Who is Wise Among Us by Loretta Eidson

When I attended my first writer’s conference back in 2010, I knew nothing about the craft. It didn’t take long for me to realize I had much to learn. I was ignorant of writing and publishing terminology. As I mingled through the crowd, I remained in the background, feeling out of place. With pen in hand, I jotted down the unfamiliar terms they mentioned to look them up and figure out what they meant—terms like synopsis, proposal, point of view, transitional sentences, etc.

They excitedly chatted about agents, editors, and one-on-one appointments, unaware of my fear that they’d see how mortified I had become. I rushed back to my room, grabbed my laptop, and searched and prayed. After a while, I’d gained some insight and felt a little smarter.

What does it mean to be smart? Intelligent, clever, or quick-witted, maybe educated. Conversations come easy when the discussion is one in which you can relate to and allows you to engage with others confidently. Sometimes, you may know more about the topic than anyone else in the room, but don’t let it go to your head.

Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. Prov 3:7 (NIV)

How do you determine someone’s intelligence? Is it gained by graduating from high school or college? Securing a master’s degree or doctorate? Maybe so, to various degrees, but some have never finished grade school yet are very successful. Educated intelligence is one thing, but genuine intelligence contains godly wisdom.

Since I don’t have a degree of any kind, I’ve never considered myself to have educated intelligence. However, after surrendering to the Lord as a teen, reading my Bible through the years, praying consistently, and seeking His wisdom daily, I’ve found peace knowing I don’t have to measure up to anyone else. I’m just me, and I’m no better than the next person.

Even though I’ve taken a few college courses, studied four years of writing classes with Jerry B. Jenkins, became an AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) certified coach, took Human Resource Management classes, and studied medical terminology, I still don’t have the credentials to boast or to think I’m smarter or wiser than anyone else. God is the only all-knowing, ever-present Wise One.

Do not think more highly of yourself than you ought. Romans 12:3 (NIV)

Let’s strive to remain humble in all things and never place ourselves on a pedestal. Be aware that arrogance is the devil’s playground, and we never want to give him a foothold.

May we fix our eyes on Christ, who IS the wisest of all, and learn by His example.

Blessings,

Loretta

Award-winning author Loretta Eidson loves writing inspirational romantic suspense. She believes in the power of prayer and enjoys challenging her characters to trust God in all things. Loretta is an AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) Certified Coach and enjoys encouraging aspiring writers.

Her first Love Inspired Suspense novel, Pursued in the Wilderness, released on September 2022 and won AWSA’s 2023 Romance Novel of the Year award. Blue Ridge Mountain Escape and The Marine’s Deadly Reunion released in 2023. Tamela Hancock Murray of The Steve Laube Agency represents her.

She is a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmom. She loves spending time with her family and enjoys coffee, chai tea lattes, chocolate, and caramel.

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