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Your blurred vision is going to become clear

In my younger days (no, they were not that long ago) I used to go on many hiking and camping trips.  I thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors.  When I first went camping you had waxed canvas tents which made A-shaped tents needing good drainage all around the tent.  If it was a heavy downpour be ready to have your drainage damaged and overflowing.  You also got everything wet, including important firewood to make a fire and cook your meals.  Yet, we did it over and over again because you loved the smell of the jungle, the water in the stream next to you, and the opportunity to just spent good times in personal reflection. This verse reminds me of that experience.  As I spend time in reflection the way forward becomes clearer.

Proverbs 4:18
But the path of the just is like the shining sun,
That shines ever brighter unto the perfect day.

Proverbs 4 shows up the focus of the writer on educating his son in the way of Godly wisdom. There is life in wisdom and understanding gained. This is contrasted with the way of the wicked that are consumed with doing evil daily. Instead, we need to be walking as a light shining and brightening up a place. Our speech would be positive and uplifting, and not perverse. We must not be distracted from doing what is right. Look straight, and not to the right or the left to the wicked. Those times of solitude with the Lord seeking simply wisdom and understanding helps us stay on course, and sets us up for God's grace.

Proverbs 4:7-9
Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
And in all your getting, get understanding.
Exalt her, and she will promote you;
She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.
She will place on your head an ornament of grace;
A crown of glory she will deliver to you.

This is what I need as I wait on the Lord. Wisdom and understanding for the season. Father, direct me. Let me know what I should be doing for the glory and righteousness of the Lord to be shown. Let me not be distracted. My life is in your hands.
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