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The Wisdom Writings: Discuss how you can live a life full of trust, wisdom, gratitude and hope in the following contexts. For each context, limit your answers to five (5) sentences. a) In moments of sickness
When we are sick, we must trust in God because being sick can weaken us and our strength. We must trust in God, our ultimate healer as it says in the bible from Proverbs 3:5–6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding,". This reminds us we should take being sick as an opportunity to that God has a purpose for our life despite the fact that we may not fully comprehend why we are suffering. Which serves as a reminder to put all of our faith in the Lord and not rely on our own wisdom, particularly in these circumstances. Seeking medical attention and praying for our spiritual health should be our priority and main concern during these time. In addition, we must have hope and pray for hope brings us comfort by enabling endurance through suffering with faith that eventually, relief will come. This strength is essential during hard times, as it strengthens us and allows us to persevere through suffering.
b) In moments of blessing
The blessings serve as a testament to God's favor in more ways than one. Since all of the blessings come from God's hand, this encourages humility in times of abundance. People ought to express gratitude by donating and praying and even by a simple act of generosity. Wisdom influences our character by teaching us how to use the blessings we have received, no matter how small, to make a difference in the lives of others. The hope that things will get better in the future is maintained by faith in the provision. Thus, acknowledging God's part in our blessings deepens our relationship with him. When hope is present during a time of blessing, it helps the redeemed people deal with the challenges that lie ahead.
c) In situations with lack of access to opportunities due to indifference
Our faith is put to the test by lack of access to opportunities due to indifference therefore, we must have faith in God's justice. Proverbs 19:21 reminds us, “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Even when others close doors, trust that God can open new ones in unexpected ways. It tells us that although people may be denied excellent things and opportunities, this does not stop God's goal. In these circumstances, wisdom calls us to seek alternative paths, use our talents, and persist in the face of adversity. One strength that can result from hardship is gratitude, therefore, we must also have gratitude during difficult times. In addition, we should also learn to pray because believing in God's justice and deliverance may be more significant than knowing the answers. Hope is still necessary, believing that God will ultimately bring about justice and open doors. We are kept afloat by thankfulness and hope, which remind us that Christ also had to deal with injustice. Maintaining our faith gives us the strength to keep trying to get healthier.
