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King Solomon got the opportunity of a lifetime; God asked him, "What do you want?" I call it the Old Testament story of a man winning the lottery ticket. In my mind's eye, God knocks on the door and he answers. Solomon and God have the conversation of a lifetime; God lets him get everything off his chest and then God asked: "What do you want?" If God asked Solomon certainly God has asked you and me the same question. I am sure Solomon pondered the question before answering and probably thought of all he had to deal with in real life. You and I too are like Solomon; what happens in real life matters. Sometimes everyday life is comprised of: my mom just had a heart attack; I am 8,000 miles away from home and can't be with her because I will lose my job and won't be able to support my disabled twins. Every day life happens and someone shouts to God, "I found the woman of my dreams but she is married with five children and her husband has been in a coma for the last year and a half." Where is the wisdom, the insight and the understanding when we need it? I have come to understand that wisdom is not trying harder or knowing more--it is a quiet surrender to just listening and trusting more. Wisdom doesn't mean I have all the answers but I talk to God because God can handle it. This is Tuesday talk.
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Blogger Bio:Theda Okona is a former storyteller and co-host for an internet radio broadcast. She lives to be inspired. Adjunct Professor at Miami Dade College, Writer, Speaker, Vocalist and Author of Clouds of Grace--she has a Master of Arts in Education and a Bachelor of Arts in English. Archives
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