UNDERSTANDING: More Than Just Knowing

What does it really mean to have understanding?In this episode of the Power of Twelve Podcast, we explore Proverbs 4:7 and its powerful instruction:"Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding."There's a difference between knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Knowledge helps us know the facts. Understanding helps us see what those facts mean. And wisdom helps us know what to do with what we've learned.That distinction can change the way we approach not only our relationship with God, but our relationships with one another.How often do we hear someone's words without really trying to understand their heart? How often are we preparing our response while they're still talking? Or make assumptions based on someone's reaction without stopping to consider what might be happening beneath the surface?Understanding doesn't mean agreeing with everything or excusing behavior that is wrong. It means being willing to listen, seek perspective, and recognize that there may be more to the story than what we can immediately see.We'll also talk about those seasons when we don't understand God - when prayers aren't answered the way we hoped, circumstances don't make sense, or we're left wondering why God has allowed a particular season.Sometimes God gives us answers.Other times, He gives us enough wisdom to trust Him without having all the answers.Maybe one of the most powerful prayers we can pray is simply:“Lord, give me understanding. Help me see what I'm missing.”Because sometimes what we need most isn't another opinion, another answer, or more information.We need deeper understanding.Read our Wednesday Weekly Word for more on the topic of UNDERSTANDING https://www.poweroftwelve.org/so/a5Q0-DtDJ?languageTag=enJoin Debra and Dena every week for our Power of Twelve, Wednesday Weekly Word, your 12-minute mid-week infusion of faith and encouragement.We meet you where you are at in your busy lives, just 12-minutes a week, listen while getting ready for the day, on your car commute to work, in the school carpool line, while working out or any time during the day.Since our beginnings, we’ve been driven by the same ideas we initially founded our Non-Profit Organization upon: Support and encouragement in the word of God in a simple way, building the lives of generations together. Looking for more opportunity, check out our national faith-based multi-generational women's connection group opportunities on-line.Website www.poweroftwelve.orgConnect with us https://www.poweroftwelve.org/contactInstagram https://www.instagram.com/power.of.twelveFacebook https://facebook.com/poweroftwelveYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@poweroftwelveTWELVE WOMEN. TWELVE WORDS. TWELVE MONTHS.