Proverbs 3:13-26

13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom
    And the man who gains understanding.
14 For her profit is better than the profit of silver
    And her gain better than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than jewels;
    And nothing you desire compares with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
    In her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways
    And all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
    And happy are all who hold her fast.
19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth,
    By understanding He established the heavens.
20 By His knowledge the deeps were broken up
    And the skies drip with dew.
21 My son, let them not vanish from your sight;
    Keep sound wisdom and discretion,
22 So they will be life to your soul
    And adornment to your neck.
23 Then you will walk in your way securely
    And your foot will not stumble.
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
    When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden fear
    Nor of the onslaught of the wicked when it comes;
26 For the LORD will be your confidence
    And will keep your foot from being caught.

Last night I wept as I read these words, because I realized that they spoke of what I truly long for. And because I had forgotten what I truly long for - that wisdom and the Lord's instruction really are my life and my greatest desire. I was grieved by my bentness, but I was also filled with hope - these proverbs contain rich promises. May your spirit also be revived by the Words.