Lady Wisdom Speaks!: Loving and Living by Exploring Words of Life in Joyful Mediations of Promise

By Dr. Catherine Constant

Life is unique, and it requires us to think deeply about what is important and what is not. This book is an opportunity to look closely at decisions by filtering them through the lens of the Bible. Wisdom is the principle thing! If it is the first thing, then to be able to make successful decisions, wisdom needs to be considered. Since we are made up of body, mind, soul, and spirit, it is important to look at life in each of these areas. This book hopes to address the total woman, and it intends to ask Lady Wisdom to help in the process!

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Mar 20, 2017
• ISBN: 9781512778267

Dr. Catherine Constant

Dr. Catherine Constant is an educational advisor and wisdom coach for her own entrepreneurial business, where she provides mentoring, teaching, and coaching to individuals and organizations. Dr. Constant is presently pursuing the call in the marketplace and beyond to equip others for God’s kingdom work. She is also an associate minister at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Boston, where she is exercising her different gifts, talents, and abilities to uplift others.

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Dedicated to all of the women in my life who listened to Lady Wisdom of Proverbs. Their example of godly loving and living inspired me to love the Lord Jesus Christ with my whole heart. The expressions of love for the Lord were demonstrated through prayer, praise, and passion for the house of the Lord and his saints.

This book is a testament to my grandmother Catherine Daley-Wade, who was a woman of prayer and devotion to her family. She left a legacy of godly daughters. My talented, anointed mother, Edith Daly, taught me to love Jesus and to seek him in all that I do. My spiritual mother and mentor, Gertrude Allen (Aunt Liz), provided the spiritual guidance during my young adult years. My aunt, Ann Wade (Tantie), was the matriarch and godly leader of the Wade family. Tantie played the role of my grandmother, who died before I was born. Her leadership and excellence in all that she did for the Lord and for the church was a true example of her wisdom and devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ. Susan Weeks (Aunt Sue), who was a Proverbs 31 woman, practiced the presence of Jesus with continual praise. I also recognize all of my wonderful aunts who typified dedicated hearts to the Lord Jesus and to his church: Ruby Wade-Bramble, Dorothy Kirnon, Christy Paris, Miriam Joseph, and Rose Wade.

I also dedicate this book to my husband, Errol Constant, and my children, Karen-Ann, Stephen, and (daughter-in-law) Kristin Constant, who taught me how to be a woman of love, joy, and faith.

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Devotional Entries

1. Happy New Year! Lady Wisdom Speaks

2. Lady Wisdom, Teach Us How to Act

3. Lady Wisdom, May I Ask You a Question?

4. Lady Wisdom Asks, Do You See the Trap?

5. Lady Wisdom Is Proactive

6. Let’s Go on a Treasure Hunt with Lady Wisdom

7. Enjoy Life with Lady Wisdom

8. Lady Wisdom Has Instructions for Life

9. Lady Wisdom on Kindness and Truthfulness

10. Thank You, Lady Wisdom, for Favor

11. You Have Been Crowned with Success

12. Health and Vitality from Lady Wisdom

13. Lady Wisdom and Giving

14. Lady Wisdom Is Making Us Better

15. Lady Wisdom Is the Tree of Life

16. Lady Wisdom Gives Help to the Humble

17. Learn to Be Wise

18. Determination: First Step, Says Lady Wisdom

19. Real Living with Lady Wisdom

20. Radiant Health Is Yours

21. Pressing the Pause Button on Our Emotions

22. Lady Wisdom Shouts, Listen!

23. Take a Lesson from the Ant: Be Wise

24. Wake Up and Be Wise

25. Wisdom of the Elders

26. Desires: Don’t Let Them Get Out of Hand

27. How to Be Wealthy

28. Leadership and Wisdom

29. Lady Wisdom: In the Beginning

30. Basic to All Wisdom

31. Are You Teachable?

32. Managing the Hours of Your Day with Lady Wisdom

33. Don’t Talk So Much

34. Our Greatest Wealth

35. Are Your Words Worth Listening To?

36. Be Guided by Honesty

37. What Is Your Anchor?

38. This Is the Hour of Opportunity

39. Building a City of Prosperity

40. Nourish Your Soul

41. Water

42. Growing Trees

43. Define Your Rewards

44. Are You Willing to Learn?

45. Healing Words.

46. A Joy-Filled Heart

47. A Word of Encouragement

48. Asking for Advice

49. Becoming a Leader

50. Truth Stands

51. Joy—a Child of Lady Wisdom

52. Let Your Light Shine

53. How to Get Self-Control

54. Know Thyself

55. Save the Children

56. You Are Loved

57. Be Sweet and Stress-Free

58. I Have Found the Fountain of Life

59. Gentle Words Are Good for the Soul

60. Life Is Exciting

61. Are Your Words Respected?

62. Love Is Giving Good Advice

63. The Lord Hears You

64. Finding Treasure

65. Make Learning a Joy

66. Commitment Brings Success

67. What Do You Have Around You?

68. I Declare Peace

69. Satisfying Plans

70. What Path Are You On?

71. Sweet Honey

72. Fountain of Life

73. Tossing the Coin

74. Happy Days Ahead

75. Love Rules

76. True Friends

77. Eat in Peace

78. How to Identify a Selfish Man

79. True Stories

80. Wise Advice

81. Safe Place

82. Friends

83. The Selfish Woman: Shortages Are Man-made

84. Intelligent Woman Is Open to New Ideas

85. A Blessed Woman

86. Wealth and Safety: Do They Go Together?

87. The Rest of Your Life

88. Own Best Interest

89. To a Wise Woman’s Credit

90. Speak Up.

91. More than Precious Gems

92. Can You Be Trusted?

93. Defending the Helpless Now

94. Hinder or Help? That Is the Question

95. Are You a Planner?

96. Strength and Dignity

97. No Fear of Old Age

98. Wise Words, Wise Woman: Kindness Rules

99. Watch Carefully

100. Blessed by the Family

101. Lady Wisdom’s Reflections

About the Author

Acknowledgments

I acknowledge my giver of strength and wisdom, my heavenly Father. This book is about him. It is all about him. Reverence of the Lord is the first step to living a fulfilling life.

Introduction

What will a new season bring? What will I do to improve my world, my family, and myself? How can I contribute to the building of peace, joy, and love on earth? I have been reading in Proverbs about wisdom. Did you know that Wisdom is a woman? Wisdom states, Have two goals: wisdom—that is, knowing and doing right—and common sense. Don’t let them slip away for they fill you with living energy and are a feather in your cap … with them on guard you can sleep without fear (Proverbs 3:21–26 TLB). What do you think? Wisdom enhances our lives and directs us on how to live a vibrant life full of joy. This knowledge will allow us to be comfortable in our own skins. It is empowering. The knowledge is real that we can build our lives on a solid foundation of truth and common sense. The ability to be able to discern right from wrong is assuring. It provides peace of mind and lasting stability.

Any new beginning requires a time of reflection and planning. What do I want more of? Wisdom. The Living Bible states, Learn to be wise and develop good judgment and common sense … Cling to Wisdom—she will protect you. Love her—she will guard you (Proverbs 4:5–6). I need guidance throughout the year. There is so much that I want to do, but finding that area in life that needs to be cultivated and improved and then developing the right habits will get me to my destination. So many times we are so close to what will give us fulfillment, and then we sabotage it by wrong thoughts and actions. I want to get things right the first time, learn from my mistakes, and move into new territory. I don’t want to keep going around the same mountain like the children of Israel in the Bible, who kept wandering in the wilderness. It is time to learn from Wisdom so that she can protect us and guide us. How can we improve in these areas of mind, body, soul, and spirit with Wisdom as our guard and protector?

Women can make a difference in their communities. Becoming the leaders in their communities will empower them to make the right changes that our people need. Decisions are being made concerning our children, money, health and wellness. Where are our voices? How do we begin to move forward in living wisely? We need to find out how to act appropriately in situations to create a good end. How can we be more understanding, just, and fair in our dealings with others? Lady Wisdom speaks to us—but are we listening? (Proverbs 1:1–6 TLB).

How can women be wise?