Aug. 3, 2025

Day 216: The Wise Keep Listening | Proverbs 1:5

Day 216: The Wise Keep Listening | Proverbs 1:5

Send us a text Wisdom doesn't happen by accident. It's not something you stumble into or magically acquire with age. Drawing from Proverbs 1:5, today's meditation reveals how even those already considered wise must continue listening to grow deeper in understanding. The paradox of wisdom is that the moment you stop actively listening is precisely when you stop growing. Pride silently convinces us we've learned enough or experienced enough, closing our ears to new insights and divine guidance...

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Season 2

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Wisdom doesn't happen by accident. It's not something you stumble into or magically acquire with age. Drawing from Proverbs 1:5, today's meditation reveals how even those already considered wise must continue listening to grow deeper in understanding.

The paradox of wisdom is that the moment you stop actively listening is precisely when you stop growing. Pride silently convinces us we've learned enough or experienced enough, closing our ears to new insights and divine guidance. True wisdom, however, remains dynamic—constantly expanding as we maintain a posture of humility and receptivity.

Listening transcends mere hearing; it's a spiritual discipline requiring intentional practice. I challenge you to carve out 15 minutes today without distractions—no devices, music, or conversation—to simply be still before God with the simple prayer: "Lord, I'm listening." This countercultural practice creates space for God's gentle whispers to reach your heart. When you write down those subtle nudges and impressions afterward, you'll begin recognizing the unique ways God speaks into your life. Will you accept this invitation to deeper wisdom through the discipline of listening? Join our community of growing believers committed to embracing each day with faith and wisdom.

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00:00 - Welcome to Wisdom for the Day

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 216, the wise keep listening from Proverbs.

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Chapter 1, verse 5 from the New Living Translation.

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Let the wise listen to these Proverbs and become even wiser.

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Let those with understanding receive guidance.

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Wisdom doesn't happen by accident.

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You can't stumble into it or hope it magically shows up as you age.

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Solomon makes it clear even those who are already wise must keep listening.

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True wisdom isn't static, it's active.

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It grows as you stay teachable.

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It's easy to stop listening when you feel like you already know.

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Pride creeps in subtly.

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You tell yourself you've learned enough or experienced enough.

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But the moment you stop listening is the moment you stop growing.

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Listening is a spiritual discipline.

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It requires humility.

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It means slowing down enough to hear God, to receive guidance from His Word and even to be corrected by people who he's placed in your life.

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So this week I want you to set aside 15 minutes.

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Just do it today.

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15 minutes without distractions no music, no phone, no conversation, just pray, lord, I'm listening and stay still and then write down anything he brings to your mind, even small nudges.

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Pray with me, lord.

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Help keep me teachable, give me a teachable heart.

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Remove pride and distractions that close my ears to your guidance.

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I want to grow wiser by listening closely to your spirit every day, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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Amen, and consider becoming a community member.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Lauren King.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick, I love you, see ya.