A Relationship With Wisdom

My son if you accept my words and store up commands within you, listening closely to wisdom and directing your heart to understanding; furthermore if you call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, if you seek it like silver and search for it like hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:1-5

As I read this I am fully aware that without a God encounter men will not seek this, they will be content with what they know, their own strength and their own way.

What makes someone desire God's way? I ran in my own strength and understanding for 19 years before God came to me and led me to Himself and more than I could have possibly imagine. It was this God encounter that started me on the path of hunger for more of Him and His wisdom.

Although I had had a God encounter at age 4 this led me on the path to search for Him, the next encounter led me to Him and a relationship with Him. Out of the relationship came a desire for wisdom. God has continually led me down paths where I needed to find Him. I cannot rely on myself or my own understanding as it fails me.

What are the benefits of knowing Him personally? 'He is a shield to those who live with integrity so that He may guard the paths of justice and protect the way of His loyal followers (vs 7,8)