Tonight at church pastor shared a shorter sermon on the strength found in our diversity as a body of believers. Then, he invited 4 multi-racial friends up on to to stage to share their story and talk about how we can better cross the divide between races and build bridges toward unity.

Five stools were placed at the front of the stage, but only one of them was occupied by a woman. Each time the microphone was passed to her, my ears perked up.

Every word she shared was laced with hard-earned wisdom.

I found myself leaning in. I wanted to gobble up every morsel she offered.

She embodied what I’d read that morning during my quiet time:

You’re blessed when you meet Lady Wisdom,
    when you make friends with Madame Insight.
She’s worth far more than money in the bank;
    her friendship is better than a big salary.
Her value exceeds all the trappings of wealth;
    nothing you could wish for holds a candle to her.
With one hand she gives long life,
    with the other she confers recognition.
Her manner is beautiful,
    her life wonderfully complete.
She’s the very Tree of Life to those who embrace her.
    Hold her tight—and be blessed! ~ Proverbs 3:13-18, MSG

I don’t know about you, but I long to be like Lady Wisdom. I want my countenance and conversation to speak life into others. I’m studying Proverbs in hopes of making some progress, and I wanted to share 4 ways Lady Wisdom walks.

4 Ways to Walk Like Lady Wisdom

• Stay on your knees: A wise woman walks with reverence and respect. Her life is a worshipful offering to her God.
  • “Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning” (Proverbs 1:7, MSG).
    
• Savor the Truth: Lady Wisdom has no taste for wordly fare. Her pure palate fills her mouth with common sense and discernment.
  • “Do you hear Lady Wisdom calling? Can you hear Madame Insight raising her voice? …My mouth chews and savors and relishes truth—I can’t stand the taste of evil!” (Proverbs 8:1 & 8).
    
• Yield to authority: Submission characterizes the life of a wise woman. She is an obedient follower.
  • “A wise heart takes orders; an empty head will come unglued” (Proverbs 10:8, MSG).
    
• Keep your ears perked up: Lady Wisdom has a teachable spirit. She considers life her schoolroom and is always adjusting her understanding based on the tutelage of her Master Teacher.
  • “Wise men and women are always learning, always listening for fresh insights” (Proverbs 18:15, MSG).

Tonight, I listened in as Lady Wisdom shared how God had turned her wounds into wisdom. Her life was broken but beautiful.

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