Wisdom is not simply something you study; it is something you walk out. It unfolds through reflection, prayer, and continual self-examination. Both of these devotional teachings—Walking in Wisdom with God and The Wisdom to See Beyond Applause—invite you to pause and look inward, asking where God’s wisdom is shaping your growth and where discernment is still needed.
Use the following guided prompts as a spiritual mirror. Take your time with them. Write slowly. Let the Holy Spirit speak through your thoughts, revealing not just what you know but who you are becoming.
Reflections for “Walking in Wisdom with God”
In what areas of your life are you currently seeking God’s direction? How might asking for wisdom change the way you move forward?
Reflect on a time when obedience to God felt costly but ultimately produced peace. What did that experience teach you about trust?
How do you typically respond when you do not know what to do—by worrying, waiting, or worshiping?
Think about the role of timing in your life. Are you rushing through a season God has called you to rest in, or hesitating in one He has called you to move through?
Describe a trial or hardship that refined your character. What did you learn about God’s faithfulness through it?
How can you invite the Holy Spirit to become more active in your daily decisions and thought life?
What does peace look like for you when you are walking wisely with God? How can you pursue it more intentionally?
Are there any habits, relationships, or thoughts that cloud your discernment? What boundaries or practices could help restore clarity?
How does humility affect your ability to hear and apply God’s wisdom?
What practical steps will you take this week to align your choices with God’s Word rather than your emotions?
Reflections for “The Wisdom to See Beyond Applause”
Where in your life do you feel tempted to rely on cleverness or performance instead of humility and prayer?
How do you define excellence in your current season—and does that definition reflect God’s standards or the world’s?
Write about a time when your skill or success made you prideful. What helped you return to a place of gratitude and surrender?
How do you discern whether your pursuit of excellence is serving God’s purpose or your own ambition?
In what ways has God humbled you recently, and what wisdom did that experience bring?
What is the difference between appreciating someone’s credentials and idolizing them? How can you honor others without losing your own identity in comparison?
Reflect on Keller’s prayer: “Give me the wisdom to seek skillfulness, but not be taken with my own cleverness.” How can you apply this in your work, relationships, and ministry?
What would change if you viewed every gift and skill as a means of worship instead of achievement?
How can you balance ambition and humility in your calling, using your excellence to reflect God rather than yourself?
What does “fruitful wisdom” look like in your life—what actions, attitudes, or habits reveal that you are walking in God’s truth?
These prompts are meant to help you listen. Wisdom does not shout—it whispers. It lives in the quiet spaces between thoughts and the tender places where truth meets transformation. Take time to write and pray through these questions. As you do, may you find that wisdom is not merely something you ask for—it is someone you walk with.