JAMES 1:5-8
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But he must ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. For that man ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.

“If any of you lacks wisdom.” I can’t tell you how many times I have found myself in this dilemma. More times than I care to count I have come to the realization I don’t know what to do next. If you look closely at this passage, you will see that it relates to verses 1- 4 that deal with facing difficult times in our lives. The promise is that God will be with us to give us all the things we need.

Here is the key: the first thing to do is ASK. Ask God to help you, to bring to remembrance the things you know to do and the strength to do them. Asking for wisdom is asking God to use that which I already know to fulfill God’s purpose in my life. The second thing to do is TRUST. How can we receive from God or anyone else for that matter if we don’t trust them to provide the answer? Trust God to provide the things He wants to give to you freely.

Prayer: Father, thank you for daily wisdom for the living of my life. Amen.