Fear Before Wisdom

[S] Psalm 111:10 --
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments;
His praise endures forever.

[O] I've been seeking wisdom in a couple of areas in my life but it really meant that I was searching for solutions to the issues I'm facing so I may move on with my life.  The psalmist reminded me through this passage, however, that I first have to place God at the throne where He belongs and only with such a heart God will grant wisdom in my life.  Because I've been trained all my life to seek solutions when faced with issues, this principle always catches me off guard as He doesn't want me to go looking for solutions but to seek Him first as my God and King, and once I follow His principles, then He will put praise in me forever which ultimately is where I want to be.

[A] Have I pushed out Jesus from the lordship of my life and have I taken over to find "my ways?"  I need to be careful whenever I am faced with challenges in my life not to shift into working things out on my own.  I need to fear God and commit myself to follow His principles.

[P] Dear Father, please sustain in me the praises toward You as I commit to follow Your ways and to seek Your wisdom before I take things into my own hands.  Please restore in my heart the rejoicing for who You are and what You have done and will do for me.