T. D. Jakes - Wisdom from T.D. Jakes

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S OLOMON asked God for it. Universities espouse its virtues. Pastors pray for it. Parents want to believe their children have it. Students hope for it. Executives bank on it. Some rationalize it. Others brag about it. Most want more of it.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who stood firm against Hitlers policies during World War II and was subsequently executed for his stance, defines wisdom this way, To understand reality is not the same as to know about outward events. It is to perceive the essential nature of things. The best-informed man is not necessarily the wisest. Indeed there is a danger that precisely in the multiplicity of his knowledge he will lose sight of what is essential. But on the other hand, knowledge of an apparently trivial detail quite often makes it possible to see into the depth of things. And so the wise man will seek to acquire the best possible knowledge about events, but always without becoming dependent upon this knowledge. To recognize the significant in the factual is wisdom.

Within todays 24-7 communication culture, it is many times hard to recognize the significant in the factual. In our virtual reality worldwide society, someones wisdom can beand isblogged, Twittered, Skyped, emailed, and Facebooked instantaneously to others next door or in a faraway continent. Allowing wisdom to become relative is opening doors for imposters to barge in. Only with Gods wisdom can believers forge ahead to make the world a safer, stronger, and more beautiful place.

How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver (Proverbs 16:16 NKJV).

Gods wisdom, shared through His committed and dedicated servants, has carried people through ages past full of danger, through current economic and worldwide unrest, and will continue to protect and defend His children throughout eternity. Only wisdom from Heaven provides peace that passes all human understanding.

Wisdom From T.D. Jakes is a compilation of bits of wisdom received from the Lord over many years of serving Him. Shared with you are 40 wise and personal insights to refresh and empower you to tackle lifes challenges, rejoice in Gods promises fulfilled, and shout victory over the enemy.

This interactive devotional journal immerses you into a world where Gods powerful wisdom infuses you as never before. You will gain the strength to solve problems, turn situations around, and learn how to make wise decisions.

I believe there are times when we grow weary of human answers. The crucial times that arise in our lives require more than good advice. We need a word from God. T.D. Jakes

Within each chapter are wise reflections from best-selling books along with provocative Points to Ponder that help you delve into the depths of yourself to search out things, issues, people, situations, and just plain stuff that you need to deal with to be able to move forward toward your God-given destiny.

Words of Wisdom from other well-known believers will make you laugh, cry, and become a more thinking Christian as you consider other points of view about important topics. A place for your own special thoughts is provided to record your hearts desires, feelings, ideas, wonderings, and inner yearnings.

This treasured keepsake launches you onto a road filled with wisdom and paved with Gods glory.

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Note: Short quotes are taken from Grace Quotes; http://www.thegracetabernacle.org/quotes/grace_qs_bkgrnd.html;accessed7/10-14/09.

Myles Munroe Devotional & Journal (Shippensburg, PA: Destiny Image Publishers, 2007), Week 18, Day 5.

Joyce Meyer, Knowing God Intimately (New York: Warner Faith, 2003), 21.