Wiser Ways

“I know their imagination which they go about, even now, before I have brought them into the land” (Deuteronomy 31:21).  “Trust in the Lord with all of thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding…. Be not wise in thine own eyes…. The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath He established the heavens… He giveth grace unto the lowly… but shame shall be the promotion of fools” (Proverbs 3:5-35).  “Turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and all things that are therein” (Acts 14:15).  

God ponders the imagination

Before the sinner goes astray.

Their thoughts are just an imitation

Of fools who, like them, turned away.

We’re called to trust the Lord alone

And lean not on our understanding.

The heavens and the earth have shown

It’s wise to do as He’s commanding.

There is no wisdom without God,

But rather darkness and confusion.

It’s wise to trust His staff and rod

To guide us to a right conclusion. 

The Lord by wisdom made the earth;

By understanding made the skies.

He gave the universe its birth:

Should we be wise in our own eyes?

We’re called to turn from vanity

And trust Lord who made all things,

Approaching with humility

To worship Him, the King of kings!

We see His wisdom in creation:

The heaven, earth, and things therein,

Yet greater still in His salvation,

We see the way He purges sin!

O Lord, we humbly offer praise

And with our heart and voice proclaim

The glory of Your wiser ways

That rescued us from sin and shame!