Many attempts by researchers have shown that 5% of women are wise, 15% are “those who think they are wise” while the remaining are “those that are not wise”. Search yourself woman, which of these categories do you belong to? How do you react to issues? What values do you possess in this sinful world we live in? When you come across a woman that is wise, you need not be told. All it takes is just checking out her values. When you come across those who think they are wise, you would also know. Sometimes last month, I was speaking with a lady on how to avoid choosing a wrong partner in marriage, she did not allow me just for 2 minutes before she cut me short saying “no one can teach me anything about relationship, I know all about it and I can even counsel you”. Funny enough, her friends sometimes ago had told me that she orders people around; she is demanding and would not listen to corrections because she thinks she knows it all. She is not a good example for younger ones and her life is not worthy of emulation even to adults. And of course the last set which sadly has the majority, “those that are not wise”.
I was invited to a wedding party about 6 weeks ago, a high profile party where attendance was strictly on invitation. Those in attendance were people of high repute, college lecturers, professors, senators and even 2 serving state governors were on ground. It was amazing to overhear a conversation between four elegant ladies and for about two hours, all they talked about was the latest soaps/home videos in town, reasons why you should not trust your man and finally how many bottles of beer coupled with plates of salad they would consume before leaving the venue. They never talked about vision, purpose and God.
Please note, if you expose your breast and buttocks in the name of fashion, you are not wise. If you have not yet discovered God’s purpose for your life and anything that comes your way seems to be okay with you (e.g. food, music, career, men, night and/or wild parties, friends and fake men of God) then you are not wise.
Talking about the 5% that are WISE, you would simply notice something in their lives. Their ways are beautiful inside out (from the inside), they are composed, intelligent, matured, godly, friendly, purposeful, and wealthy. They have good homes, great characters, great kids, healthy expressions and wonderful partners. Isn’t that the kind of life we all crave and dream about?
Wait! Let no one think that this is hard to accomplish. This kind of achievement is attainable. If you want it badly, then simply be my partner. Be a READER, that’s all. Anything that goes into the mind comes out in a life. We become the books we read. The books we read affect our lives. Please note! I’m not talking about reading romantic novels, because they won’t develop your mind talk less of making you wise concerning life related issues. Fashion magazines would not make you attract blessings. Home videos won’t help you discover your purpose in life. Gossiping won’t help you create a good relationship with God. Your B.Sc, HND, M.Sc, PhDs, etc would not teach you how to hold your home together even though they are good qualifications. But the Bible, motivational and inspirational books related to the Bible will surely make all the difference in your life. You will find yourself amongst the 5% if you commit yourself to reading these books. If you come across a woman that is a role model living a lifestyle that you adore, don’t waste your time trying to figure out how she made it that way, simply ask her the type of books she reads.
If you read the Holy Book and MEDITATE on what you have read, I assure you that nothing will be taken from you. You will know how to handle your life, body, business, kids, friends, even your partner. The Bible says “this book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shall meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shall have good success” (Joshua 1:8). You will surely have all round SUCCESS, as said by God.
Start reading motivational and inspirational books that are related to the Bible today and everyone will call you a blessed WISE woman.
By Abiodun Shadare
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