wisdom

a young adult is what i am.

not a baby. not a child. not a teen.

but a young adult.

more specifically, a young woman.

as a young adult, i need to be more cautious of what i say and how i act. i need to be more careful on how i behave towards other people. sometimes, i wish i could still be viewed as a young girl. because then, i can get away with saying something stupid or acting childish. but that's being selfish, isn't it... yep. i want to learn how to have discernment with my words and actions. if i can act with wisdom, then there would be no need to "tip-toe" around people, or worry if i'll ever offend them in any way. so... how do i become a wise young adult? and, what kind of wisdom should i be seeking?

the book of james knows the answer! :)

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. -- James 1:5

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. -- James 3:13-18