The essence of wisdom, from a practical standpoint, is pausing long enough to look at our lives-invitations, opportunities, relationships-from God's perspective. And then acting on it

You always have God's undivided attention.

The gate is small because truth guards the entrance. The way is narrow because the Lord protects us with wise boundaries.

God's arrows of affliction are sharp and painful so He can get our attention. He won't let His beloved children get away with sin because He knows it robs us of blessings, opportunities, and even character refinement.

Helen Keller was blind and deaf when she graduated from college with honors. So what's your problem?

In thinking about His many blessings, you view God's work from a new perspective.

Perhaps you have been ensnared by a sinful habit that you will not abandon, and your guilt is so overwhelming you are ashamed to approach Christ. Whatever the reason for your broken intimacy with God, there is good news. Jesus waits to embrace you now in the arms of unconditional, divine love.