There are only two choices One is wisdom, one is folly It’s a daily decision It’s very simple * This invitation To choose the road you will take You’re free to decide * If you want to know just ask Your Father’s glad to tell you Is there anyone asking You answer for you * You can know which road It is your freedom to choose We all have been hurt I’m no exception to this We all get it in the neck * There is a secret To be found in both choices They’re both inviting * One will bring you understanding Stolen water will taste sweet Food that’s eaten in secret Is so delicious * This secret life leads to death They don’t know the dead lay there Folly’s guest will die quickly And not remembered * Understanding leads to life Doing right adds to learning Darkness of death is exposed Years added to life * Where do I begin First, stand in awe of your God Seek knowledge and good insight God’s a real person He knows my name and loves me Even though I chose folly * A promise I claim daily God never forsakes those who seek To know and find out the truth About God and self * Understanding comes Love flourishes in secret In stillness God comes Embracing us in folly Surprising us with real joy * They’re no exceptions In this world we will suffer A reality The world we build will shatter The pressures are just too great * Folly and wisdom Which direction will you choose You can medicate and die Surrender and live This love surpasses knowledge Understanding will breathe life * These reflections come after reading and meditating on Psalm 9 and Proverbs 9. I have a practice I do each day to tune my soul to the basic realities of life. I live my life in a day. “I number my days by one.” Bob Nelson I practice the basic fundamentals of soul each day like a musician practices his instruments. I practice seeking understanding above all else or I find my soul deceived by my own pride, lust and greed that sit in the secret places inviting me to choose to feed their hunger. This daily practice of stillness has lead me to the secret place of joy where I have been surprised with an intimate friendship of Presence that is not based on my feelings. It is based on discovering what is true about the world, self, God and real friendship. Folly taste good in the moment. It leads to death. Understanding will breathe life. It leads to Joy. * Proverbs has been my Father. Psalms has been my mother over the last 54 years. * Proverbs 9:6 “Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.” Proverbs 9:10 “The fear (stand in reverent awe) of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Psalm 9:10 “Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.”