I am reading Ecclesiastes presently. It is filled with wisdom and good thinking, but it is presented in a rather depressing manner. That saddens me. In fact, the reason it saddens me is that as I read it I can’t help but think about the ones who come for counseling help and discredit what is given to them. They come back each week but I’m not sure why? As I look at this a step away from the session I can see that they seem to apply their own judgment to a step they ought to take thinking ahead to an outcome they aren’t sure about so they discredit the step rather than take a step in simple faith.

I can look back at my own life and see where I did this. When I married the first time right out of college I thought I needed to get married so I wouldn’t look like I might be like my brother. So, even though there had been red flags for me regarding this marriage, I pursued it thinking it was God protecting me from my fears. Those 7 years were very tough, but learning years. The learning however, didn’t take place until afterwards.

Wisdom does prevail. It is just too bad how long it takes for wisdom to be applied. I can look back at my life and wonder why it took me so long to learn valuable lessons? As I do this, I can see why those who question today, do so. It is important that I let them take the time for God’s Spirit to teach them just as He has done for me. Trusting God and His timing is always a lesson to keep learning.