Day 8: I Receive Her Counsel

 

Wisdom, I am ready to listen. Your voice leads me well.

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1. Sacred Invitation (The Opening Posture)

Sit in stillness, perhaps with your hands open in a receiving posture. Speak or write:

• Wisdom, I am here to receive, not to control.

• I quiet the noise of my own opinions.

• I am teachable today. Your counsel is trustworthy.

• I welcome your instruction — even if it challenges me.

• Speak clearly. I will listen and follow.

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2. Scripture Encounter

Proverbs 1:5

• “Let the wise listen and add to their learning,
  and let the discerning get guidance.”

Proverbs 19:20–21

• “Listen to advice and accept discipline,
  and at the end you will be counted among the wise.
  Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
  but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”

Proverbs 8:14

• “Counsel and sound judgment are mine;
  I have insight, I have power.”

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3. Journaling Dialogue

Let this be a listening posture. Begin with questions, or finish the sentences:

• Wisdom, what would you say to me today about…

• Where have I not invited your counsel lately?

• I’m willing to receive your thoughts on this situation: __________.

• Is there something I’ve been doing in my own strength that you want to redirect?

Even if the page is quiet, trust that Wisdom is present and near.

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4. Wisdom Speaks (Prophetic Response)

Hear this as Wisdom responding to your openness:

• I do not speak to shame you — I speak to guide you.

• My counsel will not confuse you. It will clarify, strengthen, and free you.

• You’ve asked for wisdom — and I come quickly to those who ask.

• Do not fear correction; it is how I guard your life.

• I speak now in small thoughts, in sacred nudges.

• Be still long enough to hear — and you will be led.

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5. Embodied Action

Today’s Practice: Ask before acting.

• Choose one decision you’ll face today — even something small.

• Before acting, pause and pray:
  “Wisdom, what do you counsel here?”

• Wait just 30 seconds in silence. Then proceed with trust and attention.

• Bonus: Ask a trusted mentor or friend for advice today — Wisdom speaks through others too.

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6. Closing Blessing

• I receive the counsel of Wisdom.

• Her voice leads me into clarity, not confusion.

• I walk in her ways, and I am strengthened by her words.

• I am teachable. I am led. I am at peace.