Day 317 Refined by Awe — The Wisdom Found in Wonder

Refined by Awe — The Wisdom Found in Wonder

by Torrie Slaughter

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Psalm 111:1-10

Refinement doesn’t always happen through suffering; sometimes it happens through seeing—through standing in awe until our hearts bow again. Psalm 111 teaches us that remembering God’s works is how we stay steady when life feels uncertain.

💛 Wholehearted Praise in a Fragmented World

“I will extol the Lord with all my heart.” (v. 1)
When life pulls in a dozen directions, wholehearted worship pulls us back together. Praise focuses the mind, stills anxiety, and purifies motive. Gratitude is a refining fire that burns away complaint.

Reflection: What would change if you began the day listing God’s faithfulness before naming your frustrations?

🔥 Pondering the Works That Purify Perspective

“Great are the works of the Lord; they are pondered by all who delight in them.” (v. 2)
We grow wise by noticing divine fingerprints. Meditating on God’s deeds trains our hearts to see His order amid our chaos. The more we reflect, the more refined our responses become.

Action Step: Pause today to recall three “works” of God in your life this week—moments of provision, protection, or peace.

🕊️ Wisdom Begins Where Awe Remains

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” (v. 10)
Reverence isn’t intimidation; it’s alignment. When we stand in holy awe, ego melts and understanding grows. Refinement through awe makes our hearts both softer and stronger.

Prayer:
Lord, refine my heart through reverent wonder. Teach me to pause long enough to see Your hand at work and to praise You with my whole being. Let awe become my wisdom and gratitude my daily rhythm. Amen.