If You Lack Wisdom


James 1:5
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.


I really like this verse, as it shows just how good our God is. He with holds no good thing from us. He doesn’t even specify who can have it! Anyone who asks shall receive according to this verse. I am so happy to be going through wisdom this week, it’s one of my favorite topics, as I said previously it’s something I’ve grown up praying for. I have already learned so much this week, and while I have heard this verse many times it still stuck out to me that my God withholds no good thing. I am in awe that he would choose to give me wisdom that I might use it in my daily walk. I also think it’s amazing that while anyone can ask for wisdom he must first realize he lacks it. This in itself requires, being humble, self aware, and open to the idea that we don’t know everything. My prayer is that God would continue to humble me and make me more aware of my need for Him. As I walk this earth I know life is a fleeting breath; however, I am determined to let God use me how He would and not take even a single minute for my own glory.

Application
This week I will pray for wisdom and also for God to shine through me that people would see Jesus and not me.

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