):
from His Word and even to becorrected by people who he's
placed in your life.
So this week I want you to setaside 15 minutes.
Just do it today.
15 minutes without distractionsno music, no phone, no
conversation, just pray, lord,I'm listening and stay still and

(01:57):
then write down anything hebrings to your mind, even small
nudges.
Pray with me, lord.
Help keep me teachable, give mea teachable heart.
Remove pride and distractionsthat close my ears to your
guidance.
I want to grow wiser bylistening closely to your spirit

(02:18):
every day, amen.
Well, that's all for today, butI'll be back tomorrow with more
of God's Word.

(02:39):
Amen, and consider becoming acommunity member.
The executive producer forWisdom of the Day is Lauren King
.
Quality control engineer isYelena McClellan.
Intro and outro music by WestonMcCurry Until tomorrow, I'm
Rick, I love you, see ya.
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