What I Learned from Life of Fred and Math-U-See

"I don't get it!" "The guy makes no sense!" "No matter how much I watch the DVD, I just don't get it."
So, breaking from tradition, I allowed my 11 year olds' protests over our long-time, trust-worthy math program to get to me.
Following some advice, I picked up an inexpensive Math book that was more story-like and "fun" with my son's approval.
And, guess what I heard the following week?  Yep!  I was again greeted with another round of:
"I don't get it!" "This makes no sense!" "No matter how much I read it, I just don't get it."
Moral of the situation - if you don't READ thoroughly or LISTEN carefully, you aren't going to get it.  Being deliberate in reading and listening makes all the difference!!
This got me thinking about all the times I "don't get it" because I don't slow down and let the truth of God's word sink in.
I don't "switch books", but I allow my attention to get diverted instead of concentrating on the Word and allowing it to lead me.
The Bible has a lot to say about understanding.  The book of Job, Psalms and Proverbs have dozens of references to the word each!
Job 6:24
“Teach me, and I will hold my tongue; Cause me to understand wherein I have erred.
Psalm 32:9
Do not be like the horse or like the mule, Which have no understanding, Which must be harnessed with bit and bridle, Else they will not come near you.
Psalm 82:5
They do not know, nor do they understand; They walk about in darkness; All the foundations of the earth are unstable.
Proverbs 2:2
So that you incline your ear to wisdom, And apply your heart to understanding;
Matthew 13:13
Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand
It is my prayer for us all to slow down in our reading and understanding so that we 'get it'!

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