Transformational Tip
If you look up the word “wisdom”, you will find as the first definition that it is having the ability make sensible decisions and judgments. It’s been said ,”to live is to choose”. And how many times have bad decisions put us in that downward spiral.
Today’s scripture reading tells us that to receive God’s wisdom (think about that for a moment…God’s wisdom) all we have to do is ask…but there’s a condition…we must ask in faith.
I know I look back every 5 years or so and say “wow, if only I knew then what I know now…” The problem is, I think I know everything now and what God should allow to happen in my life, but in 5 years, I will again say, “wow, if only I knew then what I know now….” It is always like that. We will never know enough to be the one trusted to call the shots.
So, let’s stop facing life’s challenges and storms half-witted. Let’s ask for and receive from Him who…”gives generously and without finding fault”. Why would we want to make decisions with any other wisdom than His. Pretty arrogant isn’t it….thinking we know it all, especially knowing our own track record. What wisdom will you rely on in 5 years…..yours or HIS?
Prayer
Father, teach me how to pray to You,
I am learning Lord, that the battles we fight each day are not always fair, but through these battles I trust that You are watching over me and that You have a plan for me and for all of us. I have challenges that are far too great for me to overcome; I thank You Lord for helping me endure these burdens with Your presence and by bringing this Stepping Stones prayer community together.
During times of burdens and trails, I lack wisdom Lord…I don’t know what to do, which way to turn…but then I turn to the gift of faith that you have given me…and that faith leads me to believe that I will receive Your wisdom. You tell me in James 1:5-6 that if I lack wisdom all I need to do is to ask You and You will give Your wisdom generously. I am asking Lord, give me Your wisdom this day. I ask with faith and without doubt. I ask that You deliver Your wisdom to all those reading this prayer who come to You in faith.
Father, I pray that through Your grace, each member of this Stepping Stones community get closer to You today and each day. Remind me and all those reading this prayer that we cannot earn God’s grace; that it is a gift that is our for the taking. Help us Believe in you, Receive your grace…and then Become who You want us to be to further Your Kingdom. Give all of us Your wisdom and peace, so that we too can be victorious in our battles and trails…and to weather well the storms in our lives. I ask You my Lord and God to align my desires with Your purpose. I ask this through the power of Jesus Christ – Amen
The Truth
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Proverbs 16:16
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
James 1:5-6
So you willfind favor and good repute in the sight of God and man. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:4-6