King Solomon is the wisest man that ever lived. His father, King David, trusted God to deliver, forgive, and guide him through life. In Proverbs 4:4-5 (NLT), Solomon reflects on the lessons his father handed down to him: “4 My father taught me, “Take my words to heart. Follow my commands, and you will live. 5 Get wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.””
This verse shows that Solomon didn’t merely listen to the words of his father, but he took them to heart, internalizing them and deeply considering his dad’s instructions. Imagine being king over God’s people at such a young age! Solomon had this huge responsibility, and greatly valued his father’s wisdom. David told Solomon that if he listened and followed his advice, things would go well for him. Desiring him to rule wisely, David wanted him to be guided by God’s wisdom. The bottom line is that this passage emphasizes the importance of listening to wise advice, following it closely, and always keeping it in the forefront of our minds. It’s about using God’s wisdom to guide our decisions and actions, so that our lives will be full and prosperous.
Single Christian women worldwide should engrave this scripture in Proverbs 4:4-5 in their hearts, particularly those that are praying for a good, Godly man. Often, we live hoping for external events to bring us happiness, but true strength and beauty come from internalizing the wisdom our Heavenly Father shares throughout His Word.
Proverbs 4:7 (NLT) says, “Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.” We want the good results, but some of us feel that we can skip God’s wisdom and have them anyway. Life doesn’t work that way. Wisdom and good judgment lead to good results. This is especially so when it comes to choosing the person that is right for our lives.
God knows who’s best
God knows the man that is best for our lives. This man is in the earth, living his life right this very moment. He needs your brand of specialness as much as you need his, and he is destined to walk with you through life in a meaningful way. Although you may not know who he is or where he is, you can be assured that God does. In order for this union to take place, obedience and patience with God’s perfect timing is required.
God does not allow us to control His process, and we must submit to this truth with our full hearts and minds. Surrendering to His timing and plan means trusting and being patient, knowing He knows best and His timing is always right. When we let go and trust His process, we find peace and fulfillment in ways we might not expect, knowing He’s working everything out for our good.
Mistakes of our past
Mistakes of our past don’t define our future with God. He doesn’t hold them against us, but He does expect us to use the wisdom of His Word so that we do not make the same mistakes twice. Internalizing God’s wisdom means understanding it deeply and letting it shape our relationships and decisions. Jesus Christ teaches us how to prioritize this in Matthew 6:33. (NLT) “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”
Seeking God and His Kingdom above all else aligns us with His plan and purpose; it’s the only way. When we earnestly seek Him, we tap into His wisdom and guidance, which helps us avoid pitfalls and walk confidently in His Will. Asking God for wisdom about our past mistakes and trusting Him to lead us to the answers initiates synchronicity with His Will and plan.
We can’t get sucked into society’s ideology of what’s good and acceptable for relationships and marriage. Instead, we should learn to release our grip and rely on God’s wisdom. He’s the One with the plan, and He deserves our complete trust and obedience. He’s the Leader, and we must allow Him to guide us in our relationships, trusting His wisdom and perfect timing. By doing so, we align ourselves with His purpose. We’ll discover true fulfillment in relationships where Jesus Christ is at the center, and his unity and love hold everything beautifully together. ■
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“Trusting God’s Wisdom for Relationships”, written by Kim Times, edited by Fran Mack and KLizzie for Sundie Morning Sistas ©2024. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! SMS is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging Christian Women through the Word of God.