The Sport of Wisdom

If you are a parent of a middle school boy chances are that you have heard that there is a great deal of apathy from kids in this day and age. My middle school son came face to face with his lack of effort yesterday, which almost got him ousted off his soccer team.

Even though my husband and I have continued to drive home the message of diligence, accountability and the fruit that results from applying oneself deliberately, it wasn’t until he sat before his teachers parroting the same message that the sound waves seemed to reach his ears.

It dawned on me that the lack of intention in our youth is a result of the lack of intention in the world around them. This generation believes everything will effortlessly land in their lap, because they live in a world of illusion spawned by TV.

Many adults are just as careless about their life, fritting it away with out much thought or intention. It wasn't until I was in my forties that I woke up and realize that this was the only shot I’d get, because there are no dress rehearsals! I guess it is time to get back out our character study on wisdom titled Searching for Treasures, that I have used for twenty years with my kids.

Now I continually pray for wisdom and understanding for my children and this generation. Lord, help this generation! Give us wisdom and understanding. Fill us with the knowledge of Your will. Check out this applicable verse for soccer players!

"Doing wickedness is like a sport to a fool, and so is wisdom to a man of understanding." Proverbs 10:23

“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” Col. 1:9

"Teach me to number our days, that we may present to you a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:12

“By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established.” Proverbs 24:3

“The beginning of wisdom is: acquire wisdom; and with all your acquiring get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7