π 10.06.2025 | Wisdom Begins with Reverence | HEART ANCHOR
π± Psalm 111:10 as a Guide for Your Daily Life πΒ Psalm 111:10
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π Bible Text
βThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever.β β Psalm 111:10
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β¨Β Devotional
βThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. His praise endures forever.β (Psalm 111:10)
Reverence for God doesnβt mean trembling before a stern judge, but honoring Him with deep respectβas the Creator who knows and loves us. When you take Godβs greatness and holiness into your heart, true wisdom begins: you no longer view the world through your own lens, but through Godβs perspective.
Why does reverence lead to wisdom? Those who know that God is just and good will shape their actions accordingly: they avoid lying because they know honesty pleases Him; they practice patience because they trust that God Himself is patient.
Wisdom in practice This reverence isnβt theoreticalβit shows up concretely: in respecting our elders, in steady learning rather than quick shortcuts, and in the willingness to accept uncomfortable truths.
Everlasting praise Your reverence takes root when you praise Godβnot only for great miracles but also for your morning coffee or a friendβs smile. Your praise becomes an echo of His goodness that never fades.
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π Story βΒ The Hidden Path and the Heartβs Compass
Lena is in tenth grade and dreams of one day becoming a mountain guide. One weekend she and three friends set out for a peak. They know of a route thatβs only in a secret climbing guideβextremely challenging. Lena feels the thrill: whoever conquers it will be hailed as a hero by the group.
Soon after they begin, they realize how narrow the ridge is and how steep the drop. Fog rolls in. One misstep means a long fall. Panic sets in. At the next rest spot, Lena opens her small journal, where last week she had written down Psalm 111. She reads verse 10 again: βThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdomβ¦β
From that reverent stance, she insists they turn backβdirectly against the peer pressure. βGuys, weβve gone too far. If something happens to us, I canβt blame God for it.β The friends hesitate, but Lena reminds them of Godβs care and their loved ones back home.
They slowly retrace their steps. On the descent, the fog clears, and they see that the mountain trail winds upward on the other sideβan alternative thatβs safer and even quicker. Back in the valley, they realize: true wisdom wasnβt in risky heroism, but in the courage to obey God first.
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π§ Thoughts Β β What Does Psalm 111:10 Mean for You?
Heartbeat instead of trend: Reverence for God sets you to an inner rhythm that guards against false shortcuts.
Courage to turn back: Wisdom also means changing course when your conscience detects Godβs voice.
Praise as a lifestyle: When you thank God for every detail of your day, you cultivate humility and inner peace.
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π‘ Impulses for Today
Morning reverence: Read Psalm 111:10 before you touch your phone, and ask God for wise choices.
Conscience check: If youβre tempted today (e.g., to quit a task or gossip), pause and ask, βWhat would reverence for God say here?β
Praise routine: Tonight, write down three things you praised God for todayβeven small ones.
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π Prayer
Lord, You are great and holy, yet lovingly near. Teach me the fear of the LORD so that I may act wisely and not oppose Your will. Strengthen me when tempting shortcuts call, and give me the courage to turn back again and again. Let my life be an ongoing praise that honors Your nameβtoday and always. Amen.
