There will be no 12X Lab this morning (Wednesday, September 24th). We’ve rescheduled for tomorrow—Thursday, September 25th at 8am EST. Please make plans to join us then. In the meantime, let me encourage you to stay in rhythm with the 12X Method: Take 10 minutes today to read Proverbs 24, and if possible, read Proverbs 25 early tomorrow before class. God still speaks through His Word—especially to those who seek wisdom daily. Self-mastery. Financial stewardship. Healthy relationships. This is the ground wisdom builds on. And the only way to multiply fruit is to walk in truth—one day, one step, one proverb at a time. Let’s keep growing—intentionally and together. – Sean Isaacs The Wisdom Coach Join the 12X Lab – Thursday at 8AM EST

What a blessing today’s class was. I knew originally we weren’t having class and when I saw the text come through I almost didn’t get on. To be honest I woke up extremely sad today and so did Jaz and it wasn’t easy getting her to go to school, but I have to teach her we have to continue on even when there are trials. Last Wednesday after Charlie’s death I already felt such a heaviness, really one I don’t ever feel at other times when I hear of a celebrity dying. I know why this was different, then the heaviness carried into the next day when I spoke with our caseworker for the adoption and she told me she had concerns. But that afternoon I had a choice to make. Take Jazlynn to be part of a parade with our dance studio or live in fear and sadness. We went to the parade and it was amazing to be able to worship God in the streets with a bunch of kids and teens with praise music. Singing and dancing. Fast forward to Monday and finding out birth mom decided to parent her baby. And knowing I had to tell Jaz. It might be one of the hardest things to do. Hearing Sean teach on Proverbs 17:3 had me think a lot about myself and my reactions this past week in our own personal furnace. I’ve said I trust God but wondering myself if I fully believe that I trust him. Was I only trusting because things seemed to be going so well. I am proud of how well I’m handling things. My friends are amazed that I’m not angry. But this is an opportunity for me to be an example for Jazlynn and those looking on and watching that even when this journey is hard we are still trusting God and we have a community of friends who are here for us and praying with us and quite literally holding me up. There are still blessings even in the valleys and I am trying to teach Jaz that, make Philip realize it, and the onlookers as well.

Proverbs 24:6 was highlighted to me today. It says “For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: And in multitude of counsellors there is safety.” In this season I’m understanding the importance of wise council. Ever since I joined this community I have been motivated to push past my limitations. I just wrote my first e-book and I designed my online course to teach. Pretty soon I’ll be ready to launch and I ready because of the amount of council I have within this community. So that you everyone and thank Sean! I’m healthy again by the way. All glory to God!

As I read this morning I am still in awe of the blessings God has given us with our daughters wedding. In my speech I thanked God for my son in law and honored his character and integrity to all in the room. I added that my wife and I are not suprised that our daughter met William, because we have been praying for the man she would one day marry for many years since she was a little girl. And our God is faithful! As we now navigate an upcoming speaking engagement, new systems to learn for the new teaching role, applying for teaching certificate programs, managing new affiliate programs as well as other business management we are busier than we have ever been. My wife and I are looking forward to the trip to Atlanta for the speaking engagement and some time together away. Hoping after that to find a rhythm. Ultimately we have peace and look forward to the future know God has us on his path.

What a great Proverb chapter to start my teaching career. Not only for my students but also for me. Lord help me to be an example of a student that my students can see that I am still learning. Not only in the trade but in your wisdom.