Wise

At the orthodontist this morning doing the routine. I knew I would have some time and I am still recovering from my cold/exhaustion from the last few weeks so I didn't get up. It's ok though. I'm going to listen to my body and give it exactly what it is asking for which is a slower pace.

AND...... another day has come and gone and here I am still trying to finish the thought I started yesterday. Still tired. Still coughing up a storm. Didn't sleep very well last night because of said cough, but I am up and working though some me time.

I am in Jacob an as I was reading yesterday it felt like a frantic search. I was reading while the braces were being worked on, but still. I didn't feel the calm that I usually do. I was reading and searching for something to grab my attention and finally at the very end came one of my favorite scriptures.

Jacob 6:12 O be wise; what can I say more?

I can still remember feeling the strength of this statement when I understood it in a seminary class. What better advice can I give except be wise?

I have always loved my mind. I have a good, quick mind. It has served me well. I was smart. I could understand and grasp concepts. I have used it to my benefit all these years. I loved being known as smart, but I have decided I would rather be knows as wise.

adjective, wis·er, wis·est.

1. having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment,judgment, or discretion.
2. characterized by or showing such power; judicious or prudent:

The ability to discern and properly judge right and truth is TRUE POWER! I was researching it's use and since 1815 when the use of the word in books peaked its use has went down by over 1/2. It isn't something that is as valuable as it once was, BUT today more than ever I feel the need to be wise. To have it's power of discernment to help guide and direct my daily decisions. 

So for now on I am going to start asking myself "Is it wise?" This simple statement causes me to calmly collect the info, and rationally consider it before making a choice. Be Wise.... just might be the only advice needed from here on out.

Grateful for:
*Healing power of sleep. I am super in need of more than what Ive still gotten but I am amazed at how it instantly helps our bodies. Heavenly Father is so smart.

*Prayer: since beginning my morning ritual I have prayed more than I have in a very long time. I find myself asking Him for help with the littlest of things. It catches me off guard and I don't even realize I'm doing it, but I love how connected I am feeling.

*The Tahoe. I cannot imagine not having a vehicle to haul kids, and stuff around in. I was in and out of so many places yesterday it was crazy! I couldn't do all that I do without a vehicle like I have.