I collect words! I savor them. Linger with them. Ponder over them. They can touch my heart and satisfy my soul. Whether they are words in a devotional, a speech, a song, a book, a sermon, a poem, a conversation, or even a blog post; wisdom abounds! This love of words has influenced me to try something new…..Ta Da!….Wise Wednesday is born! To be honest, it’s as much for me as it is for you. It’s my hope that by sharing bits of wisdom which have inspired me, caused me to pause and think, or to look at something differently than I have before, will do the same for you AND it will allow me to create a gathering place for the words of others that have resonated with me in some way: like to motivate a change, encourage, reassure, spark an idea, gain a deeper understanding, or kindle a dream.
Some weeks I’ll share my connection with the “Wise Wednesday” words. Other times, I may simply post the quote and let it stand on its own. Either way, I would love it if this compilation of words will be an invitation for conversation between us and an opportunity for you to share YOUR wise words with me! So, here we go……….
“Knowledge comes from learning. Wisdom comes from living.”
Anthony Douglas Williams
I’m in the midst of an on-line book study. The timing of it is no coincidence! The book is Come With Me by Suzanne Eller. Her previous books have had a tremendous effect on me and so far this one is no different. My “Ah-Ha” moment came with these “wise” words:
“Whisper yes where no wants to take root.”
Since retiring, I’ve felt God calling me to do things, but out of fear of failure, lack of confidence, and selfishness with my time; I have ignored Him and put them off. “No has taken root!” There’s no doubt in my mind that it’s time for me to say, “YES”. It’s still scary and will require some sacrifice, and I’m pretty sure my “yes” WILL start only as a whisper and not a shout, but these wise words are inspiring me to rip up the old roots holding me back and follow where God is leading me.
Have you felt called to do something that you too, have ignored? What’s holding you back? Are you in the midst of fulfilling God’s call? What helped you to step out and follow? I’ll meet you in the comments to continue this conversation!
To learn more about the “Come With Me” book study, go to http://www.tsuzanneeller.com
Wonderful post! I love words too. In all languages! They are fascinating and bring alive feelings and experiences. Some experiences foreign to me and some just born of the human condition. So this brought back memories of me complaining (in my 20’s) to my dad about feeling put upon and discriminated against as I was a wee cog in the wheel then. His words to me were “Illegitimi non carborundum .” I’ll let you look that up as this is a family page. ha But I’ve lived by that motto all my life and loved the rhythm of the language. Thanks for taking me down memory lane! XO
HaHa! I did have to look it up! I’m such a nerd I like to read the “Word of the Day” on Dictionary.com! Glad for your stroll down memory lane! Thanks for taking your time to let me know!