1. The Gift of Wisdom

5. Homo
Sapiens

6. Spouse Church Money Family Learning Centre Children Health Friends
Work
Manchester United

7. Spouse Church Money Family Learning Children Health Friends Work
Manchester United

8. ‘Fear of the Lord is the start of all wisdom’ Proverbs 1
‘Fear of the Lord is the start of all wisdom’ Proverbs 1.7 & Proverbs 9.10

9. Eden
Adam
‘My way, not yours!’
Gethsemane
Jesus
‘Your will not mine’

10. Why Can’t We Hear God’s Voice?
We don’t know that He speaks
We don’t know what His voice sounds like
Distractions
‘Hurry-Sickness’
Fear

11. How do we access God’s Wisdom
Create regular quiet time
Learn what prayer and meditation techniques suit you
Confess your sins
Equip yourself in expectation that you will hear God speak
Pray for wisdom before starting
Share what you receive with people of faith
Test what you hear
Commit yourself to action