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Welcome to Day 1844 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
The Perfect Prayer – Daily Wisdom
Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1844 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.

Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16andversion=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver! If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:

Today’s quote is from Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, and it is: A single grateful thought raised to heaven is the most perfect prayer.
The Perfect Prayer


God certainly wants to hear all of our prayers and petitions that we offer up to His holy throne, So we should never hesitate to come boldly into His presence with all of our requests and needs. One type of prayer we often overlook with the prayer of grateful praise for His untold and eternal blessings and grace in our lives. You could say that the outpouring of our hearts in recognition of God is the most perfect type of prayer. Even when we suffer hardships and trials, there is much to praise God for during difficult times. God will certainly give us the strength that we need to endure anything that comes into our path of life. During those tribulations, we can be purified and drawn closer to Him as His imager showing forth God through our lives. As you approach God in prayer, first bring your praise and adoration before reviewing a list of demands and petitions. You may also consider just praises to His name during some prayer times. He already knows all of our needs before we ask. Listen to this song of praise from King David.



https://wisdom-trek.com/wisdom-trek-podcast/day-1843 (Psalm 63:1-8)

O God, you are my God;
I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you;
my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
where there is no water.
I have seen you in your sanctuary
and gazed upon your power and glory.
Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
how I praise you!
I will praise you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
You satisfy me more than the richest feast.
I will praise you with songs of joy.

I lie awake thinking of you,
meditating on you through the night.
Because you are my helper,
I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings.
I cling to you;
your strong right hand holds me securely.

As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’



If you would like to listen to any of our past 1843 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day’s trek will be downloaded automatically. If you would also like to receive our weekly newsletter called ‘Wisdom Notes,’ please email me at [email protected].

Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most of all, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.

As we take this Trek together, let us always:

Live Abundantly (Fully)

Love Unconditionally

Listen Intentionally

Learn Continuously

Lend to others Generously

Lead with Integrity

Leave a Living...

Welcome to Day 1843 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
Be Prudent – Daily Wisdom
Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1843 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.

Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16andversion=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver! If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:

Today’s quote is from Proverbs 14:15, and it is: A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
Be Prudent


I realize that misinformation has been around since the beginning of humankind when the serpent tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden. The angelic creature assured Eve that God kept something precious from her and Adam. But, unfortunately, they both believed and were deceived. So it is in our day, the news media and social media are full of all kinds of slanted or misleading information to draw us in, so we will consume their propaganda, just as Adam and Eve did. If we are not prudent and too simple in our thinking, it is easy to be sucked into the subtle lies and partial truths. We must know God’s Word so well that we can discern when information contradicts God’s precepts. Then, we need to think about our decisions and our steps. Be careful not to be deceived by information that aligns closely with your worldview just because you like what is said. Understand that news media and social media are both driven by getting people to listen, watch, and read to increase revenue. It doesn’t matter whether the information is on the right or the left, liberal or conservative; if it contradicts God’s Word, sound wisdom, and good old common sense, you are being fed information that is at least partially untrue. Think prudently, don’t be simple.



https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=3%20John%201%3A11andversion=NLT (3 John 1:11)

Dear friend, don’t let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God.

As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’



If you would like to listen to any of our past 1842 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day’s trek will be downloaded automatically. If you would also like to receive our weekly newsletter called ‘Wisdom Notes,’ please email me at [email protected].

Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most of all, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.

As we take this Trek together, let us always:

Live Abundantly (Fully)

Love Unconditionally

Listen Intentionally

Learn Continuously

Lend to others Generously

Lead with Integrity

Leave a Living Legacy Each Day



I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to ’Keep Moving Forward,’ ‘Enjoy your Journey,’ and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday’! See you Tomorrow for more daily wisdom!

Welcome to Day 1842 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
A Safe Ship – Daily Wisdom
Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1842 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.

Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16andversion=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver! If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:

Today’s quote is from William G.T. Shedd, and it is: A ship is always safest in the harbor. But that’s not what ships are built for.
A Safe Ship


A ship that never leaves the harbor will never fulfill what it was destined for. Even in harbor, it could still be ripped to pieces by a hurricane. Yes, the ship may be safest in harbor, but what good does it do if it is not used for its intended purpose. The same is true of our lives. At times we feel like climbing into our bubble to be safe from the storms of life, but that is not why we are created. We are created as imagers of our all-knowing, all-powerful, all-wise God, and He has a specific destiny for our lives. Regardless of what you do for employment to meet the physical needs of your family, that is not as important as what our true occupation is. We are destined to be citizens of God’s kingdom and help build His kingdom on earth, as it is in heaven. What we do for employment enables us to facilitate our occupation. Everything that we do should be done for God’s glory as part of our mission of building His kingdom. So let us not grow wearing with life, or attempt to hide in a bubble, so we don’t have to face our responsibilities. Let us proceed bolding, knowing that what God has called us to do, he also equips us to do it. So face the raging waves of life when they come. God controls the waging waves just as He controls the peaceful ocean.



https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+40%3A28-31andversion=NLT (Isaiah 40:28-31)

Have you never heard?
Have you never understood?
The Lord is the everlasting God,
the Creator of all the earth.
He never grows weak or weary.
No one can measure the depths of his understanding.
He gives power to the weak
and strength to the powerless.
Even youths will become weak and tired,
and young men will fall in exhaustion.
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.

As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’



If you would like to listen to any of our past 1841 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day’s trek will be downloaded automatically. If you would also like to receive our weekly newsletter called ‘Wisdom Notes,’ please email me at [email protected].

Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most of all, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.

As we take this Trek together, let us always:

Live Abundantly (Fully)

Love Unconditionally

Listen Intentionally

Learn...

Welcome to Day 1841 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
A Sharp Tongue – Daily Wisdom
Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1841 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.

Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16andversion=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver! If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:

Today’s quote is from Wisdom-Trek, and it is: A sharp tongue can cut your own throat.
A Sharp Tongue


We need to be careful how we talk about other people, places, or organizations. Although the tongue can bring healing and encouragement, it can also bring destruction and death to others. Ultimately what we plant with our tongues will be harvested in our lives. If we plant love, compassion, encouragement, and kindness, we will harvest those same in our lifetime. On the other hand, if we plant gossip, slander, hatred, and discouraging words, we will harvest the same in our lives. Therefore, let us build up others, not tear them down. Let us show love to others, not hatred. Let us do all we can to build God’s kingdom here on earth by displaying that we are His imagers. Otherwise, the throat that we cut with our sharp and nasty tongue will be our own. God’s Word is filled with exhortations on the proper and improper use of the tongue. The best overall narrative is found in:



https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+3%3A1-12andversion=NLT (James 3:1-12)

Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly. Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way.

We can make a large horse go wherever we want by means of a small bit in its mouth. And a small rudder makes a huge ship turn wherever the pilot chooses to go, even though the winds are strong. In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches.

But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And among all the parts of the body, the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself.

People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right! Does a spring of water bubble out with both fresh water and bitter water? Does a fig tree produce olives, or a grapevine produce figs? No, and you can’t draw fresh water from a salty spring.

As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’



If you would like to listen to any of our past 1840 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day’s trek will be downloaded...

Welcome to Day 1840 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
Humor Is Needed Armor – Daily Wisdom
Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1840 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.

Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16andversion=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver! If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:

Today’s quote is from Hugh Sidey, and it is: A sense of humor is needed armor. Joy in one’s heart and some laughter on one’s lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life.
Humor Is Needed Armor


A good sense of humor is one of the essential elements of life to live healthy and emotionally balanced. In addition, humor acts as armor to protect us from all of the hostile forces that bombard us daily. As citizens of God’s kingdom, we need to oppose those negative forces with an abundant supply of joy, coupled with many doses of laughter throughout the day. Joy comes from the inner peace we have, knowing that God controls every situation no matter what happens in our lives. So supplement your joy with humor, which can be reading or listening to funny stories, watching humorous programs, or laughing at yourself when you do or say something silly, as we all do. Laughter has many health benefits to your body, soul, and mind. Never take life too seriously, instead, live a rich and satisfying life as God would desire for us. After all, we are a child of the king, and we should celebrate and enjoy every day of life. So look for humor throughout each day.



https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2017%3A22andversion=NLT (Proverbs 17:22)

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+126%3A2-3andversion=NLT (Psalm 126:2-3)

We were filled with laughter,
and we sang for joy.
And the other nations said,
“What amazing things the Lord has done for them.”
Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us!
What joy!

As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’



If you would like to listen to any of our past 1839 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day’s trek will be downloaded automatically. If you would also like to receive our weekly newsletter called ‘Wisdom Notes,’ please email me at [email protected].

Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most of all, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.

As we take this Trek together, let us always:

Live Abundantly (Fully)

Love Unconditionally

Listen Intentionally

Learn Continuously

Lend to others Generously

Lead with Integrity

Leave a Living Legacy Each Day



I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to ’Keep Moving Forward,’ ‘Enjoy your Journey,’ and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday’! See you Tomorrow for more daily wisdom!

Welcome to Day 1839 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
God Created Science – Daily Wisdom
Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1839 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.

Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16andversion=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver! If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:

Today’s quote is from Simone Weil, and it is: A science which does not bring us nearer to God is worthless.
God Created Science


Today, we hear so much from politicians, news media, social media, and many other experts about trusting science or believing the science. Still, these messages often seem to be shrouded in fear and not based on actual science. Like truth, the laws of the universe (such as gravity), real science ultimately comes from God and manifests through His imagers. For instance, I believe in climate change and that it is caused at least in part by humans and animals. We also should do all that is reasonably possible to minimize that change. That being said, there is no scientifically sound reason for humanity to panic. Fear the world will be destroyed in a few years or even centuries is driven by someone making a profit on that fear and not on sound science.

The Bible tells of a different conclusion at the end of time as we know it. It will be when God restores a global Eden on earth and heaven and earth are combined in a combined domain where we will work, rule, reign, and bask in God’s glory all eternity. Most people, including believers, don’t understand that the Bible was not written as a science book, so we need to be careful to read it as such. Also, the Bible was written for us, but not to us. Therefore, we have to understand the scripture through the authors’ worldview, to people to whom it was written, and the time period in which it was written. Without this understanding, we will force God’s Word into our modern time and view it through a 21st-century worldview.

While you should rely upon and trust science, ensure that your sources are reliable and trustworthy. Make sure they are grounded in solid scientific methods and can be verified. Be aware of the wolves in sheep clothing, use common sense, and trust God, the author of truth.



https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+6%3A20-21andversion=NLT (1 Timothy 6:20-21)

Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God’s grace be with you all.

As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’



If you would like to listen to any of our past 1837 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day’s trek will be downloaded automatically. If you would also like to receive our weekly newsletter called ‘Wisdom Notes,’ please email me at [email protected].

Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most...

Welcome to Day 1838 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
Share The Good News – Daily Wisdom
Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1838 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.

Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16andversion=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver! If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:

Today’s quote is from Harry F. Banks, and it is: A salesperson minus enthusiasm is just a clerk.
Share The Good News


Have you ever walked into a retail location, and the person behind the counter either ignored you or acted like you are an interruption to their day? Every team member is an ambassador for that company where they work. No matter what the position is, from a person at the front desk, someone who answers the phone, the sales reps, all the way to the owner of the business, or the president, everyone represents the company. Each person should work with enthusiasm because each person is a salesperson in their way. When you think about it, the same applies to the church. Everyone should be enthusiastic and friendly when a new person enters the church. They should be made to feel special because they are. An opportunity like this may be the difference of that person coming again to hear God’s Word and learn from it. As Christ-followers, so should it be in our individual lives. We should treat everyone we meet with compassion and respect. Every person is an imager of God, and we do not know how our lives will impact them for God’s kingdom. Even if another person treats us unkindly, we should still be kind and respectful to them. We never know what another person may be dealing with or have on their mind. You may be the living Word of God in their lives so that they will see God’s love for them through you. Never be a clerk for the kingdom of God; share the excellent Good News with them, through your words and actions. Be an ambassador for Jesus Christ.



https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%209%3A23andversion=NLT (1 Corinthians 9:23)

I do everything to spread the Good News and share in its blessings.

As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’



If you would like to listen to any of our past 1836 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day’s trek will be downloaded automatically. If you would also like to receive our weekly newsletter called ‘Wisdom Notes,’ please email me at [email protected].

Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most of all, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.

As we take this Trek together, let us always:

Live Abundantly (Fully)

Love Unconditionally

Listen Intentionally

Learn Continuously

Lend to others Generously

Lead with Integrity

Leave a Living Legacy Each Day


I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to ’Keep Moving Forward,’ ‘Enjoy your Journey,’ and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday’! See you Tomorrow for...

Welcome to Day 1837 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
A Room Full Of Books – Daily Wisdom
Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1837 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.

Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16andversion=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver! If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:

Today’s quote is from Cicero, and it is: A room without books is like a body without a soul.
A Room Without Books


As God’s created imagers, we should constantly learn and absorb as much information as possible. Initially, the primary way to learn something new is to read information through books. They can be printed books or digital books. Books can provide us with a universe of information to further our minds and expand our souls. These books can be either non-fiction or fiction, allowing us to explore new worlds in our minds. However, if we neglect the opportunities to read and learn, we will soon become like muscles that are not exercised; they will eventually die of atrophy. In today’s age of modern technologies, we also have many other media to learn from, but the art of reading books helps to expand our minds in a manner that few other avenues will allow. It allows the mind to imagine, expand, think in new ways, and unlock the mysteries of the universe. Of course, on the top of the list of books you should absorb are the books found in God’s Word. They contain the riches of the universe. So invest in books, which is investing in your body, mind, and soul.



https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%202%3A6andversion=NLT (Proverbs 2:6)

For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’



If you would like to listen to any of our past 1836 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day’s trek will be downloaded automatically. If you would also like to receive our weekly newsletter called ‘Wisdom Notes,’ please email me at [email protected].

Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most of all, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.

As we take this Trek together, let us always:

Live Abundantly (Fully)

Love Unconditionally

Listen Intentionally

Learn Continuously

Lend to others Generously

Lead with Integrity

Leave a Living Legacy Each Day


I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to ’Keep Moving Forward,’ ‘Enjoy your Journey,’ and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday’! See you Tomorrow for more daily wisdom!

Welcome to Day 1836 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
Make A Beginning – Daily Wisdom
Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1836 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.

Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16andversion=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver! If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:

Today’s quote is from Soren Kierkegaard, and it is: A road well begun is the battle half won. The important thing is to make a beginning and get underway.
Make A Beginning


As we have talked about in past episodes, you will never make progress if you never begin a task. Starting a job is usually the most challenging part, and once you start and pick up momentum, the task becomes increasingly more accessible. That is why the most important aspect of anything that you are attempting to do is to get started. While we need to plan before moving forward, you will begin to see diminishing returns from your continued planning at some point in the planning process. Therefore, you need to get underway on what you are working on and execute the plans you have created. Finally, you have to come to a point where you say, no more getting ready, to get ready and begin. Please don’t put it off any longer; the important thing is to keep moving forward. As we are to do everything in this life to the honor and glory of God, not beginning is stifling your ability to do so. So, put your God-given talents and skills to the work of building His kingdom in every task you undertake.



https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2021%3A5andversion=NLT (Proverbs 21:5)

Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.

As you ponder this nugget of wisdom for yourself, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’



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As we take this Trek together, let us always:

Live Abundantly (Fully)

Love Unconditionally

Listen Intentionally

Learn Continuously

Lend to others Generously

Lead with Integrity

Leave a Living Legacy Each Day


I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to ’Keep Moving Forward,’ ‘Enjoy your Journey,’ and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday’! See you Tomorrow for more daily wisdom!

Welcome to Day 1835 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
Ability to Forget – Daily Wisdom
Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps. We are on Day 1835 of our Trek, and it’s time to explore another nugget of wisdom, which includes an inspirational quote along with some wise words from Gramps for today’s trek. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, seek out discernment and insights, and boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.

Hello, my friend; this is Gramps. Thanks for coming along on today’s trek as we increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2016%3A16andversion=NLT (Proverbs 16:16) How much better to get wisdom than gold, and sound judgment than silver! If you apply the words you hear today, over time, it will help you become more healthy, wealthy, and wise as you continue your daily trek of life. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:

Today’s quote is from Croft M. Pentz, and it is: A retentive memory is often a good thing, but the ability to forget can be a token of greatness.
Ability To Forget


I believe that all of us desire to have a good memory, but what we retain is of utmost importance. As I have studied people, I have realized that there are essentially three types of personalities that determine what is vital to remember and how they make decisions and choices. One type is focused on the past, and their outlook, decisions, and choices are driven by their past experiences. The next kind of person is focused on the present; their outlook, decisions, and choices are driven by what they are currently experiencing. Finally, the third type of person is focused on the future. This person makes decisions based on what they perceive the future and is more forward-looking on their outlook, decisions, and choices. All three of these types of persons control outlook controls what and how they tend to remember. The past-oriented can remember more finite details of past events. The present-oriented can remember valuable information vital to their present situation but may not reflect on the past, nor project the future. A future-oriented person remembers very few finite details of the past, including the very recent past, unless it is essential to their success for the future. I am personally rooted in this third category. I do not remember many details of the past whether it was 50 years ago or five days ago. I am always focusing on the future. I tend not to remember unless it is required information for future success like passwords, financial information, appointments, deadlines, or information is needed to function well. I can easily remember that which is vital to the future.

On the other hand, Granny tends to be past-oriented, and she can remember finite details and trivia of the distant and not so distant past especially relationship-related, but can’t recall details of financial information she may have worked on from last week. All three types have strengths and weaknesses, and God made us how we are for His honor and glory. That being said, we need to forget that which is negative and destructive but cling to that which is good and beneficial. Remember God’s goodness to us in the past, so we can actively live for Him in the future.



https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+3%3A12-16andversion=NLT (Philippians 3:12-16)

I don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ...