Scripture Reading: Ecc 9:16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard

Reflections: King Solomon pondered over a case where a poor man in in the city came to the rescue of his people. He did not use his strength to fight but applied his wisdom to work. By the wise strategy he deployed, his city was saved from attack. By this observation, King Solomon concludes that wisdom is better than strength. This brings to us the importance of developing strategies to combat challenges in life. It is an aspect of wisdom you must not miss in life. Even boxers in the ring competing for titles do not only use their strength. They seek to device a strategy which will help them quickly overcome their opponents. Your ability ‘to think and act in such a way that the choices and judgments you make become beneficial and productive will largely determine the success you achieve in life. Surely Wisdom is better than strength! You will win in life by wisdom.

Prayer: Dear Lord, please make me a wise person.

Confession: I am full of wisdom. I think before I act. I develop winning strategies and apply them to situations. I win by wisdom.