JUST ASK
Yesterday, we talked about the benefits of wisdom. And maybe you were left wondering, “All those benefits sound great! But, how do I get that kind of wisdom in my own life?”
Well, the good news is, it is really simple. Perhaps too simple for some of you to even comprehend. The only thing you have to do to get God’s wisdom is to ask. That’s it.
James 1:5 says, “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.” In other words, it doesn’t matter where you are, whether you are in the pits or on the top of the mountain in life, God will give you wisdom if you ask it. Why? Because God wants you to make good decisions because making good decisions will ultimately lead you to serving Him better.
I like how the Message Bible puts it, “If you don't know what you're doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You'll get his help, and won't be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought.”
Now, if all I have to do is ask the Lord for wisdom and He’ll give it to me, I’m going to do it - and believe that He is true to His word – that I’ll have His wisdom to guide the decision-making in my life. I encourage you to do the same and watch the benefits of His wisdom unfold in your life.
TODAY’S CHALLENGE:
Today, trust that once you’ve asked God for wisdom, that you have it. Then, take a few minutes to read Proverbs 4, which discusses a lot of the benefits of making wise choices. I've posted it below to make it easy for you to read.
TODAY’S PRAYER:
Lord, your Word says that if I want wisdom, I’ll I have to do is ask you for it. I believe what you say is true, so I am asking you to give me your wisdom in every area of life. Thank you for making your wisdom available to me! In Jesus name, amen.
PROVERBS 4
Wisdom Is Supreme
1 Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction;
pay attention and gain understanding.
2 I give you sound learning,
so do not forsake my teaching.
3 When I was a boy in my father's house,
still tender, and an only child of my mother,
4 he taught me and said,
"Lay hold of my words with all your heart;
keep my commands and you will live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding;
do not forget my words or swerve from them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you;
love her, and she will watch over you.
7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.
Though it cost all you have, [a] get understanding.
8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you;
embrace her, and she will honor you.
9 She will set a garland of grace on your head
and present you with a crown of splendor."
10 Listen, my son, accept what I say,
and the years of your life will be many.
11 I guide you in the way of wisdom
and lead you along straight paths.
12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered;
when you run, you will not stumble.
13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go;
guard it well, for it is your life.
14 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked
or walk in the way of evil men.
15 Avoid it, do not travel on it;
turn from it and go on your way.
16 For they cannot sleep till they do evil;
they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall.
17 They eat the bread of wickedness
and drink the wine of violence.
18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn,
shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness;
they do not know what makes them stumble.
20 My son, pay attention to what I say;
listen closely to my words.
21 Do not let them out of your sight,
keep them within your heart;
22 for they are life to those who find them
and health to a man's whole body.
23 Above all else, guard your heart,
for it is the wellspring of life.
24 Put away perversity from your mouth;
keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead,
fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Make level paths for your feet
and take only ways that are firm.
27 Do not swerve to the right or the left;
keep your foot from evil.
