Read this aloud and make it your prayer.

Psalm 111:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!”

“Fear” of the Lord is to respect, revere, and acknowledge his power and position.

When I fear you, Lord, I begin to develop wisdom. How does that happen?

In fearing you, I place an emphasis in my life, lifestyle, thoughts, and choices to align these with your will, using your precepts to guide me. I am no longer beholden to popular culture, the fad of the day, political leanings, or other influences in my live that change and shift as often as the wind.

Lord, your guidance and direction has remained unchanged for thousands of years and it extends to all of eternity. You have not changed, are not changing and will not change in the future. My fear aligns me with the One who created wisdom, and my following Him begins my journey into wisdom.

Thank you for being a God that I can fear while resting in the confidence that I am part of your kingdom, now and forever. Amen.